20Jun
UndergraduateThis course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why study Pharmacy at Liverpool John Moores University?
- Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- LJMU ranked 18th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
- 97% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on this course were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
- Taught by one of the oldest and well-established schools of pharmacy in the world
- Excellent links and work placement opportunities with leading local hospitals, community pharmacies and primary care teams
- Strong focus on the application of science to clinical practice
- Work placements, student-patient engagement and inter-professional learning from Year 1
- Strong support for students personal and professional development to help achieve their full potential
- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Assessment method
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. We acknowledge that all students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of different assessment methods. For example, coursework could be in the form of a pharmaceutical care plan for a fictional patient, development of a medicines formulary, preparation and delivery of a research seminar or a viva voce examination to assess your awareness and understanding of your own practice. We pride ourselves on developing our students by ensuring we equip you with the knowledge and skills base required in your journey to become competent professional pharmacists. As such, we include assessments to ensure you meet the minimum expectations for competence in various skills at each level of study. You will have to carry out clinical examinations of patients and take practical exams to ensure that you can perform the core duties of a pharmacist under UK law and meet the expectations and Professional Standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Over the course of the programme, exams range from multiple-choice or short answer questions to longer analytical essays or discussions of therapeutic strategies in a clinical scenario.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Pharmaceutical Council
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
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:
- B201
- Institution code:
- L51
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level - BBB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Applicants with a firm offer will be required to complete an online Occupational Health assessment to ensure they are fit for practice.
Interview
Admissions Process All applicants will be sent an assessment by email with full instructions and a deadline for submission. Once assessments are returned applications will be assessed, and qualifications will be checked to see that they meet or are predicted to meet our entry requirements. We would expect applicants’ personal statements to demonstrate preparation for and commitment to studying this course and to becoming a Pharmacist. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and offers will be made to successful applicants. All applicants must provide a satisfactory reference with their application, failure to do so will result in a rejected application.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
The assessment is sent to all applicants automatically. The interview is values based and no preparation is required, though example questions will be published online.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £21000 | Year 1 |
| International | £21000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ