Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year University of East Anglia

Overview

The Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year programme offered by University of East Anglia is specifically designed for those who do not have the required qualifications for direct entry onto the four-year MPharm course.  

The MPharm degree programme has a global reputation for exceptional, innovative teaching, backed by world-class research. You’ll focus on clinical skills development and practical experience to develop your professional attributes and competencies. 

You'll benefit from the support of our friendly staff, who are leading researchers and practitioners. Furthermore, your learning will be integrated with placements from the very beginning of this four-year course. 

Whatever your focus, your course will reflect the most up-to-date developments in pharmaceutical science and the most recent advances in clinical practice. This course is intended for UK students who wish to later register as a Pharmacist in the UK following a 12-month period of foundation training undertaken after graduation. 

If you wish to register as a pharmacist overseas, we recommend you check this course is acceptable for this purpose in that country. 

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

• Hospital pharmacy 

• Community pharmacy 

• Primary care and GP practices 

• Pharmaceutical industry 

• Research 

• Education 

After completing your MPharm degree, you’ll need to complete a 12-month structured foundation training period and assessment, leading to registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC.  

Career prospects for Pharmacists are excellent. In many areas of the UK there is a shortage of Pharmacists, presenting exciting employment opportunities for you in community, primary care, hospital and the pharmaceutical industry when you graduate.