Programme vs Courses vs Question Bank: What's Included in Each Pre-Reg Shortcuts Option
Not sure what each Pre-Reg Shortcuts option includes? A side-by-side look at the Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme, the individual exam revision courses and the question bank.
By Umar Majid ·
The Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme includes everything: all four exam revision courses, the full question bank, a timed mock paper, live study sessions, e-portfolio support and a 1:1 revision plan. You can also get the exam revision courses and the question bank on their own if you want to strengthen one specific area.
All three give you 365 days of access from the day you join.
What's in each option?
| Feature | Exam revision course (each) | Question bank | Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded video lessons | One course | No | All four courses: Calculations, Clinical Therapeutics, Law and Ethics, OTC |
| Updates included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calculations practice | In the Calculations Course: 400+ worked questions | Yes | Yes |
| Clinical practice (SBA and EMQ) | Questions within the course | Yes | Yes |
| 2,000+ question bank | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full timed mock paper (40 calculations, 120 clinical) | No | No | Yes |
| Workbooks and revision checklists | No | No | Yes |
| Live online study sessions with pharmacist tutors | No | No | Yes, all recorded |
| 1:1 revision plan built around your rota | No | No | Yes |
| Progress check-in calls | No | No | Yes |
| E-portfolio support | No | No | Yes |
| Telegram support group | No | No | Yes |
| Progress tracker | No | No | Yes |
| Access | 365 days | 365 days | 365 days, plus access until you register as a pharmacist if you are unsuccessful |
| Interest-free monthly payments | Yes, through Klarna at checkout | Yes, through Klarna at checkout | Yes, through Klarna at checkout |
What employers get on top
When a pharmacy employer enrols a trainee on the programme, the site also gets:
- an Approved Training Plan tailored to the organisation, ready to upload to the e-portfolio
- the Designated Supervisor and Prescriber Programme, free for the designated supervisor
- discounted vaccination training for programme members
These don't come with the individual courses or the question bank. Our guide for employers has more detail.
Who are the exam revision courses for?
Choose a single course if you're confident overall but want focused help in one area.
- Paper 1: Calculations Course: 400+ GPhC-style questions, every one worked through step by step, plus a 20-question mini mock on video
- Paper 2: Clinical Therapeutics Course: every therapeutic area, weighted high, medium or low so you know where the marks are
- Paper 2: Law and Ethics Course: classification, supply, controlled drugs and professional judgement in short lessons
- Paper 2: OTC Course: one clear method for responding to symptoms, with red flags and referral
Who is the question bank for?
It's for trainees who've done their learning and want to practise applying it. You can pick a single topic or a mixed quiz across calculations and clinical, with SBA and EMQ formats.
Who is the full programme for?
Anyone who wants support for the whole foundation year, not just the exam. It's the only option that includes the mock paper, live study sessions, a 1:1 revision plan, check-ins and e-portfolio support.
Because access is 365 days from the day you join, starting early gets you the most from it: a full year of live sessions, time to build a revision habit, and help with your e-portfolio from your first progress review.
See what's included in the programme
Common questions
Is the mock paper included in the question bank? No. The full timed mock paper is part of the programme.
Do the courses include e-portfolio support? No. E-portfolio support only comes with the programme.
Does the programme include all the courses? Yes. You get all four exam revision courses and the full question bank.
How long is access? 365 days from the day you join, for every option.
Can I try before I buy? Yes. A free account unlocks the first lesson of every chapter in every course.
Not sure which to choose?
Read which option is right for you, or create your free account to try the first lesson of every chapter. You can also contact us or email info@preregshortcuts.com and we'll help you choose.