Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year, MPharm (Hons)

The University of East Anglia offers a five-year Pharmacy with Preparatory Year programme, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), tailored for students without the qualifications for direct entry into the four-year MPharm degree. This MPharm course boasts a global reputation for innovative teaching and research, emphasizing clinical skills, practical experience, and integrated placements from the start. Supported by expert staff, it equips students with the knowledge and attributes needed for modern pharmacy practice, reflecting the latest advancements in science and clinical care.Designed for UK students aiming to register as pharmacists after a 12-month foundation training, the programme includes early placements and simulations alongside healthcare professionals. Graduates pursue careers in hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, community settings, or primary care. First-semester modules cover Introductory Biology, Chemistry, and Foundation Mathematics; the second semester includes Further Biology, Chemistry, and Introduction to Pharmacy Skills. Course details are subject to change; confirm on www.uea.ac.uk.

In your first semester you will complete modules in Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry and Foundation Mathematics. In your second semester you will undertake the modules Further Biology, Further Chemistry and Introduction to Pharmacy Skills.