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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacy course at Bangor University.
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A level
A,B,B
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.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bangor University. These students are taking Pharmacy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Health and Social Care | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Mathematics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B230
Here's what Bangor University says about its Pharmacy course.
Pharmacy is an exciting and constantly changing healthcare profession where the pharmacist as an expert in medicines is able to contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and society. The MPharm course aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge, competencies and other attributes expected of the pharmacy profession as outlined through the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists Standards 2021.
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.
Bangor’s four-year undergraduate MPharm Pharmacy programme equips a suitable graduate to become a pharmacist and independent prescriber, subject to the successful completion of a subsequent one-year Foundation Training programme (previous known as pre-registration training) and passing a GPhC Registration Assessment. In addition, graduates from this programme will also be eligible to join the register with the accrediting body as an Independent Prescriber (IP). Whilst the majority of graduates choose a career as a practising pharmacist, other roles and jobs are available given the scientific nature of the programme.
Please note: Bangor University is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme is provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete.
Source: Bangor University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Department
North Wales Medical School
Location
Main Site | Bangor
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pharmacy
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Bangor University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bangor University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bangor University students who took the Pharmacy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
58%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
72%
low
Student voice
72%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
66%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
79%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
81%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
95%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
63%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
81%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
75%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bangor University graduates who took Pharmacy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
96%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
87%
Say it fits with future plans
87%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
86%
Nursing Professionals
6%
Other Health Professionals
2%
Natural and social science professionals
1%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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