work experience pharmacy / dentistry

hey guys im going into year 12 on Wednesday and im interested in studying dentistry after sixth form and I’ve seen that a lot of work experience is needed for it how do I get this work experience because ive emailed all local dentists but none have responded idk how im gonna get work experience because I wanna do all work experience in year 12 so i have more time for revision in year 13 as i know its will be a hard year . I also want to find work experience in pharmacy as im interested in pharmacology . Not sure if i want to do pharmacy or pharmacology or dentistry this js too much for me too decide 🥲🥲

Reply 1

imxa6

Study Forum Helper

Original post by Ranouch

hi! dentistry is a great career pathway, and it’s good to hear you’re interested in getting ahead with work experience, however it’s worth considering:

usually you need very recent work exp, and i understand not wanting to leave it to yr 13 but it’s inevitable. many 17 yr olds will be applying right now for work exp, so usually priority will go to them due to their applications for uni being due in october. and many practices don’t really want to facilitate them, so it’s normal to receive a lack of response. doesn’t make it any less frustrating! if you don’t receive the response you’d like through emails, it might be worth contacting them over call or in person; it might increase your chance of being accepted. if you’re unable to find work exp, do volunteering instead and then apply for work exp in yr 13.
its also suggested that you do volunteering or work exp during holidays, so you’re not as distracted or missing crucial school time.
if you’re unsure between pharmacology or dentistry, check out both forums, maybe ask some people in real life about it, apply for work exp, you should be able to discern what interests you more :smile:

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good luck! and i hope this helps

Also @04MR17 , would we be able to get this thread moved to the dentistry forum :wink:

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Reply 2

bludolphin

Heyy i am also y12 planning to pursue dentistry, i am planning on starting an instagram page promoting oral health awareness and all sorts of things, u could get leadership skills and organisation skills by that besides of work experiences! if you are willing to join pop me a msg! :smile:

Reply 3

bludolphin

@teenteethtalk, im tryna promote it lol