Course summary
We’re excited to announce that Bangor University is set to open its doors for students to apply for our new Pharmacy undergraduate programme starting in September 2025. This new 4 year MPharm programme within the North Wales Medical School at Bangor will align with the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new Standards for Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists and will support the regional health and wellbeing of the population by preparing pharmacy graduates for their roles as part of integrated healthcare teams to facilitate patient care. The overall philosophy of the MPharm Pharmacy programme places the patient, and the way in which a pharmacist serves the needs of the patient, as central to the learning experience of the pharmacy student. Whilst focussing on the patient, their medicines and their care, the MPharm programme will equip the future pharmacist with a strong scientific foundation that will inform their decisions in practice. The programme will equip the future pharmacist with the skills and knowledge to practice safely and ethically within the emerging independent prescribing environment. Please note: This programme is currently being prepared for internal validation and so is currently subject to successful validation along with continued GPhC accreditation. Bangor University is working towards accreditation of this programme with the GPhC. The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete.
How to apply
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:
- B230
- Institution code:
- B06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For a full list of accepted qualifications - including graduate entry - please visit the Bangor University course pages. All applicants will also be expected to have an awareness, and a rudimentary understanding, of the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals as part of the process. Please note: we do not accept deferred applications. Qualification resits: We allow one resit of Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Level). Previous study of Pharmacy: We will not normally accept any applicants who have previously enrolled on a UK MPharm degree. In exceptional cases, where a student has left a programme for personal or other non-academic reasons, then on a case-by-case basis consideration may be given to starting the MPharm in Year 1 by emailing the programme lead (add email not personal). As a member of the Pharmacy Schools Council, the school makes use of the Excluded Students Database to identify applicants who have been excluded from a professional degree programme on grounds of fitness to practice. Applications from applicants who appear on the Database will be considered on an individual basis. Important information • Entry requirements are subject to change year by year. • All applicants must be 18 years old at the start of the course. • International qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please email [email protected] with copies of your qualifications before applying. • The GPhC will also carry out its own health, good character and identity checks before registering a graduate as a pharmacist. These checks relate to registration and are additional to checks made by universities and employers. The GPhC may not register a graduate if a check is failed, even if they have passed previous checks. The GPhC is not able to offer prospective registration advice.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
If your application is successful, you will be required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) as part of the process for admissions to the course. If you have a relevant criminal conviction, this will be stated in the check and may affect your ability to enrol on the course. Those with criminal convictions should contact [email protected] prior to application. Applicants are required to meet the costs of obtaining a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate and are encouraged to join the DBS Update Service for the duration of the programme.
Health checks
Before starting the course, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a health check, including screening for blood-borne viruses and tuberculosis, by our Occupational Health Service. If you are non-immune to Hepatitis B, you will need to complete a full immunisation programme before taking part in placement activities. If you have a health issue that you think might have an impact on your ability to study or practise, please contact us before applying.
Interview
Should you be selected, you will be invited to attend an interview. We use the multiple mini interview (MMI) format, which is a series of short interview stations. All applicants must attend for interview if invited.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
Bangor University
Bangor (Wales)
LL57 2DG