Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification.Students on the preparatory year will study alongside students on other Science and Health level 0 foundation years. For this reason you may see the preparatory year also referred to as a 'foundation year'.The preparatory year of the programme provides students with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.On successful completion of the preparatory year, you will progress to Pharmacy MPharm.**The University of Sheffield is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete. After being awarded your MPharm degree, you will need to complete a 12-month structured foundation training period and assessment, leading to registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC.**