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Pharmacy

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B

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. (Human Biology, Mathematics, Use of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Management, Psychology, Engineering, Geography). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship and Community Studies are not accepted.

Pass Access to HE with 128 points including 15 level 3 credits of Chemistry or Biology at Distinction AND 15 level 3 credits in another Science subject at Distinction.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent, and Chemistry and Biology if no A2 in that subject. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Pass International Baccalaureate 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. Standard level required in Chemistry and Biology if not taken at Higher Level.

128 UCAS points from A and B grades or H1 and H2 grades. Must include Chemistry or Biology and another Science subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

Applied Science required, must be alongside Grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology. Applied Science BTEC Modules required - awarded 2016 onwards: Distinction in Principles and Applications of Science I, Science Investigation Skills, Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in THREE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis. Awarded prior to 2016 must have the following; Distinction in Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, in Using Mathematical Tools in Science OR: Distinction in Mathematical Calculations for Science AND 8 Using Statistics in Science, AND in FIVE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity and Its Applications, Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry, Diseases and Infections

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*

Applied Science required. Applied Science BTEC Modules required - awarded 2016 onwards: Distinction in Principles and Applications of Science I, Science Investigation Skills, Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in THREE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis. Awarded prior to 2016 must have the following; Distinction in Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, in Using Mathematical Tools in Science OR: Distinction in Mathematical Calculations for Science AND 8 Using Statistics in Science, AND in FIVE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity and Its Applications, Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry, Diseases and Infections

128 points from top two grades (Can be combined with Highers). Must have Chemistry or Biology and another Science.

128 points from top two grades (can be combined with Advanced Highers). Must have Chemistry or Biology and a second science.

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120

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Pharmacy

**Course Overview**

Our General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course will see you master the requirements of a modern day pharmacist, scientist, professional, communicator and health advocate.

**Why study with us**

- Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

- Benefit from our strong NHS and industrial links and enjoy in-built placements in community and hospital settings.

- Learn in our pharmacy practice suite, with flexible teaching spaces and clinical skills areas as well as industry-standard scientific laboratories.

**What you'll do**

- You will be taught by GPhC registered working pharmacists, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists and pharmaceutics experts.

- Throughout your four-year degree, integrating science and practice, we’ll ensure your experiential learning increases year on year.

- The overarching philosophy of this degree is to produce graduates who are equipped with the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge to enter the pre-registration year leading to eventual registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC.

**Accreditations**

- This course is accredited by the GPhC, which regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to be a key member of a healthcare team - becoming a pharmacy expert, health advocate, communicator, collaborator, scholar and professional.

**Future Careers**

As a sought-after graduate with an MPharm in Pharmacy you could work in a GP practice, community or hospital pharmacy, or be in industry or a mental health trust.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Central Lancashire

Department:

School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

65%
Pharmacy

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Pharmacy

Teaching and learning

69%
Staff make the subject interesting
73%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
72%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

81%
Library resources
85%
IT resources
75%
Course specific equipment and facilities
41%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

94%
UK students
6%
International students
41%
Male students
59%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Pharmacy

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,500
med
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

96%
Health professionals
2%
Science, engineering and production technicians
1%
Natural and social science professionals

As only a relatively small number of students study pharmacology or toxicology, these statistics refer most closely to the graduate prospects of pharmacy graduates, so bear that in mind when you review them. Only a handful of students take first degrees in pure toxicology every year — the subject is more popular at Masters level. Pharmacology is a degree that tends to lead to jobs in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and outcomes are improving again after a difficult time in the last few years. Jobs in pharmacology are often very specialist and so it’s no surprise that pharmacologists are amongst the most likely of all students to go on to a doctorate — if you want a job in research, start thinking about a PhD. As for pharmacy, unemployment rates are below 1% and 95% of pharmacy graduates had jobs as pharmacists (mostly in retail pharmacists) six months after they left their courses - employment rates have gone up significantly in the last couple of years.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Pharmacy

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£25k

£25k

£28k

£28k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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