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Course summary
Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification. Students on the preparatory year will study alongside students on other Science and Health level 0 foundation years. For this reason you may see the preparatory year also referred to as a 'foundation year'. The preparatory year of the programme provides students with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. On successful completion of the preparatory year, you will progress to Pharmacy MPharm. The University of Sheffield is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete. After being awarded your MPharm degree, you will need to complete a 12-month structured foundation training period and assessment, leading to registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC.
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/courses/foundation/pharmacy-mpharm
29Jan
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:
- B231
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
The requirements for entry are different from those for students wishing to enter directly onto a degree programme elsewhere in the University. As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements, applicants to this programme must hold GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English language. Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification. Potential applicants holding equivalent qualifications gained overseas should contact us for clarification of eligibility. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of scientific method and principles, either by prior level 3 science qualifications, or by performance in an online test.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/education/lifelong-learning/courses/foundation/pharmacy-mpharm
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
You will be interviewed by both the School of Education and the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
You will be asked to complete assessments as part of the DLL selection process. The outcome of these tests will be used in admissions decisions.
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £30570 | Year 1 |
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
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. Further guidance can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-costs
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN