[Simba96]

Hey everyone,

I am curious to know if my current GCSE grades are ok for pharmacy. I still have a few months before i go to college. But here are my grades; i have predicted some of these but a few i have actually got like maths and business studies. However are they good enough?

Biology B
Chemistry B
Physics B
Maths A
English C
Citizenship (short course) B in coursework if i can get an A in my exam i will get an A overall).
Computing B
D&T A
RS - C/B
Business Studies A A (two A's as i did two seperate Business GCSE courses).
ICT GCSE C/B

In ICT a small group got to do AS ICT (including me) i have got a low grade in this an E but if i get a high grade in the exam i can get a C overall but most likely a D

With these current grades is it possible to get a chance of doing Pharmacy

[The Doggfather]

Depends on how confident are you with Chemistry?

[Simba96]

Im a confident with chemistry and to make sure that i get the A's at A-level im going to revise about 3 weeks before the college year starts. But are these grades ok for when im actually applying to a university if i do get the grades at a level.

[The Doggfather]

GCSE's don't matter much at all so of course you have a chance of doing Pharmacy. Nottingham university may be slightly more picky but that's about it. Just make sure you get the grades at A Level, that's what really matters.

[Simba96]

Thanks for your help. I have apprecaited it so much.

[WheresWally]

Yes you will be fine..

[Thompson93]

I think you'd be fine at most places (it's mostly A levels and a good personal statement that count), but just be careful where you apply, for example Manchester want Bs in English language and maths, so your C in English might be a problem.

[Rainingshame]

My friend got into De monfort a few years back with like CCD for pharmacy. He couldn't cut it though. In terms of grades CCC+ for a lower tier university, AAA for a higher one. It's mostly about how much work you put in, apparently it is a more demanding course. Oh yes and i feel obliged to tell you it's possibly the most boring of all the medicine based(vet,medicine,nursing etc.) and that you may end up not enjoying your job.

[Dollyandra]

(Original post by Rainingshame)
My friend got into De monfort a few years back with like CCD for pharmacy. He couldn't cut it though. In terms of grades CCC+ for a lower tier university, AAA for a higher one. It's mostly about how much work you put in, apparently it is a more demanding course. Oh yes and i feel obliged to tell you it's possibly the most boring of all the medicine based(vet,medicine,nursing etc.) and that you may end up not enjoying your job.

The lowest grades currently being offered are BBB. The ONLY university in the UK offering BBB is John Moores in Liverpool. Most of them are AAA-AAB, with a few ABB. The term 'boring' is very subjective. I find Chemistry fascinating, and you can guarantee those becoming pharmacists find it so too. Shock horror!

Any job you end up doing you may not enjoy. It's all highly personal. It's very well paid, very flexible, and always guarantees you a job. Sure, it's not as hands-on as medicine or nursing, but its all dependant on what you're looking for in a job and what kind of work you're suited to. Obviously you have no intention of applying for the course, nor a decent grasp of what the job actually entails...so why try and put people off it? Bravo.

[Rainingshame]

(Original post by Dollyandra)
The lowest grades currently being offered are BBB. The ONLY university in the UK offering BBB is John Moores in Liverpool. Most of them are AAA-AAB, with a few ABB. The term 'boring' is very subjective. I find Chemistry fascinating, and you can guarantee those becoming pharmacists find it so too. Shock horror!

Any job you end up doing you may not enjoy. It's all highly personal. It's very well paid, very flexible, and always guarantees you a job. Sure, it's not as hands-on as medicine or nursing, but its all dependant on what you're looking for in a job and what kind of work you're suited to. Obviously you have no intention of applying for the course, nor a decent grasp of what the job actually entails...so why try and put people off it? Bravo.

He went 3 years ago, the grade requirements have gone up year on year since. And i find chemistry incredibly interesting, but if you did you'd be better served doing chemistry. As for those taking it, it seems form ym experience as that of others that those that take usually have an interest in money rather than the pharmacy itself.

[Dollyandra]

(Original post by Rainingshame)
He went 3 years ago, the grade requirements have gone up year on year since. And i find chemistry incredibly interesting, but if you did you'd be better served doing chemistry. As for those taking it, it seems form ym experience as that of others that those that take usually have an interest in money rather than the pharmacy itself.

I stated for the thread-starter's benefit, that seeing as you wrote "In terms of grades CCC+ for a lower tier university, AAA for a higher one". One could assume they would prefer to hear of current grades considering the nature of their query.

I find it fascinating. And no, I would not be better served doing Chemistry. But thank you for informing me nevertheless that I would. Gosh, your informative and valuable assertion has really opened my eyes! Maybe I should drop out and reapply for Chemistry! What kind of ridiculous statement is that to make? Are you implying that I am misguided in my choice, or are doubting my affinity for the subject?

The basis upon which you make your claim really isn't justifiable. I dare say your 'experience' equates to an accurate representation of what the general population of pharmacists feel, let alone is it even remotely sturdy enough to warrant informing prospective pharmacists, with confidence, that it is the most boring job out of all those in healthcare. Have you experience in all these sub fields to grant accurate comparison? ****ing no.

You are most welcome to go and be a pretentious know-it-all elsewhere.