Is Cardiff Good for Pharmacy?

We rank Joint First School of Pharmacy in the UK for the quality of our teaching and research according to the Research Excellence Framework. 95.7% of our students who sat the General Pharmaceutical Council’s registration exam in 2021 passed first-time, higher than the overall national average of 89.7%.

What are the entry requirements for Cardiff University?

Most of our undergraduate courses usually require ABB – AAA grades at A-level or 30-36 points at IB. Foundation and access courses will be considered on a case by case basis, so please contact us with your qualifications.

How long does it take to do a pharmacy course?

four years
Your training as a pharmacist Accredited pharmacy degree courses last for four years although there are a couple of five-year sandwich courses which include a year in the workplace. The course combines learning theory with gaining practical skills.

What GPA do you need to get into Cardiff?

You will be required to have a bachelor’s degree with good grades from recognised universities and colleges in the United States to be considered. A minimum GPA of at least 3.0 is usually required and admissions tutors will pay special attention to key subject classes.

Does Cardiff Uni look at Gcses?

We accept both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Mathematics (Numeracy) on an equal when considering applications where GCSE Mathematics is a requirement for entry, unless otherwise stated in the programme specific entry requirements.

What GCSEs do I need to be a pharmacist?

GCSEs are considered alongside A-levels, with most schools of pharmacy expecting a minimum of five GCSEs including maths, English language and one science. some universities accept vocational qualifications such as BTEC Level 3, National Extended Diploma in Applied Sciences or the Access to HE Diploma.

Why choose Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences?

Plus there’s a fun, active and vibrant student society within the School called WPSA which hosts many charity, sporting and social events for all Pharmacy students here. Students studying in the Redwood Building where the Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is based.

Why study the MPharm at Cardiff University?

Undertaking the MPharm at Cardiff University means studying at one of the top schools of Pharmacy in the UK. Today’s pharmacists are not only experts in drug discovery and delivery, they play a direct role in improving patients’ health and wellbeing.

How many students study postgraduate research at Cardiff University?

At any one time, we have around 60 students studying for postgraduate research qualification. Each year a range of funded PhD studentships are available via the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (UK/EU students only), Cardiff University, and a range of external sponsors. Funded projects are advertised throughout the year.