MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme features experiential placements across four professional practice modules and covers polypharmacy, co-morbidities and complex patient needs. Students study alongside other health professionals.
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Entry requirements
BBB at A2 or equivalent 120 points from three A-Levels, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another science at grade B or above. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Statistics BTEC Extended Diploma: D*D*D* in Applied Science including specific module requirements. Please see UCAS for further information BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DD in Applied Science including specific module requirements. Must be alongside Grade B in A2 Chemistry or Biology Pass Access to HE with 128 points including 15 level 3 credits of Chemistry at Distinction AND 15 level 3 credits of Biology at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma must be in a relevant Science subject (for example, Access to Science, Pharmacy or Medicine). Diplomas in unrelated subjects are not accepted. The qualification must include assessed examinations. Courses assessed entirely by coursework, taught solely online, or without invigilated assessments are not accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 128 points from Higher Level Subjects. Grade 6 at Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and second Higher Level Science at grade 6 and a third subject at Higher Level grade 5. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics. Standard level required in Chemistry and Biology if not taken at Higher Level. Scottish Advanced Higher: BBB or equivalent 120 points from three Advanced Highers, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another Science at grade B or above. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland): 128 UCAS points from A and B grades or H1 and H2 grades. Must include Chemistry or Biology and another Science subject. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics Degree: can be considered for entry with 2:2 overall, alongside appropriate healthcare experience. These are assessed on a case by case basis and must be Chemistry or Biology related. Please note HE Foundation Year programmes and T Levels are not accepted for entry to Pharmacy IELTS: 7.0 with no component score less than 6.0 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date) GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English If no A2 the Chemistry and Biology GCSE required Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland), Occupational Health clearance and satisfactory Fitness to Practice assessment are required for this course
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- South East: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Science of Medicines
- The Human Body
- Professional Practice 1
- Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
- Foundations in Clinical Practice 1
- Foundations in Clinical Practice 2
- Professional Practice 2
- Applications of Clinical Practice 1
- Applications of Clinical Practice 2
- Professional Practice 3
- Preparation for Advanced Practice 1
- Preparation for Advanced Practice 2
- Professional Practice 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £42,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lancashire?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lancashire 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 at University of Lancashire?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.