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UndergraduateMaster of PharmacyUCAS: B231

Pharmacy (with Preparatory Year)

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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5 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bangor University, the MPharm Pharmacy (with Preparatory Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This exciting MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year prepares students for a successful pathway through the four years of an MPharm programme after a successful Preparatory Year at level 3, building up knowledge and skills in science and health-related topics. Pharmacy is an exciting and constantly changing healthcare profession where the pharmacist as an expert in medicines is able to contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and society. The MPharm course aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge, competencies and other attributes expected of the pharmacy profession as o... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Fundamentals
Human Biology and Physiology
Mathematical and Statistical Methods
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Practice
Medicines and Patient Care
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:B231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Must include Chemistry or Biology (minimum grade B) and an additional STEM science (minimum grade C) from the list below: Biology Chemistry Physics Maths / Further Maths Psychology You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-Level if this is part of your programme of study. General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. Other non-standard subjects are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may not be accepted.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£90,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£28,000£34,000£39,000

UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£35,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Pharmacy (with Preparatory Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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