University of Liverpool

Preparation for Pharmacy

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Preparation for Pharmacy year zero preparation course is designed for mature students who've typically been out of formal education for at least four years at the point of entry and/or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. Preparation for Pharmacy leads to access onto our undergraduate Pharmacy (MPharm) course. The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero preparation course that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes.

Our Preparation for Pharmacy course is for students seeking entry to undertake ourPharmacy (MPharm)course. Students seeking entry to Pharmacy will study a preparatory year (year zero) atCarmel College, St Helens, about 9 miles from the University campus, where the class sizes are small and the standards of academic achievement high before joining the Pharmacy course on the University of Liverpool campus in year one following successful completion of the preparation year. Carmel College has bespoke higher education teaching classrooms and laboratories within a dedicated Higher Education Centre.

Students on the preparatory year at Carmel College have access to all central University student services. Please note that we won’t consider applications from prospective students who have multiple UCAS applications for a variety of courses as this doesn’t demonstrate a clear commitment. Graduates should apply directly to the MPharm course and would be considered ineligible to apply to the MPharm course with preparatory year.

International applicants or deferred entry requests will not be considered via this route. This course is designed for mature and non-traditional students who’ve typically taken a break from studies. Applicants applying to this route should have normally been out of education for at least 4 years at the point of registration.

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Key highlights

  • Preparatory year zero leading to the integrated MPharm degree
  • Designed for mature students returning after a break from education
  • Foundation year taught at Carmel College, St Helens, with small classes
  • Dedicated Higher Education Centre with bespoke classrooms and laboratories
  • Full access to central University student services during year zero

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 6/B — to include Mathematics, English Language, Science

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Community pharmacist
  • Hospital pharmacist
  • Clinical pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Primary care pharmacist

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: £1,955; Year in industry: £1,955

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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