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Original post by Ranom_123
Hey,
Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham? And are there any other unis that accept only btec level 3 applied science to study pharmacy I have been searching but I haven’t had any luck. Any help would be appreciated thank you!

BTECs come in different sizes. Are you referring to an a Certificate, Extended Certificate, Foundation Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma?

Reply 2

Original post by DataVenia
BTECs come in different sizes. Are you referring to an a Certificate, Extended Certificate, Foundation Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma?

Extended certificate
Original post by Ranom_123
Extended certificate

OK. A BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. What other Level 3 qualifications do you have (or are you studying towards)? Other BTEC Extended Certificates? A Levels? T Levels? WJEC Applied Diplomas?

University of Nottingham directly accept BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (at grade DDD).

However, for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate that say that (a) it will be "assessed on an individual basis" and (b) must be accompanied by two A levels. They also point out that "The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC." (source)

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Original post by DataVenia
OK. A BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. What other Level 3 qualifications do you have (or are you studying towards)? Other BTEC Extended Certificates? A Levels? T Levels? WJEC Applied Diplomas?

University of Nottingham directly accept BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (at grade DDD).

However, for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate that say that (a) it will be "assessed on an individual basis" and (b) must be accompanied by two A levels. They also point out that "The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC." (source)

Oh my gosh sorry I meant to say I do extended diploma, my vision is a bit blurry in the morning!!
Original post by Ranom_123
Oh my gosh sorry I meant to say I do extended diploma, my vision is a bit blurry in the morning!!

Good. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is going to me much more useful to you! :smile:

Your original question was, "Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham?". Yes - see details in post #4 above (i.e. you'll need DDD).

Some other courses which accept this qualification (with no need for any A levels on top) for MPharm are:

MPharm Pharmacy with a Foundation Year at University of Manchester (details) - "We require successful completion of a BTEC National Extended Diploma (science-based only, please note we will not accept Health and Social Care) at grades DDD-DDM"
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) at University of Bradford (details) - "For applicants who have taken the new BTEC Extended Diploma assessed by written examinations and coursework: DDD. Applied Science with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Reading (details) - "DDD (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)"
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lincoln (details) - "BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction or equivalent."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of East Anglia (details) - "Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B."

Those are just the first five hits on Google. There are likely many more courses to which you can apply. Two things to note:
Many of these courses will also have GCSE requirements, so don't forget to check that you meet those.
Some of the above want you have taken particular units within your BTEC, so check those carefully too. If in doubt, contact the admissions team and list all the units you're taking so they can confirm eligibility.

(The search I used in Google was: "mpharm" "btec" "extended diploma" site:.ac.uk)

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Most MPharm degrees will require A level Chemistry in additional to any BTEC.

Look at Foundation Year 0 courses that may be okay without this.

Reply 7

Original post by Ranom_123
Hey,
Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham? And are there any other unis that accept only btec level 3 applied science to study pharmacy I have been searching but I haven’t had any luck. Any help would be appreciated thank you!

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Reply 8

You just need to make up the points in De monfort university.

Reply 9

Original post by DataVenia
Good. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is going to me much more useful to you! :smile:
Your original question was, "Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham?". Yes - see details in post #4 above (i.e. you'll need DDD).
Some other courses which accept this qualification (with no need for any A levels on top) for MPharm are:
MPharm Pharmacy with a Foundation Year at University of Manchester (details) - "We require successful completion of a BTEC National Extended Diploma (science-based only, please note we will not accept Health and Social Care) at grades DDD-DDM"
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) at University of Bradford (details) - "For applicants who have taken the new BTEC Extended Diploma assessed by written examinations and coursework: DDD. Applied Science with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Reading (details) - "DDD (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)"
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lincoln (details) - "BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction or equivalent."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of East Anglia (details) - "Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B."
Those are just the first five hits on Google. There are likely many more courses to which you can apply. Two things to note:
Many of these courses will also have GCSE requirements, so don't forget to check that you meet those.
Some of the above want you have taken particular units within your BTEC, so check those carefully too. If in doubt, contact the admissions team and list all the units you're taking so they can confirm eligibility.
(The search I used in Google was: "mpharm" "btec" "extended diploma" site:.ac.uk)

hello ım doing extended diploma (not national extended diploma) and ı know this unis accept extended diploma but do you know any other unis that accept extended diploama? and ı have another question what is differance between extended diploma and national extended diploma?
Original post by şirin
hello ım doing extended diploma (not national extended diploma) and ı know this unis accept extended diploma but do you know any other unis that accept extended diploama? and ı have another question what is differance between extended diploma and national extended diploma?

Who is the awarding body? Is it Pearson BTEC? At what level is the qualification? Is it a Level 3? What subject is it?

Reply 11

Original post by DataVenia
Good. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is going to me much more useful to you! :smile:
Your original question was, "Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham?". Yes - see details in post #4 above (i.e. you'll need DDD).
Some other courses which accept this qualification (with no need for any A levels on top) for MPharm are:
MPharm Pharmacy with a Foundation Year at University of Manchester (details) - "We require successful completion of a BTEC National Extended Diploma (science-based only, please note we will not accept Health and Social Care) at grades DDD-DDM"
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) at University of Bradford (details) - "For applicants who have taken the new BTEC Extended Diploma assessed by written examinations and coursework: DDD. Applied Science with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Reading (details) - "DDD (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)"
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Lincoln (details) - "BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction or equivalent."
MPharm Pharmacy at University of East Anglia (details) - "Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B."
Those are just the first five hits on Google. There are likely many more courses to which you can apply. Two things to note:
Many of these courses will also have GCSE requirements, so don't forget to check that you meet those.
Some of the above want you have taken particular units within your BTEC, so check those carefully too. If in doubt, contact the admissions team and list all the units you're taking so they can confirm eligibility.
(The search I used in Google was: "mpharm" "btec" "extended diploma" site:.ac.uk)

hello ım doing extended diploma (not national extended diploma) and ı know this unis accept extended diploma but do you know any other unis that accept extended diploama? and ı have another question what is differance between extended diploma and national extended diploma?
Original post by şirin
hello ım doing extended diploma (not national extended diploma) and ı know this unis accept extended diploma but do you know any other unis that accept extended diploama? and ı have another question what is differance between extended diploma and national extended diploma?

You've managed to post this twice. Scroll up to see my response to the first time you posted it. :smile:

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Original post by DataVenia
You've managed to post this twice. Scroll up to see my response to the first time you posted it. :smile:

Bro I don't know why I posted twice at that time😀. I wil do Btec Pearson Applied Science Level 3 Extended Diploma next year. However, I applied to other schools for A level biology, mathematics and chemistry (unfortunately, I think most schools will not accept me because I am doing foundation tier in science courses at GCSE, so the maximum grade I can get is 5, but the schools want grade 6. Also, if I get Grade 5 in science courses, do you think the schools will accept me?) Thanks!
Original post by şirin
Bro I don't know why I posted twice at that time😀. I wil do Btec Pearson Applied Science Level 3 Extended Diploma next year. However, I applied to other schools for A level biology, mathematics and chemistry (unfortunately, I think most schools will not accept me because I am doing foundation tier in science courses at GCSE, so the maximum grade I can get is 5, but the schools want grade 6. Also, if I get Grade 5 in science courses, do you think the schools will accept me?) Thanks!

If you apply for schools which require a grade 6, but only have a grade 5, then I suspect that they will not accept you. I guess they might if they don't have enough applicants who do have a grade 6, but that's impossible to know ahead of time.

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Original post by DataVenia
If you apply for schools which require a grade 6, but only have a grade 5, then I suspect that they will not accept you. I guess they might if they don't have enough applicants who do have a grade 6, but that's impossible to know ahead of time.

So if I'm lucky I'll go. But never mind since I don't have any luck either 😁

Reply 16

Original post by Ranom_123
Hey,
Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham? And are there any other unis that accept only btec level 3 applied science to study pharmacy I have been searching but I haven’t had any luck. Any help would be appreciated thank you!

Hi! Not exactly the same but I’ll be starting this year and got in on an Access to HE Diploma, so also vocational/unconventional qualifications (hopefully that might give you some hope). Just be super prepared for interview 🙂

Reply 17

Original post by Ranom_123
Hey,
Can I study pharmacy with only btec level 3 applied science at University of Nottingham? And are there any other unis that accept only btec level 3 applied science to study pharmacy I have been searching but I haven’t had any luck. Any help would be appreciated thank you!

Hi @Ranom_123

I would recommend taking a look at the University of East Anglia or contacting the admissions at [email protected].
If you would like to take a look here at the school of Pharmacy please look here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-pharmacy

If you have any questions please let me know :smile:

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