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Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Pharmacy (MPharm) with Preparatory Year
Medway School of Pharmacy
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacy (MPharm) with Preparatory Year course at Medway School of Pharmacy.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B231
Here's what Medway School of Pharmacy says about its Pharmacy (MPharm) with Preparatory Year course.
Our pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist. You’ll learn about patient care by studying basic and applied science, and clinical and professional practice.
If you are interested in studying the MPharm programme but do not meet the entry criteria to enter directly, this course is for you.
The MPharm with Preparatory Year is a 5-year course, specifically designed for students who have not taken the necessary A level subjects or for students who have been disadvantaged during their secondary education. The MPharm with Preparatory Year includes a year of foundational study and prepares you for the MPharm course.
Graduates of the MPharm programme are well-prepared for diverse career paths. Many complete their foundation training and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), going on to work in community or hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, or primary care. Others find roles in the armed forces, prison services, or academia. Opportunities also exist in specialist areas such as oncology, mental health, and paediatrics, often following further training.
What you should know about this course
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Our MPharm Foundation Year prepares you for the Master of Pharmacy programme, if you don’t have the right qualifications for direct entry to the four-year degree course.
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This course offers dedicated support for students to develop as both scientists and practitioners.
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Develop your academic and clinical skills to enhance your employability after graduation.
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Successful completion will allow you to undertake the General Pharmaceutical Council foundation training year that leads to registration as a pharmacist in Great Britain.
Source: Medway School of Pharmacy
Course details
Qualification
Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Department
Medway School of Pharmacy
Location
Main Site | Chatham
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Pharmacy
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
How you will be assessed
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Medway School of Pharmacy student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Medway School of Pharmacy
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 Medway School of Pharmacy students who took the Pharmacy (MPharm) with Preparatory Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
63%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
med
Academic support
70%
low
Academic support
70%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
55%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
53%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
47%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Pharmacy (MPharm) with Preparatory Year at Medway School of Pharmacy.
Earnings after graduation
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