Overview
The foundation year will help you adapt to the higher education system and is taught at Xaverian College , which is a short walk from the main campus.
You will still be registered with The University of Manchester, with access to all of our facilities and support systems.
Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and each application will be considered individually.Entry to the four-year Master of Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year from The University of Manchester course is automatic on satisfactory completion of the foundation year.
Teaching and learning
Teaching for the foundation year runs from the middle of September to the end of June, a total of 34 weeks including six weeks for revision and examinations. This is four weeks longer than the standard university year to maximise preparation for degree-level study.
Regular laboratory work reinforces some of the subject material and helps to develop practical skills. Study skills and help with the core content are provided through fortnightly tutorials.
In addition to academic tutorial support, you will be allocated a personal tutor (Academic Advisor) for pastoral support. Tutors will be available for one-to-one meetings and will become well-known to students.
Additional academic support will be provided by our foundation team at Manchester and additional pastoral support will be available from the counselling services at Xaverian College and at the University.
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of the MPharm degree, you will be recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as entitled to register as a pharmacist after completing one year of pre-registration (professional) training.
Pharmacists are the profession legally responsible for the supply of medicines. Our course has a broad interdisciplinary scientific and clinical base and is flexible enough to meet differing career aspirations, whether in community (high street, local and rural) pharmacies, GPs surgeries, hospitals, industry, government or universities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pharmacy
- Gastrointestinal system, liver and kidneys
- Immunity, Infection and Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Endocrine and musculoskeletal systems
- Brain and neurotransmission
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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After this date, students can still apply if courses have vacancies, up to 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Pharmacy View 127 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A-level
- BBC - CCC including Chemistry and Maths and/or Biology, plus one further rigorous academic subject (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking).
- Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including at least five GCSEs at minimum grade 5/B including English Language and Mathematics. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
- 28 - 30 points overall. 5,4,4 in higher level Chemistry, alongside higher level Biology and standard level Mathematics or Higher level Mathematics and standard level Biology. Please note this is only for UK students who have taken the International Baccalaureate.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents31500 GBP / year≈ 31500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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