• Question: Are there are any things I can do to help me get a good place studying pharmacy at a university. Also what work experience would be best.

    Asked by 268anta47 to Sally, Rob, Matt, Marikka, Ceri on 13 Nov 2014.
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      Ceri Dare answered on 13 Nov 2014:

      Well, getting good grades in your exams will always help. How about writing to your local hospital and asking if they can give you work experience in the pharmacy department?

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      Robert Hampson answered on 13 Nov 2014:

      1) Get good grades at GCSE and A-level.
      2) You could talk to a local pharmacy to see if they would let you come and see what a pharmacist does for a day. You could also try this with a hospital but they’re much less likely to agree.
      3) Go to open days and stuff to make sure you know what pharmacy is and what it entails and how the path to registration works. Often this knowledge can show up in things like personal statements or interviews without you specifically saying it.
      4) Especially focus on general chemistry and biology knowledge.

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      Sally Cutler answered on 13 Nov 2014:

      I think if you get good grades and keep working hard things should go well. Work experience can help but you will also find at University there will be opportunity for internships. Good luck!

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      Marikka Beecroft answered on 13 Nov 2014:

      Good grades help!
      But I think good personal statement is also key it lets the university learn about you and why they should invest 3 years of their resources into you!

      Experience (I did 2 weeks work experience in a pharmacy) and this can help universities realise you are being serious about this career path and also that you know what it’s about.

      Overall just show them you’re enthusiastic, interested and tell them why university life will fit you, especially doing that course! Good luck!

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