Pharm Soc

University course discussion for Pharmacy.

Announcements Posted on
Important: please read these guidelines before posting about exams on The Student Room 28-04-2013
Sign in to Reply
  1. h-star's Avatar
    • TSR Demigod
    • Location: Gillingham BRAPPPPPPP
    Re: Pharm Soc
    Hey guys, I'm thinking of doing pharmacy at uni and obviously I know about pharmacy but I don't know if I will love it as much as I think I will, what made all of you sure that it was the way forwards for you and do you still love it and think you made the right choice now that you are at uni?? x
  2. -Emmz-'s Avatar
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: xoxo
    • Posts: 2,754
    Re: Pharm Soc
    What makes you think locums are poorer?
  3. ledleyking123's Avatar
    • Exalted and Worshipped Member
    • Posts: 1,074
    Re: Pharm Soc
    They don't work as much as full timers!
  4. -Emmz-'s Avatar
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: xoxo
    • Posts: 2,754
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    They don't work as much as full timers!
    You can be a full time locum!
  5. Cret's Avatar
    • Junior Member
    • Location: England
    • Posts: 49
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    They don't work as much as full timers!
    Locums have a much higher pay rate than the regular pharmacist does and as Emmz says, they can choose to work as a full time locum. It just means that they'll have to broaden their area of work and travel a bit more for work occasionally. The work as a locum isn't garaunteed and they could be earned loads in one week then less he next week really depending on demand. Also, the quality of locums can really vary but you can get some really good ones.

    Edit: I don't know what the current locum rates are at the moment, so it may be that the rates have dropped since the last time I looked

    Hey guys, I'm thinking of doing pharmacy at uni and obviously I know about pharmacy but I don't know if I will love it as much as I think I will, what made all of you sure that it was the way forwards for you and do you still love it and think you made the right choice now that you are at uni?? x
    Heya, I've just completed my first year of pharmacy and so far I've quite enjoyed it.

    First year is quite relaxed and no where near as busy as second and third so I still think the real test is yet to come. This year has been mainly scientific ground knowledge which I loved since I really like studying science.

    I like to work through problems in a logical way and love to give advice to a person or help them understand things. Originally I applied to medicine, but I was convinced to go through on my second choice because being a pharmacist is still a respected profession and has a good amount of responsibility, with a bit less stress than a medicine career might offer.

    My uni was also really enthusiasic about the course and that probably played a part too and everyone I've spoken to says that pharmacy is a growing profession. I'm doing a boots summer placement at the moment. I don't want to go into community pharmacy, but it's helped me to see that I have chosen the right course and after a year at uni, puttings things into practice has been really good to do

    Hope that helped a bit, it's wierd writing it down so I don't really know if I made any sense!
    Last edited by Cret; 14-07-2009 at 21:22.
  6. petzneo's Avatar
    • Community Assistant
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 3,085
    Re: Pharm Soc
    Hey everyone...just thought Id see if we can get this soc up and running...I mean if there can be an ex-penguin society, there has got to be a Pharm soc!

    So show your support by posting how you are getting ready for uni, if your a fresher, first year, second year student etc or any other topic, it's up to u.

    Also I wish you all good luck for the start of term...and remember freshers don't forget to be an active member of your Pharm Soc!

    If any pharmacy students or prospective pharmacy students want to join, please quote the first post with your status.
    Last edited by petzneo; 07-09-2009 at 00:44.
  7. ledleyking123's Avatar
    • Exalted and Worshipped Member
    • Posts: 1,074
    Re: Pharm Soc
    I second this, we should really get this soc kicking!
  8. rose90's Avatar
    • Full Member
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 145
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by petzneo)
    Hey everyone...just thought Id see if we can get this soc up and running...I mean if there can be an ex-penguin society, there has got to be a Pharm soc!

    So show your support by posting how you are getting ready for uni, if your a fresher, first year, second year student etc or any other topic, it's up to u.

    Also I wish you all good luck for the start of term...and remember freshers don't forget to be an active member of your Pharm Soc!

    If any pharmacy students or prospective pharmacy students want to join, please quote the first post with your status.
    yess i want to..didnt understand how to though
    thanks xx
  9. Ciaran's Avatar
    • Adored and Respected Member
    • Location: Devon
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    I have decided to start it since we are taking ages to build it and I have time to kill. I hope petzeno doesn't mind.

    Code:
     
    PHARMACY SOCIETY



    Members list:
    1. Ledleyking123 - 2nd year (Portsmouth)
    2. Petzneo - 1st year (Brighton)
    3. Skysantosh - Prospective student
    4. Lulu et moi - Prospective student
    5. Soul 2 - Prospective student
    6. Danielle 89 - 2nd year (RGU)

    Prospective student 2010
  10. rose90's Avatar
    • Full Member
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 145
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    I have decided to start it since we are taking ages to build it and I have time to kill. I hope petzeno doesn't mind.

    Code:
     
    PHARMACY SOCIETY



    Members list:
    1. Ledleyking123 - 2nd year (Portsmouth)
    2. Petzneo - 1st year (Brighton)
    3. Skysantosh - Prospective student
    4. Lulu et moi - Prospective student
    5. Soul 2 - Prospective student
    6. Danielle 89 - 2nd year (RGU)
    Prospective student, LSOP 09
  11. Maestor's Avatar
    • Benevolent Member
    • Location: Neverland
    • Posts: 818
    I Want To Join The Phar. Soc!
    2nd year Pharmacy student!!!...looking forward to it...heard its alot harder but oh well...i know some lovely 4th years hehehe! :P
  12. Cret's Avatar
    • Junior Member
    • Location: England
    • Posts: 49
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    I have decided to start it since we are taking ages to build it and I have time to kill. I hope petzeno doesn't mind.

    Code:
     
    PHARMACY SOCIETY



    Members list:
    1. Ledleyking123 - 2nd year (Portsmouth)
    2. Petzneo - 1st year (Brighton)
    3. Skysantosh - Prospective student
    4. Lulu et moi - Prospective student
    5. Soul 2 - Prospective student
    6. Danielle 89 - 2nd year (RGU)
    Second year (UEA) about to start in about 2 weeks time, looking forward to getting back now as the summer has been great but soooo long! Not really doing much preparation other than sorting out my monthly rent and things to take down with me to the new house.
  13. Nam_is_the_man's Avatar
    • Junior Member
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 45
    Re: Pharm Soc
    Code:
     
    PHARMACY SOCIETY



    Members list:
    1. Ledleyking123 - 2nd year (Portsmouth)
    2. Petzneo - 1st year (Brighton)
    3. Skysantosh - Prospective student
    4. Lulu et moi - Prospective student
    5. Soul 2 - Prospective student
    6. Danielle 89 - 2nd year (RGU)
    [/QUOTE]


    1st year brighton mpharm student
  14. NC's Avatar
    • Adored and Respected Member
    • Location: England
    • Posts: 456
    Re: Pharm Soc
    We should get this up and running But how do we apply to be an "official" society?
  15. xxaimeexx's Avatar
    • Adored and Respected Member
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    I have decided to start it since we are taking ages to build it and I have time to kill. I hope petzeno doesn't mind.

    Code:
     
    PHARMACY SOCIETY



    Members list:
    1. Ledleyking123 - 2nd year (Portsmouth)
    2. Petzneo - 1st year (Brighton)
    3. Skysantosh - Prospective student
    4. Lulu et moi - Prospective student
    5. Soul 2 - Prospective student
    6. Danielle 89 - 2nd year (RGU)
    First year student, Medway School of Pharmacy
  16. xxaimeexx's Avatar
    • Adored and Respected Member
    Re: Pharm Soc
    What did you guys do to prepare for starting the Pharmacy course such as reading anything particular etc?

    If not, is there any advice you would give for first year students now after you have experienced it yourself?
  17. petzneo's Avatar
    • Community Assistant
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 3,085
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by xxaimeexx)
    What did you guys do to prepare for starting the Pharmacy course such as reading anything particular etc?

    If not, is there any advice you would give for first year students now after you have experienced it yourself?
    I didn't read any of the pharmacy modules...but what i would suggest is going back to your A2 chemistry modules and reviewing those.

    one thing is to make notes straight after lectures while it is fresh in your mind, it will help when it gets to exams in summer.

    And don't buy any books until you have a look in the library, read them and see if you feel they are useful for you...
  18. petzneo's Avatar
    • Community Assistant
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: London
    • Posts: 3,085
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by NC)
    We should get this up and running But how do we apply to be an "official" society?
    well, apparently we need to have a lot more people coming on to this thread and expressing their interest,then we can apply again... I want to give it maybe a few more days before reapplying.
  19. xxaimeexx's Avatar
    • Adored and Respected Member
    Re: Pharm Soc
    (Original post by petzneo)
    well, apparently we need to have a lot more people coming on to this thread and expressing their interest,then we can apply again... I want to give it maybe a few more days before reapplying.
    Doesn't it take a while to get a lot of activity on a thread?

    Pharmacy society is a really good idea, it would be a good place to discuss pharmacy for those studying it and for those who are applying to get help with interviews and personal statements.
  20. Maestor's Avatar
    • Benevolent Member
    • Location: Neverland
    • Posts: 818
    Re: Pharm Soc
    yep we deserve a society!!!!
Sign in to Reply
Share this discussion:  
Useful resources
Article updates
Moderators

We have a brilliant team of more than 60 volunteers looking after discussions on The Student Room, helping to make it a fun, safe and useful place to hang out.

Reputation gems:
The Reputation gems seen here indicate how well reputed the user is, red gem indicate negative reputation and green indicates a good rep.
Post rating score:
These scores show if a post has been positively or negatively rated by our members.