All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to entry.
Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education. Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:. This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules.
Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information. We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college.
These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. We initially shortlist based on your UCAS application and grades. The next step is an interview. We use a multi-mini interview MMI format. The MMI is a series of short interviews, each around 5 minutes that explore and engage your communication skills, interest in pharmacy and scenario based discussion on ethics and professional values and general understanding of how medicines work.
It is an interactive process that gives you further insight into being a pharmacist. Further information about the interview process is on our website.
Pharmacy is one of the registered healthcare professions and carries both privileges and responsibilities. You are expected to conduct yourself professionally at all times. The Standards for Pharmacy Professionals apply to all pharmacy students from the first day of the course to the day of graduation and applies both on and off campus. The school has fitness to practise procedures in place for pharmacy students and you will be given more information about these when you join the course.
However, you should note that the GPhC is not an adjudicator or appeal body, and will not be able to offer prospective registration advice. The GPhC reserves the right to set aside a school's fitness to practise decision, if there are grounds for doing so, when making either of these decisions.
The GPhC has its own requirements for registration as a pharmacist, including making its own health and good character checks. It also has its own fitness to practise procedures for registered pharmacists. The GPhC can refuse to register a student as a Foundation or pharmacist if a check is failed, even if previous checks have been passed. As a member of the Pharmacy Schools Council, the school makes use of the Excluded Students Database to identify applicants who have been excluded from a professional degree programme on grounds of fitness to practice.
Applications from applicants who appear on the Database will be considered on an individual basis. When you accept your offer, the school will send out a health questionnaire with further instructions before you join us. You do not need to do anything else regarding a health check before this time. It will be sent to you when you meet your offer with instructions on how to complete it. This 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.
We encourage students to discuss any problems or concerns with us as soon as possible so that we can support and advise you appropriately. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the above, then please contact us. We are looking for strong academic qualifications as well as a commitment to a career as a healthcare professional.
Your personal statement is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd. For additional information regarding writing your personal statement, please see the UCAS website.
We welcome applications from candidates who would like to defer entry until the following academic year. If you don't meet our entry requirements there is the option to study the science foundation programme.
If you successfully pass the year, you can progress to the Master of Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences courses. Guidance will be given on how your work is assessed. Your work will be marked in a timely manner and you will receive regular feedback. All modules must be passed for progression to the next year and overall final mark and degree classification. Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained for your second and subsequent years of study. As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work.
You will spend around half of your time in lectures, tutorials, workshops, case-studies, practical classes and placements.
The remaining time will be completed as independent study. Tutorial sessions are built into the timetable and there are several group and individual meetings timetabled throughout the year. You can also arrange additional meetings with your tutor. Core modules are typically delivered by professors, assistant and associate professors or teaching practitioners practising pharmacists who also teach.
Practical and Laboratory skills modules may be supported by postgraduate teaching assistant. For each module there are feedback sessions and workshops with module conveners, year heads, the Course Director and the Head of School. You can apply to spend your second year or one semester at our Malaysia campus. The modules you'll study will be exactly the same as if you were in the UK. All teaching is in English. Read Zeliha's blog about her experience studying in Malaysia.
Complete your third-year research project abroad. Destinations change each year but possible countries include:. Another option for studying abroad is spending your second semester in third year in countries such as:.
In each year of the course you will go on professional placements. These could include community pharmacies and hospitals. You'll also go on insight visits that provide interprofessional experiences.
The majority of placements are in Nottinghamshire. You may also be allocated to placements in Derbyshire and Leicestershire. All placements are accessible by public transport. In semester one you will explore the foundation science and professionalism that underpin pharmacy.
This semester also supports your transition to living and studying university. Semester two introduces our integrated drug, medicine and patient DMP modules. Defined placement visits are structured into your timetable. As a pharmacy student this module will teach you all the essential skills you need to start your journey to becoming a pharmacist. This is covered through three main areas:.
You will be taught how to handle with accuracy and precision the dispensing of medicines, calculations and laboratory skills. Future responsibilities of a healthcare professional will be introduced. Such as, protection of the public, ensuring the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, and being an expert in drugs and medicines. You will learn the different roles of pharmacists in hospitals, primary care organisations, community pharmacies and the pharmaceutical industry.
You will have weekly lectures, practical classes and workshops. There will be group presentations oral and written and an exam. You develop an understanding of the states, causes, diseases and associated conditions of the disease and the commonly encountered drugs and medicines used in their treatment. You will also develop key study and learning skills, alongside high level inquiry and critical skills.
You will have a combination of lectures, workshops, e-learning packages, case study workshops and community and hospital placements. You will learn to appreciate microbiology and infectious diseases, developing a high level of understanding of some of the key antimicrobial drugs and detailed knowledge of antibiotic prescribing from a pharmacists perspective. You will study a range of bacterial and fungal infections and their common treatments.
You will have a combination of lectures, practical sessions, e-learning packages, case studies and directed study. In each year of the MPharm there is a professional competencies module. All of the competencies are taught in the other core modules.
These are zero-credit modules that do not contribute to the marks of students. The DMP modules continue to develop your integrated knowledge and understanding of how medicines work and their safe and effective use.
Your professional skills and competencies will continue to develop through training in dispensing, law, ethics and pharmaceutical calculations. This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal GI tract, and the structure and function of the liver with respect to the metabolism of nutrients and drugs. You will develop an understanding of the role of normal GI bacteria, as well as learning about the pathology of major GI diseases, and the drugs used to treat these.
You will also find out how these drugs are absorbed by the body, and will be able to identify appropriate types of dosages for specific drugs. You will have a combination of workshops, practical lab classes, e-learning packages, case studies and a hospital placement visit. Amongst the more common disorders encountered by both community and hospital pharmacists are those affecting the respiratory system such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. This module aims to illustrate molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these pathological states, how therapeutic intervention is designed to treat these states and how better medicines can be generated for these conditions.
Some example topics include the role of inflammatory cells, the regulation of smooth muscle tone and mucus production as well as delivery systems. You will have a combination of lectures, workshops, practical classes and e-learning packages. You will learn to appreciate the causes and systems of cardiovascular diseases and the commonly used drugs to treat them. This module will include patient involvement in teaching and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder will meet with you to aid your understanding of the condition.
On completion of this module you will be able recommend appropriate treatment, patient counselling and lifestyle advice. You will have a combination of lectures, practical laboratory classes, workshops, e-learning packages, direct learning and case studies. This module aims to make you consider not only the medication, therapies and appropriate treatments surrounding conception, contraception, and pregnancy but also the evolutionary drivers of reproduction and sexual attraction and the ethical and moral dilemmas that you as a pharmacist may face.
The topics covered include the evolutionary basis of sex and aspects of sexually transmitted diseases, the physiological basis of sexual attraction, conception, contraception and infertility and pregnancy testing and prescribing. This module will provide you with a comprehensive coverage of pharmaceutical-relevant topics relating to renal and endocrine diseases.
You will gain an understanding of the biology of renal and endocrine function, the symptoms of renal and endocrine diseases and the chemistry and mechanism of peptide-based drugs such as insulin.
On completion of this module you will have a sound understanding of the treatment and management of renal and endocrine diseases. You will have a combination of lectures, laboratory practical classes and case study workshops over the course of this module.
Pharmacists encounter patients experiencing pain every day. This module provides you with the sufficient background scientific knowledge to be able to understand and describe the clinical use of commonly used analgesics and targets novel analgesics. There is an element of patient involvement via workshop sessions where patients will talk to students in small groups. On completion of this module you will be able to apply scientific knowledge to basic clinical scenarios.
You will have a combination of lectures, workshops, e-learning packages and case studies. In semester one you will continue with the DMP themes, development of your professional skills and competencies and placement visits. In semester two you will undertake a supervised research project with the opportunity to select a topic across the range of science and professional practice research interests of our staff.
This module aims to get you thinking about the available treatments for important viral and parasitic diseases. You will get to grips with the basic biology of viruses, protozoan and metazoan parasites and gain an understanding of the pathogens and drugs or vaccinations available for treatment. Some of the topics covered include the benefits of using vaccination, travel medicine, HIV, H5N1 and tropical diseases and the supply, law and ethics surrounding veterinary medicines.
You will have lectures, practicals and workshops and case study work. This module addresses issues relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, and the professional and ethical issues concerning palliative care and the end of life.
In particular, you will be encouraged to think of cancers as a diverse group of genetic diseases which pose unique problems in their diagnosis and management. Examples of a small number of cancer types will be used to illustrate key points which have broader relevance to cancer therapy and beyond. You will have a combination of lectures, workshops, practical lab classes and case studies. This module provides an introduction to the basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and psychology of the central nervous system.
The module aims to develop knowledge of these fundamental principles within the context of relevant weekly themes. The theme-based content will begin with a focus on depression and anxiety. Students will be provided with a general introduction to the relevant brain anatomy followed by an in depth examination of the system physiology and pharmacology. The depression and anxiety theme will include individual sessions on the limbic system, emotion and mood, and treatment strategies. Ultimately, this will provide the basis for understanding theme based functions and the production of behaviours.
You will experience contemporary research methods by engaging you to design a research programme and perform experiments, surveys, or other research activities aimed at solving a specific pharmacy-related or biomedical problem. The practical component of the project will provide an opportunity for you to carry out scientific research, and to relate the outcomes to scientific concepts and knowledge of the field.
You will collect, analyse and interpret data, read and collate previous results relevant to your problem, presenting your research as a clear and concise report. The form of project may vary and it may be based on laboratory work, clinical audit, or patient studies. The module content is defined solely by the scope of the allocated project and the time for completion of the module. If you complete your research project in Nottingham, you will have 20 credits of optional modules to choose from.
All our courses have options to study abroad. Much of your learning will be case-based to ensure that the scientific and professional elements are integrated from day one. You will study in lectures, practical classes, small workshop and tutorial groups and on placement.
You will also study alongside students in other healthcare disciplines; for example with trainee doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and dieticians. The school benefits from a number of clinical teachers and pharmacy professionals who spend part of their time teaching and part of their time working in a hospital or community pharmacy. Our academic staff are at the leading edge of scientific and healthcare developments. All of our academic staff act as a personal tutor for undergraduate students, so you will have support and encouragement from some of the country's top academics.
To become a UK-registered pharmacist after the four-year MPharm, you must successfully complete a one-year pre-registration training period after graduation.
We will provide support to help you secure this. The vast majority of our students have places arranged well before graduation. For more information about registration, please see the pharmacy regulations website. The school also provides support at the end of your pre-registration year to help you prepare for your GPhC examination. Career opportunities for pharmacists are plentiful and varied. While most pharmacists are based in hospital or community pharmacies, others work in areas such as clinical trials, quality assurance and formulation in the pharmaceutical industry, or in academic pharmacy and scientific positions within the NHS.
Recent professional career developments include working with GPs and providing prescribing advice. We are currently working towards accreditation for our five-year course. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK. We offer students the chance to apply to spend some or all of their second year studying at University of Nottingham Malaysia, based near Semenyih, which is approximately one hour's drive from the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Another option available is for students undertaking their semester-long research project in year three to apply to study either at our Malaysia Campus or at one of our partner institutions overseas.
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