Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for MPharm Honours Degree

(UCAS Code: B230 MPharm/PMY)

Due to the professional nature of the MPharm course, any offer made will be conditional on a satisfactory Access NI check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HOME AND EU APPLICANTS

A-Levels

AAB in GCE A-levels including Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics

OR

ABB at A-level including Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics plus A in a fourth AS level subject.

One Applied/VCE A-level or Applied/VCE AS level subject is acceptable in fulfilment of the three A-level plus one AS level offer.However, it may not be offered as part of a three A-level combination

Only one Mathematics subject will be counted at A-level and General Studies is not acceptable.

GCSE English, Mathematics and either Biology or Double Award Science at Grade C or better are required if not offered at AS level or A-level.

In making decisions, both GCSE and AS level performance are taken into account and the thresholds vary from year to year according to supply and demand.

Repeat applicants are considered individually on their merits and where offers are made, the standard required is AAA at A-level or AAB at A-level plus A in a fourth AS level.

 

Irish Leaving Certificate

As this qualification is more broadly-based than A-levels, A-level Chemistry must also be taken.

AAAB2B2B2 (including Biology) at Higher Level plus B in A-level Chemistry.English and Mathematics are required at Ordinary Level, if not taken at Higher Level.

 

Scottish Highers

AAAAB (including at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics) plus B in Advanced Higher Chemistry.

Standard Grade (3 or better) in English, Mathematics and Biology are required if not taken at Higher Level.

 

Graduate Entry

A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree, preferably in a relevant subject, normally completed within five years of the intended date of entry to the Pharmacy degree.Those with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in a non-relevant subject may be considered if they have the appropriate science background at GCSE and A-level.

 

Mature Students

The same requirements to those listed above apply.

 

Other Qualifications

Applicants offering other qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for advice.


 

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Applications from international students are welcomed and in common with all other universities, should be submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (www.ucas.com). International students are not counted as part of the intake quota and therefore slightly different requirements apply.

 

A-levels

ABB at A-level including Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

OR

BBB at A-level including Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics plus B in a fourth AS-level subject.

GCSE Mathematics and either Biology or Double Award Science at Grade C or better are required if not offered at AS level or A-level.

 

International Baccalaureate

Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a total of 33 points including 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Standard level Biology and Mathematics or equivalent are required if not taken at Higher Level.

 

Canadian and Australian High School qualifications are also welcomed.

 

In addition to the above, international applicants must have an acceptable English Language qualification, e.g. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580.

 

If you have any additional questions regarding your application, please contact the Admissions Office who will be happy to deal with your enquiry.