Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPharm (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 5 | September | £9535 per year | £22750 per year |
About Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year, MPharm (Hons) - at Swansea University
Modern healthcare is delivered by a multidisciplinary team and increasingly pharmacists are delivering enhanced and new clinical services across healthcare settings. Our Pharmacy degree recognises these new and advanced roles and integrates science and practice to prepare students to meet the challenges of the changing face of pharmacy.
Following successful completion, achieving an overall average of 60%, in of the Foundation Year with at least 60% in the Preparatory (Foundation) in Pharmacy and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry modules, you will progress to Year 1 and follow a curriculum designed to reflect the way pharmacists approach patients and how patients present to pharmacists.
We combine fundamental and complex scientific principles with how they are applied to give you a clear understanding of the practice of pharmacy.
Why Pharmacy at Swansea?
Pharmacy at Swansea builds on the strengths of the Medical School by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. We recognise that pharmacists, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals work together in a clinical setting so education and training should reflect this. You will benefit from our experience and expertise in clinical and life sciences, research, training and practice, helping you to develop your pharmaceutical practice, science and knowledge.
It is these strengths and the recognition of the need for scientific rigour and understanding, coupled with a strong focus on patient care and outcomes that allow the Medical School to develop high-quality healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the NHS and patients alike.
Your Pharmacy Experience at Swansea
Throughout your course you will have a high level of structured clinical contact, lecture- and lab-based teaching. You will learn across 7 broad themes which have been adapted from the General Pharmaceutical Council's (GPhC's) Indicative Curriculum:
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Biology and Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacy Employment Opportunities
98% of pharmacy graduates are working or in further study 6 months after graduation. Starting salaries for pharmacists vary depending on the area of pharmacy in which you choose to work and your location. The starting salary for newly-qualified Pharmacists employed by the NHS is over £35,000 and this can rise to £43,000-£60,000 after 10 years. The starting salaries for newly-qualified Pharmacists in community pharmacy can be as high as £50,000.
As a Pharmacist you will find a variety of healthcare roles available as a valued member of the clinical team, ranging from hospital pharmacy and community pharmacy to primary care, the pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.