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Pharmacy
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| Full Time | UCAS code: B230- Overview
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
95+ Tertiary Entrance Ranking, or an OP of band 4 for Queensland including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 2 including 2 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with 7/10 or 14/20 including 7 or 14 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5 including 5 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 85% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 85% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. Including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university. Including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 18 plus at least an additional foundation/Access year. Including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 2 including 2 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 10 including 10 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with grade 4 including 4 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 6 including 6 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The Baccalaureat with 13/20 overall and 13 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.5 overall including 1.5 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at ABB
Greece
Apolyterion
Apolyterion with 18 including 18 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 4 including 4 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university. (All requiring Chemistry, Biology and Maths)
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 17 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at ABB (All require high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths)
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate
A1 A1 B1 B1 B2 B2 at Higher level including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 85 with high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 8 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university. Including high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 8 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university. Including high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with Bien including Bien in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with ABB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8 including 8 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 8 including 8 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
NCEA Level 3 with Excellent including Excellent in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at ABB including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5 including grade 5 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university. Including high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Poland
Matura
Matura with 80% overall with high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 17 with high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8 including 8 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with 5 at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. Including high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at ABB (All require high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths)
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2 including 2 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 4 including 4 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
the South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AABBB at Higher Grade
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 8 overall including 8 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Sweden
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with VG including VG in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 4 including 4 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. Including high marks in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
United Kingdom
3 A levels & 1 AS level
ABB
2 A levels & 3 AS level
AB or BB/BBB
Compulsory subjects
GCSE requirements: a minimum of five GCSE passes including English Language, Maths, Chemistry and Biology all at grade B (or Double Science at grade B). Must include Chemistry at A-Level and either Maths, Biology or Physics plus one further A-Level subject. AS level Maths at grade B, if not A-level, is preferred but not essential. If A-levels are studied for more than two years then a higher offer may be made. Candidates retaking A-levels will be given a higher offer.
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Not acceptable
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access
Access to Science (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits overall and 45 at level three. Supplementary information and achievement eg percentage mark/scores for certain credits/subjects will be required.
BTEC
Merit plus A level Chemistry grade B
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AABBB at Highers including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
International Baccalaureate
34 points overall including 6, 5, 5 at HL with Chemistry at HL6
European Baccalaureate
80% overall inc 80% in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT
Three AP subjects with 544 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities
We look for applicants who participate in any scholastic activity, e.g. general reading, debating, theological interests etc.
Community activities (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment.
General activities/interests (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy active participation in areas such as sport, music and the arts in general. Any participation is valued and any achievement in extra-curricula activities will be particularly recognised. King’s aspires to attract applicants who will continue with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College community.
Work shadowing/observation (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have a realistic understanding of what a career as a Pharmacist involves. We would normally expect applicants to have undertaken some work experience in a pharmacy-related setting.
Paid or voluntary work (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have made a voluntary contribution to their community, e.g. volunteer in a care home. However, we prefer applicants to have had some experience in a Pharmacy setting. We also look for evidence that applicants have worked in a setting where they have interacted with the general public.
Specific employment requirement (Compulsory)
All offers of a place are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal Conviction Disclosure and Occupational Health Clearance.
Interviewing
Are interviews offered? Yes
Are all applicants interviewed? No. Only applicants who do not study the preferred combination of A levels or may be from a non-traditional educational background may be called for interview.
Are all those made an offer interviewed? No. Many admissions decisions are made on the basis of information provided on the UCAS form.
What form does it take? Interviews last approximately 20 minutes and are Chaired by one member of academic staff and one other member of staff. There is also a multiple choice test.
What is considered at interview? Using the personal statement and academic performance to date as the basis, the interview will explore the applicant’s insight and aptitude for Pharmacy. We are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm for the subject and with good communication skills. For applicants from a non-traditional educational background the suitability of their academic background will also be explored.
Are all applicants interviewed? No. Only applicants who do not study the preferred combination of A levels or may be from a non-traditional educational background may be called for interview.
Are all those made an offer interviewed? No. Many admissions decisions are made on the basis of information provided on the UCAS form.
What form does it take? Interviews last approximately 20 minutes and are Chaired by one member of academic staff and one other member of staff. There is also a multiple choice test.
What is considered at interview? Using the personal statement and academic performance to date as the basis, the interview will explore the applicant’s insight and aptitude for Pharmacy. We are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm for the subject and with good communication skills. For applicants from a non-traditional educational background the suitability of their academic background will also be explored.