Hertfordshire or Reading for Pharmacy?

Which university is better for studying Pharmacy? Hertfordshire or Reading?

Which university is better for studying Pharmacy? Hertfordshire or Reading?

Are you referring in terms of socially, academically, or in terms of university's prestigious nature? Or overall?

Which university is better for studying Pharmacy? Hertfordshire or Reading?

I've been at Herts now for the past four years, and whilst I didn't study Pharmacy, I really enjoyed my time here.

It's an amazing Uni that really takes into account students--it's evident that they care about the experience we have here. It's constantly being improved, physically in terms of the campus, but also educationally. There's tons to do on campus, and in the surrounding areas (great links to St. Albans and London and other Hertfordshire areas of note!).

I think the best way to decide between two Unis (besides talking to people on the course that go there) is to actually visit the Unis. Is there any way you can do that?

If you have any other questions about the Uni, let me know!

I've visited both universities and really liked Hertfordshire but should I pick Reading as my firm as it is academically better?

As with always, I tend to like to stick to the facts, especially regarding a life university choice. As regards the University of Herefordshire compared to the University of Reading, the facts should convince you that there truly is no comparison. The University of Reading is a well established university, while Hertfordshire is an ex-polytechnic only becoming a university as recent as 1992. Reading's campus, history, educational excellence and reputation globally is no match for Herefordshire, and that's being mild. A degree from Reading will take you further, be met with more appealing eyes in industry and is in the TOP 30 universities in the UK, while Hertfordshire tends to fluctuate towards the middle to bottom end of the ranking's foot. However, what you should consider is the calibre of both it's lecturers and students in terms of entry requirements too! At Reading you will be predominantly surrounded by Students whom have gained very good A 'level grades, and lecturers with a profound level of experience teaching at a well established university. In other words, at Reading you will be part of a team of students whom WISH to work, while at Hertfordshire, due to their low grade entry requirements tend to attract a majority of students of much lesser academic achievement. This applies to the majority of ex-polytechnic New Universities. As I have said, there's truly no comparison! Also, remember that Reading was first established as a College of Oxford University! Need i say more?