Leicester or Lincoln for pharmacy 2024?
I have offers from both Leiciester and Lincoln for pharmacy. Just wondering if anyone else does and which unis you're picking/why?
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Original post by r-reputation
I have offers from both Leiciester and Lincoln for pharmacy. Just wondering if anyone else does and which unis you're picking/why?
Daughter had offers for Notts Newcastle Lincoln Leicester and DMU. Ended up putting Newcastle as firm and Leicester as insurance. Didn't pick Lincoln as it's approx 30 to 40 mins from where we live, quite a small city compared to other choices, she knows it well but it is a lot less busy and less things to do/ places to go and visit than the other cities she chose. (Just her opinion) Also on open day said you have 2 full days lectures beginning of week, then rest of week free.Notts ruled out as campus based, she prefers cities, although the campus was lovely. Newcastle she loved, and liked Leicester to when she went for open day at DMU, she also walked to Leicester uni whilst there is see the Leicester campus to.Picked Leicester as second as lower grade entry required so if she doesn't get the grades she wants, hoping to get in there. Liked Leicester city and uni, said it was very green with parks etc, even though it was in centre city, also placements on course really good, only downside extra financial costs and can be put anywhere in country.
If you have any question ref Lincoln, I'll try n help
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Reply 2
Original post by r-reputation
I have offers from both Leiciester and Lincoln for pharmacy. Just wondering if anyone else does and which unis you're picking/why?
Did you go to Leicester open day, just curious what they said about costs for placements and also where they send you as the email did got said can be sent all over midlands or the country
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Original post by SamW148
Did you go to Leicester open day, just curious what they said about costs for placements and also where they send you as the email did got said can be sent all over midlands or the country
Yeah i did go to the offer holder day. In terms of placement they said they have enough placements so that everyone can do it in Leicester so you can just say in accommodation and go from there if you want. They also have links with boots, Day Lewis and one more community pharmacy (I forgot which one) nationally so you can stay at home and go to the nearest branch to your house if you want to. So its not like you'll be assigned somewhere random and you have to get accommodation and things there or anything.
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Leicester.
Lincoln students have been desperately looking for transfer places at other Unis.
Clearly something is 'wrong' with that course.
Lincoln students have been desperately looking for transfer places at other Unis.
Clearly something is 'wrong' with that course.
(edited 1 year ago)
Reply 5
Original post by r-reputation
I have offers from both Leiciester and Lincoln for pharmacy. Just wondering if anyone else does and which unis you're picking/why?
Hi @r-reputation
Congratulations on receiving offers from both Leicester and Lincoln for Pharmacy!
Our Pharmacy program is highly regarded for its strong focus on clinical practice, research opportunities, and support for student development. Leicester's state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and strong connections with local healthcare providers ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Additionally, our vibrant campus life and diverse student community make Leicester a great place to study and live. As a current student at Leicester, I am confident that you'll find Leicester to be an excellent choice for your Pharmacy education.
Whilst the Pharmacy course itself is brand new, the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester has more than 40 years of experience & expertise in Health education. For the first three years, you will join other healthcare students from across the College of Life Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Department Practitioners) in a series of inter-professional teaching and learning sessions. Learning alongside other healthcare students is ideal preparation for the workplace environment.
During the course, you will develop your knowledge and skills through a mix of academic study and work-based learning. We believe that gaining practical, real-world experience is one of the best ways to develop the professional competencies demanded of a pharmacist. Starting in your first year, throughout the MPharm you will spend over 40 weeks on clinical placement in a wide range of settings.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!
Sumayyah
Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience
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Original post by r-reputation
I have offers from both Leiciester and Lincoln for pharmacy. Just wondering if anyone else does and which unis you're picking/why?
Leicester is a much better university and is one of the top for pharmacy in terms of research and for future careers a lot better than lincoln
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Original post by saphia2004
Leicester is a much better university and is one of the top for pharmacy in terms of research and for future careers a lot better than lincoln
Leicester only launched their MPharm programme this year so haven’t even had a student cohort yet, and Lincoln is #1 in the country for Pharmacy this year (Guardian)? I wondered if you were talking about DMU but they’re definitely not near the top for Pharmacy haha
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Hey! I got offers for Notts, Leicester DMU and Lincoln- I applied in October and Uni of Leicester only announced they were running MPharm in January, or I would’ve applied there too. I ended up going with Lincoln as it just feels very homely to me and I can see myself there, but I will say they’re currently on a GPhC action plan as their placements have been deemed insufficient, so they need to rectify that before October to gain reaccreditation. Despite this, it is #1 in the country (Guardian) for Pharmacy this year and scored maximum points, so that must bode well for student satisfaction, grad prospects etc.
Notts is Notts so very prestigious and will always be a world-class education.
Unfortunately as Leicester is a new programme, there aren’t students to speak on their experience and there isn’t much to go on apart from visiting them in person/talking to them. It does look like a great programme with a heavy clinical focus and lots of placement time as above, I just find the cities very different and Lincoln is much smaller/more quaint/less busy. I also just felt something click when I visited and spoke to the academics, and it felt like a good fit.
At the end of the day an MPharm is an MPharm, so one of the most important factors is seeing yourself living and thriving in the city for years to come! Both of them have limitations and uncertainties so vibes are a good indicator haha (and if you pick Lincoln, feel free to message me🥲)
Notts is Notts so very prestigious and will always be a world-class education.
Unfortunately as Leicester is a new programme, there aren’t students to speak on their experience and there isn’t much to go on apart from visiting them in person/talking to them. It does look like a great programme with a heavy clinical focus and lots of placement time as above, I just find the cities very different and Lincoln is much smaller/more quaint/less busy. I also just felt something click when I visited and spoke to the academics, and it felt like a good fit.
At the end of the day an MPharm is an MPharm, so one of the most important factors is seeing yourself living and thriving in the city for years to come! Both of them have limitations and uncertainties so vibes are a good indicator haha (and if you pick Lincoln, feel free to message me🥲)
Reply 9
Original post by McGinger
Leicester.
Lincoln students have been desperately looking for transfer places at other Unis.
Clearly something is 'wrong' with that course.
Lincoln students have been desperately looking for transfer places at other Unis.
Clearly something is 'wrong' with that course.
Hi. If you don't mind, could you explain in detail in what way Lincoln pharmacy is not good?
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Original post by uhyunn
Hi. If you don't mind, could you explain in detail in what way Lincoln pharmacy is not good?
They had to redo their GPhC reaccreditation event as they didn’t meet the GPhC’s MPharm learning outcomes (meaning they had to put an action plan in place so as to become reaccredited and allowed to continue running the course)- I did visit and really loved them but the whole thing set me on edge a little and my nerves couldn’t take uncertainty, I ended up going to Notts and couldn’t be happier! I’m not sure if they’ve completed the part 2 reaccreditation event yet and what the outcome was- I think it was due for October? While I loved my visits, as McGinger said it appears lots of students have been applying for transfer places (whether that’s because of the uncertainty or the course itself). They did say they’d have “teach out” agreements in the instance they didn’t meet the criteria at the part 2 event and had to stop offering the course, but obviously they wouldn’t be able to accept new students in that event!
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