Our five-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year prepares you for degree-level study, if you have obtained lower grades at A-level (or equivalent) due to factors outside your control, and therefore meet the [University's contextual data policy](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/contextual-admissions/) for direct entry to the [four-year course](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2020/01695/mpharm-pharmacy/) .The preparatory (foundation) year will help you adapt to the higher education system and is taught at [Xaverian College](http://www.xaverian.ac.uk/) , which is a short walk from the main campus.You will still be registered with The University of Manchester, with access to all of our facilities and support systems.Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and each application will be considered individually.Entry to the four-year MPharm course is automatic on satisfactory completion of the preparatory (foundation) year.This course is designed for applicants who live and study inside the UK, and therefore we do not consider international applicants.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Main Site
University Recruitment And Adm,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.
Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.