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Pharmacy

  • MPharm
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)
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Course summary

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.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MPharm • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B230
Institution code:
B06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B230
Institution code:
B06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

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.

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

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Applied Science (Biomedical Science)

Access to HE Diploma

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.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

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

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 Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate will be considered on a case-by-case basis. National extended certificates in relevant subject area may be accepted in lieu of 1 A Level (minimum D plus grades AB at A2) dependant on the science content studied.

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

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)

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This qualification will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level, at the grades listed and excluding any specified subjects.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Irish Highers and School Leaving Certificates. H1 in Biology or Chemistry plus H2 in Biology or Chemistry plus H2 in four other subjects.
Minimum grade O4 in English and O4 Maths in the Leaving Certificate will be accepted in lieu of GCSE. Equivalent level, grade, and subject requirements must be met. Duplicate subjects will not be counted twice.

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.

For a full list of accepted qualifications - including graduate entry - please visit the Bangor University course pages.

All applicants will also be expected to have an awareness, and a rudimentary understanding, of the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals as part of the process.

Please note: we do not accept deferred applications.

Qualification resits: We allow one resit of Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Level).

Previous study of Pharmacy: We will not normally accept any applicants who have previously enrolled on a UK MPharm degree. In exceptional cases, where a student has left a programme for personal or other non-academic reasons, then on a case-by-case basis consideration may be given to starting the MPharm in Year 1 by emailing the programme lead (add email not personal). As a member of the Pharmacy Schools Council, the school makes use of the Excluded Students Database to identify applicants who have been excluded from a professional degree programme on grounds of fitness to practice. Applications from applicants who appear on the Database will be considered on an individual basis.

Important information
• All applicants must be 18 years old at the start of the course.
• International qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please email pharmacyadmissions@bangor.ac.uk with copies of your qualifications before applying.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
If your application is successful, you will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) as part of the process for admissions to the course. If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Those with criminal convictions should contact pharmacyadmissions@bangor.ac.uk prior to application. Applicants are required to meet the costs of obtaining a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate and are encouraged to join the DBS Update Service for the duration of the programme.
Health checks
Before starting the course, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a health check, including screening for blood-borne viruses and tuberculosis, by our Occupational Health Service. If you are non-immune to Hepatitis B, you will need to complete a full immunisation programme before taking part in placement activities. If you have a health issue that you think might have an impact on your ability to study or practise, please contact us before applying.
Interview
Should you be selected, you will be invited to attend an interview. We use the multiple mini interview (MMI) format, which is a series of short interview stations. All applicants must attend for interview if invited.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.

To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
Our admissions process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances.

Learn more on the Bangor University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees and scholarship information for Home applicants can be found here:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/new-undergraduates

Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition

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