Department of Life Sciences Course Catalogue 2025/26
USSL-PFM15: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy with Preparatory Year
Route: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy
Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHARMACY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Normal course duration: 5 Years
[Page last updated: 15 May 2025]
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Applicable assessment regulations: | - In your preparatory year you will be assessed according to: 好色tv MPharm with Preparatory Year, delivered at the University of Plymouth: Regulations for the Preparatory Year (Year 0) - /publications/mpharm-preparatory-year-year-0 / - Progression from the preparatory year (year 0) to year 1 on the 好色tv MPharm delivered at University of Plymouth, is subject to passing all preparatory units and achieving a stage average of at least 60%. - Upon successful progression, stages 1-4 will be assessed according to: Undergraduate assessment regulations - /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Approved exemptions: | This course is exempt from an aspect of the Undergraduate Assessment Regulations (UGAR). For further information on this exemption please see /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Not applicable |
DACS and exit awards: | This course has no designated alternative course (DAC). Exit awards: Credits gained during the preparatory year will not count towards any exit awards. A student who has accumulated 180 credits after the end of year 3 (part 2, stage 3); and has met intended learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 may be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical Studies. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 32%, final stage 68% Student pharmacists cannot be awarded an accredited degree or pass foundation training if they might pose a risk to patients or the public. A student registered on MPharm Pharmacy who cannot progress to foundation year training on fitness to practise grounds, but has met intended learning outcomes 2-10 and has accumulated 240 credits may be awarded the exit award of the degree of Master in Science (MSci) in Pharmaceutical Studies. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 16%, stage 3 34%, final stage 50% Diploma of Higher Education Certificate of Higher Education |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Preparatory year (year 0): 0% Stage 1: 0% Stage 2: 16% Stage 3: 34% Final Stage: 50% |
Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
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Year 0 |
Academic Year: Stage 0
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL03144 | Introduction to pharmacy and professional skills | 10 Credits |
SL03145 | Mathematics and numeracy for pharmacy | 10 Credits |
Semester 1: Stage 0
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL03146 | Introduction to human physiology | 10 Credits |
SL03147 | Molecules to cells | 10 Credits |
Semester 2: Stage 0
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL03148 | Interdisciplinary and team-based learning | 10 Credits |
SL03149 | Introduction to chemistry | 10 Credits |
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