Insurance choices for pharmacy
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bath or reading university to be put for insurance choice? Both have the same requirement for me (one a and oneb)
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
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by Catjue35bath or reading university to be put for insurance choice? Both have the same requirement for me (one a and oneb)
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
I was thinking of the same thing too.
I'm commenting so when someone responds I can get to see what they are saying too 😅
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Catjue35
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by userr456I was thinking of the same thing too.
I'm commenting so when someone responds I can get to see what they are saying too 😅
I'm commenting so when someone responds I can get to see what they are saying too 😅
Hopefully we hear back soon lol
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Neither are 'better' for Pharmacy, all MPharm are accredited degrees with exactly the same syllabus requirements. The NHS wont ask 'which Uni' and neither will your future customers and patients.
Bath - smaller, concrete campus Uni with good sports facilities on a cold hill above an expensive touristy town.
Reading - not the fanciest town in the UK, but busier and potentially cheaper than Bath, and has fast transport links to London. Reading will have a more diverse student population that Bath which is majority white / middle class.
Bath - smaller, concrete campus Uni with good sports facilities on a cold hill above an expensive touristy town.
Reading - not the fanciest town in the UK, but busier and potentially cheaper than Bath, and has fast transport links to London. Reading will have a more diverse student population that Bath which is majority white / middle class.
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by Catjue35bath or reading university to be put for insurance choice? Both have the same requirement for me (one a and oneb)
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Hiya! As a fourth year pharmacy student at Bath, hopefully I can give some insight into what it’s like to study here
Congratulations on your grades! It’s always good to have multiple options available.
Pharmacy is a very varied degree - we cover a wide range of content and teaching is delivered in many different ways. The overall content taught at each uni has to be the same but this may be delivered in different ways.
At Bath, each of our modules cover a different system in the body. We learn about them from a variety of subjects, for example pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical therapeutics to gain thorough and collected knowledge of each system. This content is taught in lectures and reinforced in workshops (seminars), lab practicals, clinical practice and on placements. I enjoy this mix of teaching as it doesn’t get so tedious when you have to gain so much knowledge.
In terms of uni life, I think Bath offers a good balance of studying and socialising. There are plenty of social opportunities through things like events, sports groups, and societies. Bath is very big on sports so if you’re even vaguely interested in a sport I would recommend joining a group (even if its recreationally) as you will meet a lot of people and it’s a good opportunity to form long lasting friendships.
Outside of that you will of course meet people based on where you are housed and who is on your course. A lot of the student halls have a significant number of students living in each flat (mine had over 20) so it’s pretty likely you’ll meet some people you click with through that. Also, pharmacy often has particularly social cohorts due to the nature of the degree requiring good communication. Pharmacy is a demanding degree, but if you manage your time well you will have time to spend on hobbies / socialising.
I do think Bath is a great place to be a student in. The city is really beautiful and there's plenty of spaces where you can study both on campus and in the city. The university is relatively small (both in size and student numbers) so it's convenient it get to classes and there is more of a community feeling.
Both cities have their perks. I grew up near Reading and chose to come to Bath so that was more appealing to me but maybe for others it would be different. I recommend visiting both cities and campuses if possible, to figure out which one would be more fitting for you.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you have about Bath or pharmacy. Good luck with your decision!
Lauren, University of Bath.
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Catjue35
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by University of BathHiya! As a fourth year pharmacy student at Bath, hopefully I can give some insight into what it’s like to study here
Congratulations on your grades! It’s always good to have multiple options available.
Pharmacy is a very varied degree - we cover a wide range of content and teaching is delivered in many different ways. The overall content taught at each uni has to be the same but this may be delivered in different ways.
At Bath, each of our modules cover a different system in the body. We learn about them from a variety of subjects, for example pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical therapeutics to gain thorough and collected knowledge of each system. This content is taught in lectures and reinforced in workshops (seminars), lab practicals, clinical practice and on placements. I enjoy this mix of teaching as it doesn’t get so tedious when you have to gain so much knowledge.
In terms of uni life, I think Bath offers a good balance of studying and socialising. There are plenty of social opportunities through things like events, sports groups, and societies. Bath is very big on sports so if you’re even vaguely interested in a sport I would recommend joining a group (even if its recreationally) as you will meet a lot of people and it’s a good opportunity to form long lasting friendships.
Outside of that you will of course meet people based on where you are housed and who is on your course. A lot of the student halls have a significant number of students living in each flat (mine had over 20) so it’s pretty likely you’ll meet some people you click with through that. Also, pharmacy often has particularly social cohorts due to the nature of the degree requiring good communication. Pharmacy is a demanding degree, but if you manage your time well you will have time to spend on hobbies / socialising.
I do think Bath is a great place to be a student in. The city is really beautiful and there's plenty of spaces where you can study both on campus and in the city. The university is relatively small (both in size and student numbers) so it's convenient it get to classes and there is more of a community feeling.
Both cities have their perks. I grew up near Reading and chose to come to Bath so that was more appealing to me but maybe for others it would be different. I recommend visiting both cities and campuses if possible, to figure out which one would be more fitting for you.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you have about Bath or pharmacy. Good luck with your decision!
Lauren, University of Bath.
Congratulations on your grades! It’s always good to have multiple options available.
Pharmacy is a very varied degree - we cover a wide range of content and teaching is delivered in many different ways. The overall content taught at each uni has to be the same but this may be delivered in different ways.
At Bath, each of our modules cover a different system in the body. We learn about them from a variety of subjects, for example pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical therapeutics to gain thorough and collected knowledge of each system. This content is taught in lectures and reinforced in workshops (seminars), lab practicals, clinical practice and on placements. I enjoy this mix of teaching as it doesn’t get so tedious when you have to gain so much knowledge.
In terms of uni life, I think Bath offers a good balance of studying and socialising. There are plenty of social opportunities through things like events, sports groups, and societies. Bath is very big on sports so if you’re even vaguely interested in a sport I would recommend joining a group (even if its recreationally) as you will meet a lot of people and it’s a good opportunity to form long lasting friendships.
Outside of that you will of course meet people based on where you are housed and who is on your course. A lot of the student halls have a significant number of students living in each flat (mine had over 20) so it’s pretty likely you’ll meet some people you click with through that. Also, pharmacy often has particularly social cohorts due to the nature of the degree requiring good communication. Pharmacy is a demanding degree, but if you manage your time well you will have time to spend on hobbies / socialising.
I do think Bath is a great place to be a student in. The city is really beautiful and there's plenty of spaces where you can study both on campus and in the city. The university is relatively small (both in size and student numbers) so it's convenient it get to classes and there is more of a community feeling.
Both cities have their perks. I grew up near Reading and chose to come to Bath so that was more appealing to me but maybe for others it would be different. I recommend visiting both cities and campuses if possible, to figure out which one would be more fitting for you.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you have about Bath or pharmacy. Good luck with your decision!
Lauren, University of Bath.
Hii thanks for this reply i was wondering about external accomodation as i know that the city centre where students tend to move out to in later years is that easilyafforded comparative to uni student accomodation? And i was wondering if you knew how tge course can vary in terms of teaching styles (i know that the degree is accredited but im quite interested in the delivery of the teaching as its a big factor in how i study) and i was wondering if there are many things to do outside of the nightlife and uni societies
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by Catjue35Hii thanks for this reply i was wondering about external accomodation as i know that the city centre where students tend to move out to in later years is that easilyafforded comparative to uni student accomodation? And i was wondering if you knew how tge course can vary in terms of teaching styles (i know that the degree is accredited but im quite interested in the delivery of the teaching as its a big factor in how i study) and i was wondering if there are many things to do outside of the nightlife and uni societies
No worries!
The private accommodation is typically a little less than uni accommodation. At the moment it looks like uni accommodation is around £800 per month (some are more and some are less) and I’m paying £625 for my private accommodation this year (excluding bills), which is pretty typical for a shared house. For both types of accom, you will be able to find cheaper options. Houses further outside of the city centre are generally less expensive, but the commute may be more challenging.
I’ve had a look a the course pages for a few pharmacy schools and they all mention the same types of teaching that I mentioned before, so I imagine it’s more variation in the proportion of each teaching style. If I were to guess, I’d say Bath incorporates more time for placements (about 12 weeks throughout the degree) and has more of a focus on clinical practice, as we spend several hours a week practicing clinical skills from second year, but it’s hard to directly compare. I’d recommend visiting the university websites of the unis you’re interested in and seeing if they give more details on this. Otherwise there is often a ‘chat to students’ function where you can ask a student directly (see here for Bath), which might be helpful.
There’s plenty to get up to in the day. There’s a reason Bath attracts so many tourists - because there’s a lot of sights worth seeing. Even as a local, it’s still nice to visit the landmarks like the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths occasionally. Slightly more niche places like the Thermae Bath Spa, The Circus, and Prior Park are also super unique and worth a trip. Town itself is also really nice and there are plenty of shops and independent cafe’s and restaurants. If you like walking, there are some nice walking routes including the Skyline walk and Two Tunnels. For more exciting activities you could go to Boom battle bar or Lane 7. Also, if I ever want to go somewhere that Bath cannot provide (I’m thinking Wingstop), Bristol is only 15 mins away on the train.
I hope that answered your questions!
Lauren, University of Bath
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Catjue35
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Hii that was super helpful thank you so much for the information and having looked into accomodation prices im glad its seems somewhat affordable and really fun
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by Catjue35Hii that was super helpful thank you so much for the information and having looked into accomodation prices im glad its seems somewhat affordable and really fun
No worries, I'm glad I was able to help 🙂
Yes, there's definitely ways to make it more affordable and I have enjoyed my time here anyway.
If you come up with any other questions, I'm always happy to provide answers. Good luck with your exams and I'm sure you'll have a great time wherever you end up!
Lauren, University of Bath
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by University of BathHiya! As a fourth year pharmacy student at Bath, hopefully I can give some insight into what it’s like to study here
Congratulations on your grades! It’s always good to have multiple options available.
Pharmacy is a very varied degree - we cover a wide range of content and teaching is delivered in many different ways. The overall content taught at each uni has to be the same but this may be delivered in different ways.
At Bath, each of our modules cover a different system in the body. We learn about them from a variety of subjects, for example pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical therapeutics to gain thorough and collected knowledge of each system. This content is taught in lectures and reinforced in workshops (seminars), lab practicals, clinical practice and on placements. I enjoy this mix of teaching as it doesn’t get so tedious when you have to gain so much knowledge.
In terms of uni life, I think Bath offers a good balance of studying and socialising. There are plenty of social opportunities through things like events, sports groups, and societies. Bath is very big on sports so if you’re even vaguely interested in a sport I would recommend joining a group (even if its recreationally) as you will meet a lot of people and it’s a good opportunity to form long lasting friendships.
Outside of that you will of course meet people based on where you are housed and who is on your course. A lot of the student halls have a significant number of students living in each flat (mine had over 20) so it’s pretty likely you’ll meet some people you click with through that. Also, pharmacy often has particularly social cohorts due to the nature of the degree requiring good communication. Pharmacy is a demanding degree, but if you manage your time well you will have time to spend on hobbies / socialising.
I do think Bath is a great place to be a student in. The city is really beautiful and there's plenty of spaces where you can study both on campus and in the city. The university is relatively small (both in size and student numbers) so it's convenient it get to classes and there is more of a community feeling.
Both cities have their perks. I grew up near Reading and chose to come to Bath so that was more appealing to me but maybe for others it would be different. I recommend visiting both cities and campuses if possible, to figure out which one would be more fitting for you.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you have about Bath or pharmacy. Good luck with your decision!
Lauren, University of Bath.
Congratulations on your grades! It’s always good to have multiple options available.
Pharmacy is a very varied degree - we cover a wide range of content and teaching is delivered in many different ways. The overall content taught at each uni has to be the same but this may be delivered in different ways.
At Bath, each of our modules cover a different system in the body. We learn about them from a variety of subjects, for example pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical therapeutics to gain thorough and collected knowledge of each system. This content is taught in lectures and reinforced in workshops (seminars), lab practicals, clinical practice and on placements. I enjoy this mix of teaching as it doesn’t get so tedious when you have to gain so much knowledge.
In terms of uni life, I think Bath offers a good balance of studying and socialising. There are plenty of social opportunities through things like events, sports groups, and societies. Bath is very big on sports so if you’re even vaguely interested in a sport I would recommend joining a group (even if its recreationally) as you will meet a lot of people and it’s a good opportunity to form long lasting friendships.
Outside of that you will of course meet people based on where you are housed and who is on your course. A lot of the student halls have a significant number of students living in each flat (mine had over 20) so it’s pretty likely you’ll meet some people you click with through that. Also, pharmacy often has particularly social cohorts due to the nature of the degree requiring good communication. Pharmacy is a demanding degree, but if you manage your time well you will have time to spend on hobbies / socialising.
I do think Bath is a great place to be a student in. The city is really beautiful and there's plenty of spaces where you can study both on campus and in the city. The university is relatively small (both in size and student numbers) so it's convenient it get to classes and there is more of a community feeling.
Both cities have their perks. I grew up near Reading and chose to come to Bath so that was more appealing to me but maybe for others it would be different. I recommend visiting both cities and campuses if possible, to figure out which one would be more fitting for you.
I’m happy to answer any other questions you have about Bath or pharmacy. Good luck with your decision!
Lauren, University of Bath.
Hey i got a place for pharmacy at bath too and i was wondering what ur timetable is likeee😭😭 sorry if this is nosy.
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by e.asmeromHey i got a place for pharmacy at bath too and i was wondering what ur timetable is likeee😭😭 sorry if this is nosy.
Hiya! Congrats on your offer! and don’t worry, it’s a reasonable question 🙂
In years 1, 2, and 3, exams are much more significant than coursework so there’s a lot more content to learn. To cover this, we have a very intense schedule of lectures in the first half of each semester. This could be something like lectures 9-4, 4 days a week (we finish early on Wednesdays so the longest day would be 9-1). Then the second half of the semesters are more focused on seminars (workshops) and tutorials and are more like 9-1 every day, so there’s more time for independent study. This is to reinforce our learning from lectures and give us time to prepare for exams, which are in January and May. Most modules are 1 semester long but we have 1 or 2 that are year-long, so we typically have 2 written exams in January and 4 in May.
There are also other forms of teaching thrown in occasionally, such as lab practicals and clinical practice. The labs are more concentrated in the earlier years, while the clinical practice occurs more in later years. We also have a lot of placements. There are some in local hospitals, which are a day long, to reinforce content we have been learning, and then others which are 1/ 2 weeks long in different sectors to give us practical experience. These start from 1st year now I believe.
4th year is very different from the other years. The first semester is devoted to our dissertations, which can be carried out abroad (I did mine in Helsinki, Finland). There is also a 2 week hospital placement sometime in that period. Then 2nd semester, which I am in now, has a loooot of placements and is mostly coursework based. When we are at uni, our timetable is pretty packed with lectures but this is just the ‘advanced’ versions of content covered in earlier years so is easier to understand. I will have exams in May but they are mostly clinical (practical) exams, I only have 2 written exams, one of which is maths.
I hope that answered your question 🙂
Lauren, University of Bath
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by Catjue35bath or reading university to be put for insurance choice? Both have the same requirement for me (one a and oneb)
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Can anyone tell me what its like studying pharmacy or what uni life is like at each university?
Good afternoon,
Choosing a university depends on what you want from your university experience. Every student wants something slightly different, such as lecture style or exam vs no exams. I always recommend deciding what you want from your university and writing a list. You can compare the two universities to your own criteria; this means the university will be the best fit for you.
The Whatuni website is good for reviews on Find A Course, as they have a full comprehensive list of reviews. There is an ambassador scheme at the University of Reading where prospective students can message current students; you can find more information here.
When I was applying to the university, I found it very helpful to attend an Open Day; however, for students who live far away or do not have access to an Open Day, there is a Virtual Tour, which prospective students can look at from their homes. I highly recommend you have a look at the Virtual Tour; it provides an insight into the campus. You can find the RSU Sports Clubs and the Societies, which are run by the student union.
There is also a selection of Student activities which occur throughout the year. At the end of every year, there is a Summer Ball, which is a large festival-like event. There is live music on different stages, a theme park, and lots of food and drink vendors. It's seen as one of the highlights of the year.
We currently have a thread for 2025 applicants, where new students can find and talk to each other. Similarly, the student ambassadors have posted key tips for joining the university.
I hope this information helps you gain an inside perspective of the university.
Additionally, I highly recommend you contact the unibuddy ambassadors (Link provided above), as they will be able to provide course-specific information.if you have any questions, please let us know.
All the best,
Ella
Bsc Ecology
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