Course Overview

Overview

Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Helen Root talks about the benefits of studying Pharmacy MPharm at DMU.

Pharmacists are responsible for the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients and for giving advice on how to take prescribed drugs, including monitoring requirements or potential side effects. Pharmacists also supervise the medicines supply chain through the provision of dispensing services in the community, hospital and other primary care settings.

They have an important role to play as part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, liaising closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that the supply of medicines is within the law and suitable for a particular patient. They also work closely with patients and carers to offer help and advice.

With over 100 years of experience, our Leicester School of Pharmacy will help provide you with the practical and professional skills needed to work as a pharmacist. With pharmacy being the third largest healthcare profession in the UK, your career opportunities are extensive and varied.

General Eligibility

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths

• Plus one of the following:

A-Level

• A minimum of 120 points from 3 A-levels, including Chemistry and at least one of the following at grade B or above: Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology (General Studies is not accepted)*

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma in Science - Distinction/Distinction/Merit, with Chemistry A level at grade B

• Alternative qualifications include:

• Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to Science HE diploma overall with 120 UCAS tariff, with 15 level three chemistry credits at distinction, and 15 credits at merit in other science subjects (biology, maths, physics, psychology).

English Language and Maths GCSE grade C/ 4 required as separate qualifications. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

International Baccalaureate: 30+ points with six higher level points in Chemistry and another science subject (Biology, Physics, Psychology or Maths)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS score of 6.5