Pharmacy
Bangor University
UCAS Code: B230 | Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Bangor University
UCAS Code: B230 | Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Entry requirements
A level
A Levels - grades ABB (or equivalent) required. This must include Chemistry or Biology (minimum grade B) and an additional STEM science (minimum grade B) from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths/ Further maths, Psychology. Other science subjects considered on a case-by-case basis. No grade below C Important: You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-Level if this is part of your programme of study. General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. Other non-standard subjects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may not be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 made up from a minimum of: 30 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction which must include 15 credits from chemistry or biology units and a further 15 credits from another science or maths units; 15 graded Level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English minimum Grade C/5 and Maths minimum grade B/6 plus Chemistry and Biology at grade B/6 or Double Science at grades BB/66.
32 overall, must include minimum grades 6,6,5 at the Higher Level. Must include: grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry; and Grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, Psychology. (Please note Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay not accepted)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma will be considered on a case-by-case basis. National Diplomas in relevant subject area may be accepted in lieu of 2 A Levels (minimum DD plus grade A at A2) dependant on the science content studied.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Applied Science (Biomedical Science): minimum DDM
Scottish Higher
Grades ABB at Advanced Higher including Biology and/or Chemistry. National 5s and Highers will be accepted in lieu of GCSE. Equivalent level, grade, and subject requirements must be met. Duplicate subjects will not be counted twice
UCAS Tariff
This qualification will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level, at the grades listed above and excluding any specified subjects.
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About this course
**We’re excited to announce that Bangor University is set to open its doors for students to apply for our new Pharmacy undergraduate programme starting in September 2025.**
This new 4 year MPharm programme within the North Wales Medical School at Bangor will align with the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new Standards for Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists and will support the regional health and wellbeing of the population by preparing pharmacy graduates for their roles as part of integrated healthcare teams to facilitate patient care.
The overall philosophy of the MPharm Pharmacy programme places the patient, and the way in which a pharmacist serves the needs of the patient, as central to the learning experience of the pharmacy student. Whilst focussing on the patient, their medicines and their care, the MPharm programme will equip the future pharmacist with a strong scientific foundation that will inform their decisions in practice. The programme will equip the future pharmacist with the skills and knowledge to practice safely and ethically within the emerging independent prescribing environment.
Please note: This programme is currently being prepared for internal validation and so is currently subject to successful validation along with continued GPhC accreditation. Bangor University is working towards accreditation of this programme with the GPhC. The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete.
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