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While studying on an MPharm course you will come into close contact with potentially vulnerable people or at least learn about their personal circumstances, so the university must ensure that their students have a proven record of good conduct and character before undertaking these types of activities.  

You have already been contacted by our Placements Team with details of how to request your DBS clearance. 

It is extremely important that you apply for your DBS check as soon as possible. 

If you complete your form late it could affect your registration on the programme and/or your placement allocations. 

If you have not received the information on DBS checks then please contact the Placements Team as soon as possible. 

If you are an international student, you should have already been contacted by our Placements Team with details of how to complete either an Overseas Background Check or a Certificate of Good Conduct.

It is extremely important that you apply for the relevant check as soon as possible. If you complete this process late it could affect your registration on the programme and/or your placement allocations. 

If you have not received the information on Overseas Background Checks or Certificate of Good Conduct then please contact the Placements Team as soon as possible.

It is essential that you complete an Occupational Health check as a priority and read the School of Pharmacy Fitness to Practice Policy. 

Before you start your course, we need to be aware of any personal circumstances that may affect your ability to study and further progression to being a health professional. All information will be confidentially assessed to make sure you are medically suitable for your course, and where possible all reasonable support will be provided. Completion of the occupational health check is a mandatory requirement of the course. Failure to complete the occupational health check means you will be unable to continue on the course. 

The pre-placement questionnaire has been sent to you by email from our occupational health company, Optima Health. 

It is extremely important that Optima Health receive your completed questionnaire as 
soon as possible. If you complete your form late it could affect your registration on the programme. 

If you have not received your email from Optima Health, please email them to request that the link to your personalised questionnaire is resent.

As part of your occupational health clearance, you will be required to provide evidence that you have had certain vaccinations. 

For full information on the vaccinations and evidence required, please read our MPharm Vaccination Requirements guidance document.

You need to pre-order your lab coat and tunic by Monday 31 August 2026, there is no cost.

Please ensure that you arrive at university with clothing appropriate for placements and professional classes. A tunic will be provided for your placements.

Footwear: smart shoes in black or brown with sensible heels and dark coloured sole. Flat, comfortable shoes are advised. Strictly no trainers, suede, or open-toed footwear (e.g. sandals and flip-flops).

Trousers and skirts: smart and appropriate length (no jeans, short skirts, or shorts).

Bare below the elbows: short sleeves or rolled up long sleeves in clinical areas (see below).

Please review the school's Professional Dress Code to ensure you know what to expect before you start your course.

When you arrive, the Placement Team will contact you with details on how to apply for your NHS Smartcard. You will need a National insurance number in order to apply. You can apply for a National Insurance number online using the button below. 

In addition to your tuition fees, you may have to pay for some additional course costs. These include:

• DBS check (UK students)
• Upfront placement travel costs. You may be able to claim the cost of placement travel expense where costs are in excess of your normal travel to university. Students will only be able to claim for the cheapest form of transport and will be required to provide evidence of all expenditure.   

Read our full list of potential course costs for more information.