Information from this source is evaluated, and where necessary, changes made to improve the course. There are two exceptions to this rule. Dispensing is the only formal practical examination held in the School, all other practical courses being continuously assessed, each assessment contributing to the final mark in the appropriate examination subject. The University year is divided into two semesters and examinations are held at the end of each semester. Resit examinations take place in September and passes must be achieved in all subjects in order for students to proceed to the next year of the course.
Entrance requirements The most popular route of entry to the course is via A-level qualifications.
Three A-level passes in Chemistry and in two other subjects selected from Mathematics, Physics and the biological subjects. All applicants to whom offers are made will be given the opportunity to visit the School and to talk with members of the School. These visits take place during November, December, January and February. It is the School's policy to encourage and to give undergraduate students assistance to gain experience in community, hospital and industrial pharmacy during vacations. Formal links have been established with community pharmacy over a good number of years and an introductory scheme administered by the School has lead to periods of employment being available during the vacations.