[mr_colt]

As I am currently going through a similar problem with thee entry onto the mpharm, I would advise you this:

Get the University to confirm in writing that they will take you with an Access cert, make sure they stipulate the points requirement and whether they will be flexible on the L2 points requirement if you have existing GCSE's at grade C and above.

I can only get 12 out of the required 18 points for Keele at L2 as I am only taking maths at level 2. I already have GCSE's at C and above for English and ICT, therefore I am exempt from doing Access L2 ICT and comms. I am still waiting to hear about this.

Also speaking of Maths, you need to make sure that they will consider Access maths in lieu to GCSE Maths. So far the four local Pharmacy Schools have said:

Keele:- Yes to access if you get min of 45c at L3 and 18c at L2.
Aston:- Site says they take access in principle but still waiting to get confirmation.
De Montfort:- "We are prepared to consider applicants taking a science access course for entry to our MPharm. We would require that you gain the requisite level 3 credits in Biology and Chemistry and we would want to interview you and ask you to sit assessment tests in Chemistry, Maths & English. Subject to a satisfactory interview and passing the tests we would then make you an offer of a place on the Pharm. We will accept the level 2 maths as a GCSE replacement."
Wolves:- Refuse to take applicants with Access certs even with an additional A-Level alongside.
Best Regards,

mr_colt.