i would like to make my views apparent here, across the UK, in all schools of pharmacy, alot of "mature" students are taken on, they have children family etc... and are able to cope (they get through the four years), time management between children would not be an issue, similar situation if not better than if a working mother. infact you'l have all the school holidays (actually more) to spend with you children, unlike if you were working (4-5 weeks max).
When I went to one of my interviews (>5 years ago
), I talked to a early to mid 30s something girl/lady/woman/female, she was there for the interview too and guess who were there to suport her, her husband, and her two daughters.
Now, on how to go about applying for the degree in manchester-one of the best pharmacy schools in UK, (university itself is world class research led, top 50 in world etc...). this plus considering your non-science academic background, id have to advise you to do atleast biology at A-level, this can easily be done within one year, in various colleges etc... plus you can also look to revise up on chemistry and maybe some physics, this not really important. you'd be surprised at how simple GCSE science was. al this to get your mind thinking in the scientific mode, rather than numbers, if you can get through a level biology in one year, pharmacy course should also be ok with a bit of hard work.
Also talk to admissions tutor at the uni of manc, letting her know your full academic background etc.. and what you have achieved so far and ask her what they require from you for them to consider you. Also try doing a pharmacy placement, maybe 2-3 weeks, see if you like what goes on in the workplace. you can volunteer to get quick results.
I would strongly advise you to GO FOR IT!!!!!YOU CAN DO IT!!!!YOU ARE THAT DAMN GOOD!!!!