Official Pharmacy Applicants Thread 2026

Hi, I’m planning to apply to UCL, Bath, Birmingham, and Nottingham. For my fifth choice, I’m deciding between Lincoln, Portsmouth, Aston, and UCLan. I completed work experience in a hospital pharmacy, which I really enjoyed and which confirmed my interest in studying pharmacy.

UCL is the only university I’m worried about being rejected from straight away, since I achieved a grade 4 in English Language. The other universities seem to accept that, though. At the moment, I think Bath or Nottingham may end up being my first choice.

I also completed an EPQ focused on pharmacy. My GCSE grades were 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 5, and 4, and I’m hoping to be predicted A*, A, A, and an A in my EPQ.

Don't apply to any unis where you don't meet the GCSE requirements as it will result in an immediate rejection, and it is a waste of a choice. If you really want to apply to UCL, ask your school if you could retake English in November or next May.

I mean i know i probably wont get an offer but i emailed the admissions tutor and they said they would still consider the application do you think theres no point in applying then since im not retaking

Hi, I’m planning to apply to UCL, Bath, Birmingham, and Nottingham. For my fifth choice, I’m deciding between Lincoln, Portsmouth, Aston, and UCLan. I completed work experience in a hospital pharmacy, which I really enjoyed and which confirmed my interest in studying pharmacy.
UCL is the only university I’m worried about being rejected from straight away, since I achieved a grade 4 in English Language. The other universities seem to accept that, though. At the moment, I think Bath or Nottingham may end up being my first choice.
I also completed an EPQ focused on pharmacy. My GCSE grades were 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 5, and 4, and I’m hoping to be predicted A*, A, A, and an A in my EPQ.

Hi, I plan to apply to Uni of Manchester, Uni of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moore's University, Keele Uni and Uni of Central Lancashire. I did 3 months of work experience in a community Pharmacy. I got 9,9,9,9,9,8,7,7,7 at GCSE, however I am struggling with A-Levels. Right now, I am predicted BBB in Biology, Chemistry and French, but I'm hoping in my next mocks to get that up to AAB OR ABB. Do you think I still have a chance in getting into MPharm?

Hi @hmn123, it's great to hear we're one of your options!
Your GCSE results are amazing, predicted grades are great too 😊 I completely understand your current struggles, it's really hard to balance A-Levels with University applications and life outside of studying. Your predicted grades already reflect your hard work and passion for Pharmacy.
Our MPharm entry requirements are BBB at A2 or equivalent 120 points from three A-Levels, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another science at grade B or above, and GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English. If you achieve your predicted grades or higher, you are well on your way to studying Pharmacy with us here at the University of Lancashire.
Good luck with the rest of your studies and if you do have any other questions, please do let me know.
Best wishes, ^Hannah

Thank you so much. When should I submit my application by? Is it better to do it early or do it nearer to the time of the deadline? And when do interviews for Pharmacy usually take place?

Thank you so much. When should I submit my application by? Is it better to do it early or do it nearer to the time of the deadline? And when do interviews for Pharmacy usually take place?

If you're applying to university for Pharmacy for 2026 entry, this is the place to introduce yourself to fellow applicants, ask questions and share your experience of applying so far.
A few questions to start the conversation:
Which universities are you hoping to apply for?
Work/shadowing experience?
Anything else?
Share as little or as much information as you are comfortable with.
Please don't share details of interview questions on the forum - it gives those who follow you an unfair advantage.
Sharing or requesting social media handles or group chats is not permitted under the TSR community guidelines.

Hi @hmn123, it's great to hear we're one of your options!
Your GCSE results are amazing, predicted grades are great too 😊 I completely understand your current struggles, it's really hard to balance A-Levels with University applications and life outside of studying. Your predicted grades already reflect your hard work and passion for Pharmacy.
Our MPharm entry requirements are BBB at A2 or equivalent 120 points from three A-Levels, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another science at grade B or above, and GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English. If you achieve your predicted grades or higher, you are well on your way to studying Pharmacy with us here at the University of Lancashire.
Good luck with the rest of your studies and if you do have any other questions, please do let me know.
Best wishes, ^Hannah

Hii, im planning to attend uni of manchester,nottingham,newcastle,bath,UCLAn
Gcses 9, 6, 7, 9, 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, L2D*
A level predicted A, A, A

If you're applying to university for Pharmacy for 2026 entry, this is the place to introduce yourself to fellow applicants, ask questions and share your experience of applying so far.
A few questions to start the conversation:
Which universities are you hoping to apply for?
Work/shadowing experience?
Anything else?
Share as little or as much information as you are comfortable with.
Please don't share details of interview questions on the forum - it gives those who follow you an unfair advantage.
Sharing or requesting social media handles or group chats is not permitted under the TSR community guidelines.

Hi! I want to apply to UCL, KCL and Kingston pharmacy. However I’m doing a dental personal statement though there’s not a high chance of me getting into dentistry. Would these universities accept a dental personal statement? I emailed UCL SoP and they said as they’re competitive it would be unlikely I would get an offer or even interview. Would I really have a bad chance?

Hi my daughter is looking at predicted grades of B in Maths and C in chemistry . Are there any Mpharm courses who will accept a C , don’t want her wasting a choice on UCAS, also anyone on here who has competed a foundation / prep year and then progressed onto Moharm . Thanks