How should I choose which Pharmacy course to apply to?

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Currently I have a university shortlist with courses at unis I like and interesting courses, but I’m wondering if there are other things specific to a pharmacy course that I should consider when selecting a university.

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LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

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Hi there,

It’s great that you’ve already got a shortlist of universities and courses you're interested in! When it comes to Pharmacy, there are a few course-specific things you might want to look into as part of your decision-making:

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Accreditation – Make sure the course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This is essential, as it confirms the course meets professional standards and qualifies you to progress towards becoming a registered pharmacist. For example, LJMU’s MPharm course is GPhC-accredited.

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Placement opportunities and partnerships – Look into which hospitals, community pharmacies, or industry partners the universities are linked with. Placements are a key part of your training, so consider the location of these opportunities and whether they’re accessible (especially if you don’t drive – are they on public transport routes?)

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Assessment formats – All Pharmacy degrees involve exams, but different universities balance assessments differently. At LJMU, alongside exams, we use coursework like care plans for fictional patients, formulary development, research presentations, and viva voce exams. Think about how you learn best and what kind of assessment style suits you.

You can see more about the LJMU MPharm course here: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2025/35577-pharmacy-mpharm

Hope that helps! 🙂

Megan (LJMU Rep)

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Catjue35

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by Tegano

Currently I have a university shortlist with courses at unis I like and interesting courses, but I’m wondering if there are other things specific to a pharmacy course that I should consider when selecting a university.

consider course structure, how they test you if its accredited(though i think ones in the process of being accredited u still come out with the same degree but make sure u come out with an accredited degree), what kind of place you want to be for four years (if u like a city or more greenery) consider how u would get to placements if u like a campus uni and cost of living (its hard to work through a degree so make sure u would be able to afford it!) whilst some of these are a little less relevant/important like where you are as all accredited courses are the same make sure you will also have a good time! and dont just focus on big names league table

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Tegano

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Original post

by Catjue35

consider course structure, how they test you if its accredited(though i think ones in the process of being accredited u still come out with the same degree but make sure u come out with an accredited degree), what kind of place you want to be for four years (if u like a city or more greenery) consider how u would get to placements if u like a campus uni and cost of living (its hard to work through a degree so make sure u would be able to afford it!) whilst some of these are a little less relevant/important like where you are as all accredited courses are the same make sure you will also have a good time! and dont just focus on big names league table

Thank you!

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