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I accepted a place on a Pharmacy course in December but now, after much thought and consideration, I’m beginning to regret it. I’m really interested in the subject but after seeing numerous articles about it being a dying profession and a really bad job to go into, I’ve lost my enthusiasm for the course.
I’m quite interested in Diagnostic Radiography as well and there’s a course at the same university I’ve accepted a place at. Would it be possible to email my university and ask to change? or will I need to wait until 2022/2023 UCAS applications.
I accepted a place on a Pharmacy course in December but now, after much thought and consideration, I’m beginning to regret it. I’m really interested in the subject but after seeing numerous articles about it being a dying profession and a really bad job to go into, I’ve lost my enthusiasm for the course.
I’m quite interested in Diagnostic Radiography as well and there’s a course at the same university I’ve accepted a place at. Would it be possible to email my university and ask to change? or will I need to wait until 2022/2023 UCAS applications.
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I think you would have to wait another year.
Radiography is a relatively popular course, which makes it hard to get a place. Most, if not all, unis require an interview, which helps allocate offers. Since you won't have done a related Personal Statement and had an interview, I think it would be very difficult to get a place for Sept.
If Rad is your passion, then apply next time.
But: If your heart is set on pharmacy. Do it. If you work hard then I'm sure you'll make a success of it.
Radiography is a relatively popular course, which makes it hard to get a place. Most, if not all, unis require an interview, which helps allocate offers. Since you won't have done a related Personal Statement and had an interview, I think it would be very difficult to get a place for Sept.
If Rad is your passion, then apply next time.
But: If your heart is set on pharmacy. Do it. If you work hard then I'm sure you'll make a success of it.
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Don't listen to the user above. Radiography is a popular course but nowhere near as popular as medicine/dentistry/economics. You could phone them up and ask whether they are usually into clearing for the course and whether it would be possible to convert the course assuming you meet the conditions. If not there will be plenty of good universities available in clearing for diagnostic radiography.
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(Original post by CaitTopaz)
But: If your heart is set on pharmacy. Do it. If you work hard then I'm sure you'll make a success of it.
But: If your heart is set on pharmacy. Do it. If you work hard then I'm sure you'll make a success of it.
It doesn't matter how much you are into something - if the technology or market shifts around you and you're left in a dead industry, all that passion and interest won't pay the bills.
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(Original post by Trinculo)
Isn't this a bit like saying "If repairing televisions is your passion -work hard and I'm sure it will work out"?
It doesn't matter how much you are into something - if the technology or market shifts around you and you're left in a dead industry, all that passion and interest won't pay the bills.
Isn't this a bit like saying "If repairing televisions is your passion -work hard and I'm sure it will work out"?
It doesn't matter how much you are into something - if the technology or market shifts around you and you're left in a dead industry, all that passion and interest won't pay the bills.
OP, if you're passionate about pharmacy I would advice you to carry on with it.
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I think there's still some radiography courses in ucas extra, you have nothing to lose by ringing around and asking if there is a chance you'd be accepted if you were to apply. Some might be willing to let you submit a new personal statement too.
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(Original post by username19412)
I don't think it's a dying profession. There is a reason why top universities such as UCL/KCL/Nottingham still offer the course so I don't think it is 'dying'. As long as you work more it should be good. A lot of people who go into pharmacy assume it will be similar pay as medicine with less work (which is not true) as well as parent pressure (next best option after doctor) and don't do it because they're actually interested in the subject, and then complain later down the line doing a profession that they hate.
OP, if you're passionate about pharmacy I would advice you to carry on with it.
I don't think it's a dying profession. There is a reason why top universities such as UCL/KCL/Nottingham still offer the course so I don't think it is 'dying'. As long as you work more it should be good. A lot of people who go into pharmacy assume it will be similar pay as medicine with less work (which is not true) as well as parent pressure (next best option after doctor) and don't do it because they're actually interested in the subject, and then complain later down the line doing a profession that they hate.
OP, if you're passionate about pharmacy I would advice you to carry on with it.
There are far too many people reading pharmacy because their families have told them it's a surefire profession and guaranteed money. They're wrong and most likely will bear none of the consequences of their poor advice.
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(Original post by Kogomogo)
I think there's still some radiography courses in ucas extra, you have nothing to lose by ringing around and asking if there is a chance you'd be accepted if you were to apply. Some might be willing to let you submit a new personal statement too.
I think there's still some radiography courses in ucas extra, you have nothing to lose by ringing around and asking if there is a chance you'd be accepted if you were to apply. Some might be willing to let you submit a new personal statement too.
I really don’t want to disappoint anyone which is why I was hoping to just email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it. But then if I can’t do the course, I don’t want the university to tell me I can’t do Pharmacy because I’ve asked to switch because my parents won’t be happy
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(Original post by username19412)
Don't listen to the user above. Radiography is a popular course but nowhere near as popular as medicine/dentistry/economics. You could phone them up and ask whether they are usually into clearing for the course and whether it would be possible to convert the course assuming you meet the conditions. If not there will be plenty of good universities available in clearing for diagnostic radiography.
Don't listen to the user above. Radiography is a popular course but nowhere near as popular as medicine/dentistry/economics. You could phone them up and ask whether they are usually into clearing for the course and whether it would be possible to convert the course assuming you meet the conditions. If not there will be plenty of good universities available in clearing for diagnostic radiography.
They’re talking non-stop about how proud they are of me doing this course and I just want to make them proud :/ In all honesty, I don’t even feel ready for university. I’ll only be 17 when I’m going and moving almost 2 hours away from home...
Do you think I can email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it? If they say no, do you think that will effect my place on the Pharmacy course?
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(Original post by throwawaypharm)
I actually don’t have access to Clearing because I’ve accepted a place on the Pharmacy course, I’d have to withdraw from the course. I know that seems like the right option, considering I don’t really want to do Pharmacy but I just know my parents would prefer I do the year of Pharmacy and apply to Diagnostic Radiography next year, if I don’t get in, at least I’ll be on a course.
They’re talking non-stop about how proud they are of me doing this course and I just want to make them proud :/ In all honesty, I don’t even feel ready for university. I’ll only be 17 when I’m going and moving almost 2 hours away from home...
Do you think I can email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it? If they say no, do you think that will effect my place on the Pharmacy course?
I actually don’t have access to Clearing because I’ve accepted a place on the Pharmacy course, I’d have to withdraw from the course. I know that seems like the right option, considering I don’t really want to do Pharmacy but I just know my parents would prefer I do the year of Pharmacy and apply to Diagnostic Radiography next year, if I don’t get in, at least I’ll be on a course.
They’re talking non-stop about how proud they are of me doing this course and I just want to make them proud :/ In all honesty, I don’t even feel ready for university. I’ll only be 17 when I’m going and moving almost 2 hours away from home...
Do you think I can email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it? If they say no, do you think that will effect my place on the Pharmacy course?
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(Original post by Trinculo)
Isn't this a bit like saying "If repairing televisions is your passion -work hard and I'm sure it will work out"?
It doesn't matter how much you are into something - if the technology or market shifts around you and you're left in a dead industry, all that passion and interest won't pay the bills.
Isn't this a bit like saying "If repairing televisions is your passion -work hard and I'm sure it will work out"?
It doesn't matter how much you are into something - if the technology or market shifts around you and you're left in a dead industry, all that passion and interest won't pay the bills.
Pharmacy pays far better than radiography does, basic pay is around £10,000 higher than a newly qualified radiographer. So financially it makes more sense to stick with pharmacy.
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(Original post by throwawaypharm)
I actually don’t have access to Clearing because I’ve accepted a place on the Pharmacy course, I’d have to withdraw from the course. I know that seems like the right option, considering I don’t really want to do Pharmacy but I just know my parents would prefer I do the year of Pharmacy and apply to Diagnostic Radiography next year, if I don’t get in, at least I’ll be on a course.
They’re talking non-stop about how proud they are of me doing this course and I just want to make them proud :/ In all honesty, I don’t even feel ready for university. I’ll only be 17 when I’m going and moving almost 2 hours away from home...
Do you think I can email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it? If they say no, do you think that will effect my place on the Pharmacy course?
I actually don’t have access to Clearing because I’ve accepted a place on the Pharmacy course, I’d have to withdraw from the course. I know that seems like the right option, considering I don’t really want to do Pharmacy but I just know my parents would prefer I do the year of Pharmacy and apply to Diagnostic Radiography next year, if I don’t get in, at least I’ll be on a course.
They’re talking non-stop about how proud they are of me doing this course and I just want to make them proud :/ In all honesty, I don’t even feel ready for university. I’ll only be 17 when I’m going and moving almost 2 hours away from home...
Do you think I can email and see if I could switch without having to apply formally through UCAS, I’d happily write another statement for it? If they say no, do you think that will effect my place on the Pharmacy course?
Do what you want to do; if that is pharmacy so be it, or if that is radiography do that. But whatever you do, make sure you get into the best university you can and achieve the best you can because ultimately a degree is an investment so someone going to the University of Cambridge is getting a lot more bang for their buck than someone going to Wolverhampton University (just as an example). However, the university you go to matters far less in subjects in the medical field so doesn't get too bogged down if you can't get into decent universities for your subject.
I predict there will be plenty of clearing places for radiography at decent universities so if your mind is set on radiography, maybe withdraw your offer before results day to get a head start in clearing or if you're worried about your results, reject your place on results day and then go through. A productive gap year is thousands of times better, not only for your CV but also for your skills than 1 year doing a degree which you hate.
Good luck.
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