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UndergraduateMaster of Pharmacy (with Honours)UCAS: B231
Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year
University of ManchesterManchester, England
5 yearsDuration
£33,100Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MPharm (H) Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Our five-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year prepares you for degree-level study if you do not have the right qualifications for direct entry to the four-year course . The foundation year will help you adapt to the higher education system and is taught at Xaverian College , 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry
Mathematics for Science
Biology and Human Physiology
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Academic Skills and Professional Development
Physics for Health Sciences
Biochemistry Fundamentals
Study Skills and Scientific Communication
UCAS Code:B231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 28 - 30 points For UK students who have taken the International Baccalaureate we require 28-30 with grades 5,4,4 in higher level Chemistry, alongside higher level Biology and standard level Mathematics or Higher level Mathematics and standard level Biology. For this programme of study we will accept: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. Applicants must also meet the University contextual admissions requirements (widening participation). Further information about the selection criteria is detailed on our application process page (How your application is considered'). |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£33,100
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£165,500
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.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £36,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £39,000 | £46,000 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£35,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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
49%Working
7%Studying
22%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
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