MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year
About this course
An MPharm in Pharmacy, a five-year programme with a preparatory year. Core topics include Data Analysis, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and involves compulsory clinical placements in hospital, community, and general practice settings. Graduates are eligible to complete a Foundation Training Year and register as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.
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Entry requirements
A level: See entry requirements IB: 26: for applicants holding MPharm-aligned subjects, including HL Chemistry and another science. 32: for applicants not holding MPharm-aligned subjects. Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, ICT.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 66%
- Left higher education: 34%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 31%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential Foundation Chemistry 1
- Foundation Biology 1
- Academic and Scientific skills: Foundations for tackling Global Challenges 1
- Essential Foundation Chemistry 2
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation in Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
- Professional Practice 1
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Science
- Introduction to Medicines Design
- Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Physiology
- Professional Practice 2
- Clinical Therapeutics 1
- Clinical Therapeutics 2
- Professional Practice 3
- Clinical Therapeutics 3
- Clinical Therapeutics 4
- Research Skills
- Clinical Therapeutics 5
- Professional Practice 4
- Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Product Development
- Developing Inclusive Leadership Skills in Health and Life Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £50,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year at University of Reading?
66% of students continued into their second year, and 34% left higher education.