MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm in Preparation for Pharmacy, providing a five-year foundational route into undergraduate pharmacy study. The curriculum specifically targets mature students returning to formal education after a minimum of four years away, or those holding non-traditional qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 375 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 54%
- Other HE qualification: 46%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £40,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Does MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPharm Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.