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Pharmacy

  • MPharm (H)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
City Campus
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Course summary

Why study Pharmacy at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

  • LJMU ranked 18th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • 97% of students surveyed said the teaching staff on this course were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)

  • Taught by one of the oldest and well-established schools of pharmacy in the world

  • Excellent links and work placement opportunities with leading local hospitals, community pharmacies and primary care teams

  • Strong focus on the application of science to clinical practice

  • Work placements, student-patient engagement and inter-professional learning from Year 1

  • Strong support for students personal and professional development to help achieve their full potential

  • International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more

About your course

By studying the professionally-accredited undergraduate Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) at Liverpool John Moores University you will enjoy innovative and high quality pharmacy teaching, plus opportunities to complete placements in community, hospital and primary care settings, inter-professional learning, patient/public engagement and practice simulations.

The MPharm Pharmacy programme offers you the opportunity to develop as a key healthcare practitioner with an advanced understanding of the science-basis for practice, leading you to become an 'expert in medicines'. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and values necessary for individuals to work in partnership with patients and other healthcare professionals in order to provide accessible, compassionate and integrated person-centred care with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes.

Our MPharm programme undergoes continual review to ensure we provide our students with the most up-to-date knowledge, practice-relevant skills and professional confidence to become competent, safe and effective person-centred prescribing practitioners, while still retaining the advanced scientific knowledge and skills basis that is so unique to pharmacy.

Students will graduate from the LJMU programme with the confidence to continue personal and professional development more independently, with the confidence to begin making good clinical and professional decisions based on evidence and risk assessment, and with a spirit of team-based working. Following graduation with an MPharm Pharmacy degree, students will be fully prepared to begin the Foundation Training Year for trainee pharmacists, as part of the formal professional development path leading towards registration with the GPhC.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

We acknowledge that all students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of different assessment methods. For example, coursework could be in the form of a pharmaceutical care plan for a fictional patient, development of a medicines formulary, preparation and delivery of a research seminar or a viva voce examination to assess your awareness and understanding of your own practice.

We pride ourselves on developing our students by ensuring we equip you with the knowledge and skills base required in your journey to become competent professional pharmacists. As such, we include assessments to ensure you meet the minimum expectations for competence in various skills at each level of study. You will have to carry out clinical examinations of patients and take practical exams to ensure that you can perform the core duties of a pharmacist under UK law and meet the expectations and Professional Standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Over the course of the programme, exams range from multiple-choice or short answer questions to longer analytical essays or discussions of therapeutic strategies in a clinical scenario.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • General Pharmaceutical Council

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus

Study options

  • MPharm (H) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B201
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B201
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points

A level - BBB - ABB

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 General Studies: Not accepted One A level in Chemistry or Biology and a second science A level in one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths or Psychology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTECs will only be considered if accompanied by A Level Chemistry or Biology at grade B and a second science A Level also at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Applicants must achieve a Distinction in all of the graded level three Access programme modules. Biology and Chemistry must be covered.

Scottish Higher

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject. Needs to include advanced level biology and chemistry

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Chemistry and Biology must be taken at Higher Level

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

T Level

TLevels/NCFE's will only be considered if accompanied by A Level Chemistry or Biology at grade B and a second science A Level also at grade B.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Applicants with a firm offer will be required to complete an online Occupational Health assessment to ensure they are fit for practice.
Interview
Admissions Process All applicants will be sent an assessment by email with full instructions and a deadline for submission. Once assessments are returned applications will be assessed, and qualifications will be checked to see that they meet or are predicted to meet our entry requirements. We would expect applicants’ personal statements to demonstrate preparation for and commitment to studying this course and to becoming a Pharmacist. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and offers will be made to successful applicants. All applicants must provide a satisfactory reference with their application, failure to do so will result in a rejected application.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
The assessment is sent to all applicants automatically. The interview is values based and no preparation is required, though example questions will be published online.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Additional Requirements for Non-UK Students:

Criminal Records Check (from your home country)
Letter of Good Character (written in English)
Applicants should review the communication from the International Admissions Office who will contact applicants directly with all relevant forms and paperwork. Further information is also available on the fitness to practise web pages.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£21000Year 1
International£21000Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

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