Pharmacy with Preparatory Year
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPharm | On-Campus | Full-time | 5 | September | find out | find out |
Tution fees for 2026 TBC
About Pharmacy with Preparatory Year, MPharm - at University of Kent
Become the point of contact for patients for the safe and effective use of medicines. Our five-year Pharmacy programme prepares you for a successful career as a pharmacist in community or hospital settings.
Hosted at the Medway School of Pharmacy, our accredited programme is based on three interlinked themes: the science of medicines, professional practice and prescribing, and biomedical science and therapeutics. Our curriculum is outcomes-focused and designed to prepare you for your future professional practice. You study basic and applied science as well as clinical and professional practice, all in the context of patient care. You will also undertake external placements throughout your course, so that by the time you graduate you have the skills and the confidence to kickstart your career.
Preparatory Year
This underpinning year is a springboard into the MPharm providing you achieve the academic requirements to transition into year 1 of the MPharm programme. This core year helps you to adapt to the higher education system and to develop and embed key academic and employability skills.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK
- Kent has been ranked a TOp 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independant national survey of UK universities
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.