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It seems like all asians study pharmacy, why? I don't see how being a pharmacist would be better than being a dentist or a doctor.
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Some of them may not like the hands on of being a doctor or dentist, may not like the level of responsibility etc. Also, a number of them may be students who didn't have AAA for med/dent and used pharmacy as a 5th choice.
With regards for why so many of them are asian, I dont have a clue.
With regards for why so many of them are asian, I dont have a clue.
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Many didn't make doctor/dentist grade
Others are keeping parents happy.
Some genuinely like it.
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Others are keeping parents happy.
Some genuinely like it.
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I still have never met an Asian person (typically middle-eastern) who doesn't want to study engineering, a science, law, business, accounting, dentistry and medicine -.-
My friends told me it's to do with the fact that the courses are well respected and kind of brings honour to the family.
My friends told me it's to do with the fact that the courses are well respected and kind of brings honour to the family.
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(Original post by Ggmu!)
Many didn't make doctor/dentist grade
Others are keeping parents happy.
Some genuinely like it.
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Many didn't make doctor/dentist grade
Others are keeping parents happy.
Some genuinely like it.
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(Original post by alevelzzz)
Why would being a pharmacist keep your parents happy
Why would being a pharmacist keep your parents happy
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(Original post by Ggmu!)
Scientific degree, well known in Asian community. I hear it all the time 'xxx is doing pharmacy at xxx he/she is a clever boy/girl'
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Scientific degree, well known in Asian community. I hear it all the time 'xxx is doing pharmacy at xxx he/she is a clever boy/girl'
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(Original post by teen1234)
Hope this doesn't offend anyone, but you don't have to be very academically able to get into pharmacy. Every man and his dog is doing it.
Hope this doesn't offend anyone, but you don't have to be very academically able to get into pharmacy. Every man and his dog is doing it.
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(Original post by alevelzzz)
So is dentistry/medicine the most well regarded degrees in the asian community?
So is dentistry/medicine the most well regarded degrees in the asian community?
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(Original post by ChickenMadness)
nah. it's nothing special. Every asian and his dog is a doctor/dentist
nah. it's nothing special. Every asian and his dog is a doctor/dentist
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(Original post by kkboyk)
I still have never met an Asian person (typically middle-eastern) who doesn't want to study engineering, a science, law, business, accounting, dentistry and medicine -.-
My friends told me it's to do with the fact that the courses are well respected and kind of brings honour to the family.
I still have never met an Asian person (typically middle-eastern) who doesn't want to study engineering, a science, law, business, accounting, dentistry and medicine -.-
My friends told me it's to do with the fact that the courses are well respected and kind of brings honour to the family.
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(Original post by alevelzzz)
But medicine/dentistry requires AAA and theres ~10 applicants per place? Pretty hard
But medicine/dentistry requires AAA and theres ~10 applicants per place? Pretty hard
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(Original post by alevelzzz)
So is dentistry/medicine the most well regarded degrees in the asian community?
So is dentistry/medicine the most well regarded degrees in the asian community?
(Original post by ChickenMadness)
nah. it's nothing special. Every asian and his dog is a doctor/dentist
nah. it's nothing special. Every asian and his dog is a doctor/dentist
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(Original post by Ggmu!)
Yes, overall. Obviously not all asian parents fit the stereotype, but it's an overall trend.
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Yes, overall. Obviously not all asian parents fit the stereotype, but it's an overall trend.
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(Original post by goldie56)
If they wanted to do that, why not wear white make up and a dress? Much cheaper tbh.
If they wanted to do that, why not wear white make up and a dress? Much cheaper tbh.
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What type of Asians are you talking about? South Asian?
I'm from a South Asian area in London, so I know how it is. I can say that for the students who take Science A-Levels, a large number of them will aim for Pharmacy. Obviously the ones that are clever enough to do so will apply, and they'll most likely apply to places like KCL and UCL.
Pharmacy is a vocational degree, so you're definitely getting a job after the degree. I think that's what people like, job security. Plus, my traditional South Asian mum looks up to pharmacists, so I'm sure most South Asian parents feel the same way about them. They don't know how the education system works. They think it's rather difficult to get into Pharmacy at university, when it's really not.
I'm from a South Asian area in London, so I know how it is. I can say that for the students who take Science A-Levels, a large number of them will aim for Pharmacy. Obviously the ones that are clever enough to do so will apply, and they'll most likely apply to places like KCL and UCL.
Pharmacy is a vocational degree, so you're definitely getting a job after the degree. I think that's what people like, job security. Plus, my traditional South Asian mum looks up to pharmacists, so I'm sure most South Asian parents feel the same way about them. They don't know how the education system works. They think it's rather difficult to get into Pharmacy at university, when it's really not.
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(Original post by AnharM)
What type of Asians are you talking about? South Asian?
I'm from a South Asian area in London, so I know how it is. I can say that for the students who take Science A-Levels, a large number of them will aim for Pharmacy. Obviously the ones that are clever enough to do so will apply, and they'll most likely apply to places like KCL and UCL.
Pharmacy is a vocational degree, so you're definitely getting a job after the degree. I think that's what people like, job security. Plus, my traditional South Asian mum looks up to pharmacists, so I'm sure most South Asian parents feel the same way about them. They don't know how the education system works. They think it's rather difficult to get into Pharmacy at university, when it's really not.
What type of Asians are you talking about? South Asian?
I'm from a South Asian area in London, so I know how it is. I can say that for the students who take Science A-Levels, a large number of them will aim for Pharmacy. Obviously the ones that are clever enough to do so will apply, and they'll most likely apply to places like KCL and UCL.
Pharmacy is a vocational degree, so you're definitely getting a job after the degree. I think that's what people like, job security. Plus, my traditional South Asian mum looks up to pharmacists, so I'm sure most South Asian parents feel the same way about them. They don't know how the education system works. They think it's rather difficult to get into Pharmacy at university, when it's really not.
Heck, even UCL/KCL has AAB entry requirements, a lot of people getting lower.
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