Can you gimme step to step on being a pharmacist from what to pick for a levels?

Can you give me step to step on being a pharmacist like what should I pick for my a levels like I hate maths I got a 6 innit not surprised and I wanna study mpharm at UOM can you tell me pls what a levels should I pick like if you were me best choice i know i Need chem and bio but need another subject or two I have to pick 4 at the start then I can drop second year and these are my gcse grades btw:
COMPUTER SCIENCE - 6 (B)
BIOLOGY - 7 (A)
SPORT STUDIES - 5 (C)
BUSINESS - 8 (A)
CHEMISTRY - 7 (A)
PHYSICS - 6 (B)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 7 (A)
ENGLISH LITERATURE - 6 (B)
MATHS - 6 (B)

The first step to finding out what you need to become a pharamcist is to look up the job profile for becoming a pharmacist. I would use National Careers Service and the NHS Careers websites for information:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/pharmacist
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacist

Key takeaways:


Manchester's course is approved by the General Pharamaceutical Council (https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/education/approved-providers-education-and-training/accredited-mpharm-degrees#Manchester), so you're fine there. Entry requirements are listed on the following page:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2023/01695/mpharm-pharmacy/entry-requirements/#course-profile

Note the following:

In other words, Chemistry is a must. Since you don't like Maths, you will have to do Biology. Strictly speaking, you can pick any random A Level so long it's rigorous and academic (so nothing that's not awards you As just for participating or is particularly easy). Business studies, Computer Science, or English Language can fit the bill, but it depends on whether you're interested in it. If you want to be more adventurous, you can try out Classics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Italian, French, etc. These would be the more "traditional" subjects that you would find schools and colleges.
Since you don't like maths, I would avoid the more quantiative subjects like physics. further maths, and statistics. Computer science uses logical reasoning that's similar to that used in maths. If logical reasoning isn't up your alley, then give computer science a skip. (The reason why I suggested computer science is because it complements the science subjects.)
If you want, you can opt for psychology as another subject, since it's a popular choice for people going into life sciences. The alternatives can include English Literature and Sociology. However, these alternatives I would argue don't complement the science subjects as well.

The further requirements that you would need to meet in order yo get onto the degree course is listed on this page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2023/01695/mpharm-pharmacy/application-and-selection/#course-profile
Most of these requirements are for regulatory purposes e.g. criminal checks, you're the right sort of person who would suit the role, you're fit to treat and perscribe to people.

Although the NHS is in need for pharmacists, the competition for places on MPharm degrees is high (go figure), So, what I would still recommend to do is to try to get some relevant work experience in some pharmacy related role, especially if it's through the NHS. It would help serve your personal statement to have this, reinforcing the fact this is something you definitely want to do.

For anything else, I would speak to people who managed to get onto MPharm degree courses or are pharmacists by profession. (It would also help your career prospects to network with people in the industry anyway.)

The first step to finding out what you need to become a pharamcist is to look up the job profile for becoming a pharmacist. I would use National Careers Service and the NHS Careers websites for information:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/pharmacist
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacist

Key takeaways:


Manchester's course is approved by the General Pharamaceutical Council (https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/education/approved-providers-education-and-training/accredited-mpharm-degrees#Manchester), so you're fine there. Entry requirements are listed on the following page:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2023/01695/mpharm-pharmacy/entry-requirements/#course-profile

Note the following:

In other words, Chemistry is a must. Since you don't like Maths, you will have to do Biology. Strictly speaking, you can pick any random A Level so long it's rigorous and academic (so nothing that's not awards you As just for participating or is particularly easy). Business studies, Computer Science, or English Language can fit the bill, but it depends on whether you're interested in it. If you want to be more adventurous, you can try out Classics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Italian, French, etc. These would be the more "traditional" subjects that you would find schools and colleges.
Since you don't like maths, I would avoid the more quantiative subjects like physics. further maths, and statistics. Computer science uses logical reasoning that's similar to that used in maths. If logical reasoning isn't up your alley, then give computer science a skip. (The reason why I suggested computer science is because it complements the science subjects.)
If you want, you can opt for psychology as another subject, since it's a popular choice for people going into life sciences. The alternatives can include English Literature and Sociology. However, these alternatives I would argue don't complement the science subjects as well.

The further requirements that you would need to meet in order yo get onto the degree course is listed on this page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2023/01695/mpharm-pharmacy/application-and-selection/#course-profile
Most of these requirements are for regulatory purposes e.g. criminal checks, you're the right sort of person who would suit the role, you're fit to treat and perscribe to people.

Although the NHS is in need for pharmacists, the competition for places on MPharm degrees is high (go figure), So, what I would still recommend to do is to try to get some relevant work experience in some pharmacy related role, especially if it's through the NHS. It would help serve your personal statement to have this, reinforcing the fact this is something you definitely want to do.

For anything else, I would speak to people who managed to get onto MPharm degree courses or are pharmacists by profession. (It would also help your career prospects to network with people in the industry anyway.)

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Although the NHS is in need for pharmacists, the competition for places on MPharm degrees is high (go figure)

There is a shortage of Pharmacists in specific areas - especially in more rural / small town areas.
This is why Uni of Bath is starting an MPharm course in Plymouth, ie. because of the shortage of Pharmacists in the South West.

There is a shortage of Pharmacists in specific areas - especially in more rural / small town areas.
This is why Uni of Bath is starting an MPharm course in Plymouth, ie. because of the shortage of Pharmacists in the South West.