Pharmacy Predicted Grades
Hi,
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
Reply 1
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by user273838Hi,
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
Are you eligible for a standard contextual offer (1 grade reduction) or an enhanced contextual offer (2 grade reduction)?
Reply 2
Hi there,
There are usually thousands of applicants for MPharm courses every year, so if you don't meet the university's entry requirements for grades, then it's likely you won't be invited for an interview as they have to be picky with who they take.
If your predicted grades definitely won't meet the entry requirements, then I'd look at applying elsewhere. It doesn't matter where you get your MPharm degree, as they will all be accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The syllabus at each uni will be the same, if not very similar.
Here are some universities for the MPharm, where the entry requirements are ABB or lower:
LJMU also offers an MPharm course, with entry requirements of BBB, so it would be silly if I didn't give you some more info! I'll pop the link to our website below and just give you some key points about what we offer:
Course file on our website:
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2026/35577-pharmacy-mpharm
Find out more about studying Pharmacy at LJMU:
https://youtu.be/J7Yfy3faAzc?si=BBW-igxIgCvn0NTh
The point of this is to say that you do have plenty of options available to you! I hope this helped
Jorja (LJMU Student Rep)
There are usually thousands of applicants for MPharm courses every year, so if you don't meet the university's entry requirements for grades, then it's likely you won't be invited for an interview as they have to be picky with who they take.
If your predicted grades definitely won't meet the entry requirements, then I'd look at applying elsewhere. It doesn't matter where you get your MPharm degree, as they will all be accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The syllabus at each uni will be the same, if not very similar.
Here are some universities for the MPharm, where the entry requirements are ABB or lower:
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Bangor - ABB
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Bradford - ABB
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Cardiff - AAB-ABB
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De Montfort (Leicester) - BBB
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Keele - ABB
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Lancashire (formerly UCLAN) - BBB
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Portsmouth - ABB-BBB
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Sunderland - BBB
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Swansea - AAB-BBB
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Wolverhampton - BBB
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Aston - ABB-BBB
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Kingston - AAB-BBB
LJMU also offers an MPharm course, with entry requirements of BBB, so it would be silly if I didn't give you some more info! I'll pop the link to our website below and just give you some key points about what we offer:
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Accredited by GPhC
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LJMU is one of the oldest providers for pharmacy education in Europe, delivering courses since 1849
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State of the art simulation suite with AI mannequin patients, consultation room, dispensary, and the latest prescribing software
Course file on our website:
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2026/35577-pharmacy-mpharm
Find out more about studying Pharmacy at LJMU:
https://youtu.be/J7Yfy3faAzc?si=BBW-igxIgCvn0NTh
The point of this is to say that you do have plenty of options available to you! I hope this helped
Jorja (LJMU Student Rep)
Reply 3
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Its fine having one 'risky' choice just above your predicted grades - an AAB Uni may still interview you with ABB, but be prepared for No. Make sure your other choices are more realistic, ABB or BBB. Remember - it does not matter where you do an MPharm. Its an accredited course with a set syllabus so there is not 'better' course., and for all Healthcare courses, the RG tag is totally irrelevant.
Reply 4
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by ageshallnotAre you eligible for a standard contextual offer (1 grade reduction) or an enhanced contextual offer (2 grade reduction)?
Just a standard one
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by McGingerIts fine having one 'risky' choice just above your predicted grades - an AAB Uni may still interview you with ABB, but be prepared for No. Make sure your other choices are more realistic, ABB or BBB. Remember - it does not matter where you do an MPharm. Its an accredited course with a set syllabus so there is not 'better' course., and for all Healthcare courses, the RG tag is totally irrelevant.
okay thank you so much!
Reply 6
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by user273838Just a standard one
That puts you one grade off their contextual offer. A prediction of A in chemistry would help.
Reply 7
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by ageshallnotThat puts you one grade off their contextual offer. A prediction of A in chemistry would help.
Hey! My grades are:
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
Reply 8
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by user273838Hey! My grades are:
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
Bath, possibly, but it depends entirely on the standard of applicants so impossible to predict.
Reply 9
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by user273838Hi,
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
Hi @user273838
I see you have already had some excellent answers! I'd love to add on a bit.
It is perfectly fine to have an aspirational option, but make sure only one of your options is above your predicted grades due to the competitive nature of your course. Also make sure one of your options is a safety choice, in this case its a university you would be happy to attend but your it would be a lower requirement than you predicted grades if possible.
For example, at the University of Lancashire, our grade requirements is BBB (must include chemistry or biology, then a second science).
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Central Lancashire)
Reply 10
Original post
by user273838Hey! My grades are:
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
Any chance of delaying your application until January and trying to get at least one of your predictions upgraded?
Reply 11
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by ageshallnotAny chance of delaying your application until January and trying to get at least one of your predictions upgraded?
my deadline is mid November so I am not sure. I will ask for an increase in Biology and hopefully give one of those unis a try
Reply 12
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by user273838Hey! My grades are:
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
A- Chemistry
B- Biology
B- Mathematics
Do you think unis like Bath and Nottingham will give me ab interview/offer
Bath contextual is BBC so definitely!
Reply 13
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by Lonelystar_Bath contextual is BBC so definitely!
Incorrect - the Bath Pharmacy contextual offer is actually
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Reply 14
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by McGingerIncorrect - the Bath Pharmacy contextual offer is actually
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Oh sorry ,
But their predicted grades still exceed that
Reply 15
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by McGingerIncorrect - the Bath Pharmacy contextual offer is actually
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other science or mathematics subject. Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Thats great! Im eligible for the contextual offer for Bath! I think I will give it a go
Reply 16
Original post
by user273838Hi,
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
I have achieved ABB for my predicted grades and really want to apply for universities like Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham and Newcastle for MPharm. Nottingham requires AAA and the others AAB. I am eligible for the contextual offer for Nottingham but I am still two grades below. What should I do?
lol I’m in the same situation. We had an exam my teacher said sure she’d predict me an A so based off that I was chill. Until she went and said that I’d only get that A if I get an A* in the next exam. Let’s just say I have a bad feeling I performed not that well. And now I’m looking at ABB at most 🙁
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