• Excellent facilities including a simulated pharmacy and refurbished chemistry labs
• Interprofessional learning opportunities
• University is well placed geographically and has strong links with local healthcare providers and pharmaceutical industries
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Placement visits in year 1 and year 2, with a 1 week placement in year 3

Entry requirements

A levels: For those using the full UCAS tariff is to achieve 320 points including GCE A2 Level chemistry at grade B and at least one other science (Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology) at A2 Level grade B. A Level general studies is not accepted. Anyone completing 3 A levels only is required to achieve BBB (including A2 level chemistry and another science - Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology). Applicants re-sitting A levels may be required to achieve a higher grade requirement for entry. All applications are screened in order to be selected for interview, one of the screening criteria being that we normally expect applicants to have achieved CCC for the relevant AS subjects taken in the year before their A2 examinations, in addition the A2 predicted grades, school's reference and personal statement will be taken into account.

Scottish Highers: require 320 UCS Tariff points including Higher Level Chemistry at B grade and a Higher in another science subject (maths, physics or biology) at a B grade

International Baccalaureate: require an overall diploma score of 27 (326 UCAS points) including chemistry and another science (maths, physics or biology) at higher level grade 5.

BTEC National Diploma in Applied Sciences: require a minimum of DDM in their diploma and a B in A2 level in chemistry

Science Foundation Year: (by approved colleges/universities) require an overall score of 75% overall, including 75% in chemistry modules.

Access to Science Diploma: The access diploma must include a minimum of 15 credits in chemistry. Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction at level 3 (including all chemistry credits) and the remaining level 3 credits must be at a minimum of a merit.

Other equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact the university for more information.

English Language: An IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 580 (237 CBT) is required if English is not your first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed. Suitable applicants from all routes will be invited to attend an interview.

Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above are also required.

Offers are subject to a successful interview and CRB check.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Full-time Four years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation