About this course
University of Birmingham offers MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Pharmacy. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £27,180 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 95. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Applicants are typically required to have three A Levels with grades of AAB, including Chemistry and at least one further science subject from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics. Mathematics and Further Mathematics will not be considered as separate subjects at A2, and General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. For the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, a minimum of 32 points overall is required, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level with Chemistry plus one from Biology, Physics, or Mathematics, and three further subjects at Standard Level, with Language A in English at grade 5 where relevant. BTEC qualifications are considered, but Chemistry must be taken at A Level: the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is not accepted without Chemistry, the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a science-related subject may be accepted in addition to two A Levels including Chemistry, and the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in a science-related subject may also be accepted alongside two A Levels including Chemistry. GCSE requirements include Mathematics at grade B/6 or higher, although Mathematics grade C at AS Level may be offered in lieu of the GCSE requirement. Applicants with the Irish Leaving Certificate should have four subjects at Higher Level, including Chemistry and a second science from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics, with a typical offer of H1 H1 H1 H2, and Mathematics at a minimum of O3 to meet the GCSE equivalent. For Scottish qualifications, Chemistry and one further science from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics at Advanced Higher Grade BB, plus Higher AABBB, are required.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
