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Pharmacy with Preparatory Year

  • MPharm
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time including foundation year
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification.

Students on the preparatory year will study alongside students on other Science and Health level 0 foundation years. For this reason you may see the preparatory year also referred to as a 'foundation year'.

The preparatory year of the programme provides students with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the preparatory year, you will progress to Pharmacy MPharm.

The University of Sheffield is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete. After being awarded your MPharm degree, you will need to complete a 12-month structured foundation training period and assessment, leading to registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University.

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Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MPharm • Full-time including foundation year • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

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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:
B231
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University.

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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:
B231
Institution code:
S18
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University.

As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements, applicants to this programme must hold GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English language.

Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification. Potential applicants holding equivalent qualifications gained overseas should contact us for clarification of eligibility.

Applicants will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of scientific method and principles, either by prior level 3 science qualifications, or by performance in an online test.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
You will be interviewed by both the School of Education and the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
You will be asked to complete assessments as part of the DLL selection process. The outcome of these tests will be used in admissions decisions.

English language requirements

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

English language requirements for undergraduates https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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

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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 for 2026 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2025-26 information as a guide.

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