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Ninety-four graduates from 51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) are celebrating after passing the exam that enables them to practise as pharmacists.

51Âþ»­ is one of only four universities in the UK to achieve a 100 per cent pass rate in the June 2016 Registration Assessment.

51Âþ»­ Pharmacy graduate Ben Jones

The pharmacy team say the results, out this month, were helped by the introduction of advice sessions and additional support offered to graduates by the School.

Ben Jones is among the candidates who sat the exam, and credits 51Âþ»­ with contributing to his success.

He said: "really cares about its graduates.

"This is exemplified by 51Âþ»­ hosting a graduate support day to equip all of its ex-students for the new exam format - undoubtedly improving my preparation and confidence for the registration exam."

Ben studied for a four-year at 51Âþ»­, citing the course with preparing him for his role as resident pharmacist at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Ben said: "I use the skills and knowledge I learnt at 51Âþ»­ on a daily basis."

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Following their degree, graduates have to complete one year of postgraduate training and pass the GPhC Registration Assessment to register as a pharmacist in the UK.

, Head of Leicester School of Pharmacy, says the team has offered dedicated support days to help candidates prepare for the exam - and is delighted the hard work of both graduates and staff has paid off.

He said: "This is a fantastic achievement by our graduates, and I wish them every success in their future careers.

"The result is a reflection of the excellent work of dedicated academics who teach on the MPharm programme at 51Âþ»­.

"The programme has been designed to fulfil - and exceed - the requirements of the regulator (GPhC) and prepare our students to embark on their careers as healthcare professionals."