Chemistry is like the heart of Pharmacy, I would say. I'm only a first year so I can't tell you much but as future drug specialists, we would need to know in detail the structure of chemicals, their interactions and etc. Once a drug enters our body, how it solubilises into the blood circulatory system, or how the cells absorb them. All depends on their properties.

And of course, A + B ---> C + D would be important too.

For instance: acids and bases. We learn that the strong ones can completely dissociate in water and the weak ones partially. We need to know the equations and equilibrium constants to calculate a lot of things related to the drugs. Since our body is made up mostly of water and stuff.

In general entry requirements range from AAB - BBB depending on the institution. Some are detailed below.

    * Kings College London : ABB/Interview
    * School of Pharmacy  : ABB/Interview
    * Nottingham University : ABB/AAB/Interview
    * Manchester University : ABB/Interview
    * Aston University Birmingham : ABB
    * De Monfort University : BBB/300 UCAS Tariff points
    * Kingston University : BBB/300 UCAS Tariff points
    * Liverpool John Moores : BBB/Interview
    * Cardiff University Wales : ABB/Interview

Interviews are commonplace for the MPharm degree at most institutions.

* Mathematics (O level or GCSE) Grade B or SPM Grade A1
    * A-level offer is based on three A-level subjects (typically AAB-ABB); for a combined A/AS level, an equivalent offer is made.
    * Candidates with A-levels must have A-levels in Chemistry and two other subjects, one of which must be a science subject such as Biology, Mathematics or Physics OR A-levels in Chemistry and one other subject which must be an appropriate science subject, plus two AS level subjects. All Biology and Mathematics variants are acceptable.
    * Candidates with STPM will need minimum grades of AAB+ to AB+B+ in Chemistry and two other science subjects/Mathematics. General paper is not acceptable.
    * Candidates with International Baccalaureate will require Grades 5, 5, 6 in Chemistry and two further subjects usually from Biology, Mathematics and Physics, at Higher level plus three further subjects at subsidiary level. Mathematics with Further Mathematics counts as one Higher and one Subsidiary subject. Language A is English and a Grade 5 is required. Applicants should obtain bonus points to give a minimum Diploma of 34-36 points
    * Other Qualifications such as UEC, South Australian Matriculation, Canadian Pre-U (OAC) or other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

    All applicants will also be required to attend an interview with a member of the pharmacy academic staff.

English Language Requirement

    * English Language (O level or GCSE) Grade C or SPM Grade A1
    * An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0, with a minimum score of at least 5.0 in each of the four individual elements of the test; or
    * A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 or computerised test equivalent of 213. (TWE of at least 4.0)
    * MUET Band 5 may also be considered.

i had once chosen cardiff and i have never regretted it.

any one of these will do, cardiff, bath, nottingham, manchester, london school of pharmacy.

bath and nottingham are really nice campus based universities.

all are among the top pharmacy schools in uk, fighting over the no.1 since ages ago. never fall beyond top 8 of about only less that 40 pharmacy schools in uk.

love cardiff for its location, culture, city, conveniences, facilities, people, uniqueness, buildings, status, and of course among the top pharmacy school. in fact it was rated no.1 in pharmacy for the year when I graduated.