

We’ll be discussing what you need to know to have a career in pharmacy.
Becoming a pharmacist is a journey that requires dedication, intellect, and a passion for helping others.
It’s a career path that demands a strong foundation in science and a commitment to lifelong learning. For those embarking on this journey, one of the initial steps is understanding the academic requirements, particularly the A levels necessary to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
As a general rule you will need three A-levels or equivalent in chemistry and a second science or maths, typically grades required range from AAB to BBB.
The NHS states what qualifications you may need to enter in the field of pharmacy. For full details you can see the NHS website here.
For university entry, they state you will generally need:
There are also certain skills you need to have cultivated such as:
Not all universities offer pharmacy, making it a competitive degree to enter. For a complete list of university courses leading to a range of clinical careers, you can review this list on the NHS website.
It is also worth checking the entry requirements of the university courses that you are interested in. This can help guide your decision on what A levels you may want to take.
University College London offers the Pharmacy MPharm, a programme that integrates pharmaceutical science into practice of clinical pharmacy.
The University of Manchester offers the Pharmacy MPharm that integrates science and practice.
Based on the NHS advice and sample entry requirements from two universities, it is then advisable that you must take A level Chemistry. For your further two subjects, deciding between A level Biology, Physics, and Mathematics is suggested.
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