Entry Requirements
A-levels and GCSEs
Our typical A-level offer is AAB. One A-level must be in chemistry and at least one further science A-level from biology, maths or physics; the third subject can be chosen from a wide range of subjects, but general studies and critical thinking are not accepted; grade A in maths and grade C in english at GCSE are also required.
BTEC Extended Diploma
You'll need grades equivalent to our typical A-level offer, with distinctions in key subjects like applied chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences. You'll also need A-level Chemistry.
Combined qualifications
If you have a combination of qualifications, please talk to the Student Office (see below).
Deferred entry
We welcome applications from candidates who would like to defer entry until the following academic year.
Foundation courses
The Science Foundation course at Nottingham College International is suitable for European and international candidates wishing to apply for the MPharm. The school Admissions Office can tell you about other Foundation courses (see below).
Health Questionnaire and Character Check
Whilst studying on the MPharm course you will come into close contact with potentially vulnerable people or at least learn about their personal circumstances, so the University have to ensure that their students have a proven record of good conduct and character before undertaking these types of activities.
When you meet your offer, the School will send out a Health Questionnaire before you join us. You will need to complete and return the form in an envelope addressed to our Occupational Health Team. You do not need to do anything else regarding a health check before this time.
UK based applicants will be asked to complete and return an Enhanced CRB check form that we will also send to you before you join us. Once the CRB check has been done, we will add it to the costs already on your University account.
Non-UK based applicants will be required to provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct and Character, which will need to be requested from a formal authority like the police, or the Foreign Affairs Department or equivalent. It should include any information on any criminal convictions that you have, or simply confirm that you don't have any.
Please note that during the MPharm course, the GPhC will also carry out their own health and good character checks and may not register a student if a check is failed, even if previous checks have been passed.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding either of the above, then please speak to Tracey York on +44 115 8468456 or e-mail tracey.york@nottingham.ac.uk
International Baccalaureate
We look for grades 6, 6, 5 at higher level including Chemistry plus one from biology, physics or maths plus three further subjects at subsidiary level. Maths with further maths counts as one higher and one subsidiary. You'll also need bonus points to bring your diploma to a minimum of 34 points.
International students
International A-levels are equivalent to UK A-levels. Qualifications equivalent to AS levels include the STPM (Malaysia), HSC (Cambridge) and other comparable examining boards. If you are taking Hong Kong A-levels, you be may receive a lower offer. Please note, you'll need to meet our A-level entry requirements. If you have other qualifications, please talk to the school Admissions Office (see below).
You'll also need to prove your English is strong enough. Appropriate qualifications include GCSE or O-level English Language at grade C, IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element, TOEFL (IBT) 87 with a minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements. The School Admissions Office holds a list of other equivalent qualifications. Click here for more information on being an international student at Nottingham. [ www.nottingham.ac.uk/international ]
Irish Leaving Certificate
You'll need 5 subjects at Higher Level including Chemistry and a second science from biology, maths or physics and our typical offer is AAABB.
Mature and graduate entry
Mature students should meet the same requirements as other candidates. Graduates in an appropriate subject with substantial chemistry content and with at least a 2.1 honours degree (GPA 3.0) will also be considered.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd. We want to know what interests you about Pharmacy so it is worth reflecting on any Pharmacy related reading that you have done, any work experience and any extracurricular activities that you do. Please note that we are unable to consider applications if the first choice of subject does not appear to be Pharmacy. For additional information regarding writing your personal statement, please see the UCAS website at: http://ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/personalstatement/
Re-sits, late applications and clearing
We don't usually consider late or clearing applications. Candidates who are re-sitting a full year of their A-levels may be given an AAA offer.
Scottish qualifications
Advanced Highers are equivalent to A-levels and Highers are equivalent to AS levels. You'll need to meet the equivalent of our A-level entry requirements.
Welsh Baccalaureate
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and A-level grades AA/AB in Chemistry plus biology, physics or maths.
Additional information
Entry to our MPharm is always into year one, with no exceptions and we don't accept lower grades at A-level alongside an incomplete or partial degree. We are unable to consider applications with an Access to Higher Education qualification.
You will be able to track your application on our Admissions Portal at http://my.nottingham.ac.uk/psp
For more details, please call our Student Office on +44 (0)115 951 5051 or +44 (0)115 846 8456, or e-mail: Pharmacy_Enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk
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