Pharmacy with Preparatory Year

Taught in the Leicester School of Pharmacy - one of the UK’s longest established and well-respected pharmacy schools, the pharmacy preparatory course is a focused pathway for aspiring pharmacists who don’t have the grades for direct entry on to the MPharm programme. As a Preparatory Year student, you’ll belong to our pharmacy community, accessing pharmaceutical laboratories, pharmacy simulation suites and wider university facilities, while receiving tailored support that ensures you feel prepared, connected and ready to succeed.

DMU’s distinctive block teaching approach gives you focused time with academic experts, helping you build strong foundations in chemistry, biology, maths, study skills and communication. You’ll gain hands-on scientific experience and early insight into the pharmacy profession, supported by a school with a proud heritage of producing skilled, compassionate pharmacists.

After successfully completing the preparatory year course and meeting non-academic criteria for continuation, you’ll progress directly onto our GPhC-accredited Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) programme.

Key features

• Build strong foundational skills: The preparatory year equip students with the relevant academic skills and knowledge needed for success on the MPharm.

• Expert teaching: Learn from subject experts in the Leicester School of Pharmacy where we combine academic excellence with high levels of personalised support.

• A renowned reputation: Benefit from over 120 years of teaching experience in the renowned Leicester School of Pharmacy.

• Collaborative learning: Work alongside future health and social care professionals, gaining valuable team-based learning experience.

• Career ready: DMU MPharm graduates have gone on to rewarding careers across all sectors of pharmacy, including roles in community pharmacies, NHS settings, primary care, and the pharmaceutical industry.

• GPHC accredited: Our Pharmacy with Preparatory Year is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), reflecting the high level of teaching and learning on the course.

This integrated pharmacy preparatory year builds core science knowledge, practical lab confidence and essential study skills. Designed for aspiring pharmacists, this pathway prepares you to progress smoothly onto the MPharm degree and into university-level learning.