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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Offered by University of Bath, the MPharm (H) Pharmacy with Preparatory Year (Plymouth University campus) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Study our highly-ranked pharmacy course, with a preparatory year, at the University of Plymouth in preparation for a role at the forefront of modern healthcare. Benefit from a one-year, full-time, face-to-face, preparatory course before undertaking our four-year MPharm pharmacy course at the University of Plymouth. The preparatory year provides you with underpinning knowledge and experience so that you are ready to enter into Year 1 of our MPharm. You'll develop skills and knowledge in subjects relevant to pharmacy, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics, as well as professional... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | CCC - ABB Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects. If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject: CCC in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. If you study only Chemistry or one maths or science subject: BCC in three A levels including Chemistry or one other science or mathematics subject. If you do not study any science or mathematics subjects: ABB in three A levels. If you study more than three A levels, our typical offer will normally be the lowest of these applicable to you. Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels. Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level in any of these offers. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 - 35 points If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject at Higher Level: 28 points overall and 4, 4 in two Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. If you study Chemistry or only one other maths or science subject at Higher Level: 32 points overall and 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or another science or mathematics subject. If you do not study any science or mathematics subjects at Higher Level: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Digital Society is not accepted as a science subject for this course. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £35,000 | £37,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £32,500 | £39,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £37,500 | £43,500 | £49,500 |
UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

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