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Course Overview

Pharmacists are responsible for supplying medicines to patients and giving advice on correct dosage, explaining how to take prescribed drugs, and discussing any potential side effects.

They ensure that the supply of medicines is within the law and suitable for a particular patient, and will liaise with other healthcare professionals or carers to offer help and advice.

Pharmacists also supervise the medicines supply chain and ensure that pharmacy premises and systems are fit for purpose.

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.

You’ll study a range of topics including an introduction to pharmacy, cardiovascular/respiratory and infection/inflammation, preparing for practice, professional clinician, integrated patient care and more.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A typical offer is 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)*, or
  • BTEC National Diploma - Science Distinction/Distinction/Merit, with Chemistry A level at grade B

Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English Language

Alternative qualifications include:

  • Pass Access to Science HE diploma overall 120 UCAS tariff with 15 level three chemistry credits at distinction and 15 further 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)

Interview: Yes, the interview will comprise of a structure tests numeracy as well as values and judgement. Interviews are currently being conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.

*The third A-level may be in a non-science subject or replaced by AS levels in different subjects, which must be taken at the same sitting as the A-levels.

Work experience: None required

Personal Statement selection criteria

  • Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
  • Information relevant to the course applied for
  • Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence

If relevant for the course - work and life experience.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5, with no element at lower than 6.0, or equivalent, when you start the course, is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning (CELL), is available both before and during the course.

Fees

Tuition fees for International students: £14750

Tuition fees for EU students: £9250 with our EU undergraduate transitional scholarship


This information was accurate on : 19/04/2021
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