Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

MPharm Pharmacy with a Foundation Year

Our course is designed for promising students without the right entry qualifications who wish to train as a pharmacist.
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: B231 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Accredited course

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

Course overview

  • Prepare for our  MPharm  degree if you do not meet the direct entry requirements.
  • 95% of your time will be spent studying at the nearby  Xaverian College and 5% of your time will be the University.
  • Study at a university ranked 17th in the world and 4th in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2023).
  • Open up various careers - our graduates go into community pharmacies, healthcare centres, GP practices, NHS, industry, armed forces and more.
  • Please note, for entry to this course you must meet The University of Manchester Contextual Admissions requirements. Further information about the selection criteria is detailed on our application process page (How your application is considered). 
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Pharmacy at The University of Manchester

A study experience that makes a difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

  • Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
  • Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
  • Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Open days

Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying pharmacy at Manchester is like. Find out about our  upcoming open days .

Contact details

School/Faculty
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Telephone
+44 (0)161 529 4563
Email
Website
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/pharmacy
School/Faculty overview
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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