Unis for pharmacy
I want to study pharmacy but I was just wondering if the uni you study MPharm at is important and taken to account when applying for jobs post-graduation. For example, would an employer be less likely to give me a job if I studied pharmacy at a lower ranked uni compared to a higher one like Nottingham?
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by estherxooI want to study pharmacy but I was just wondering if the uni you study MPharm at is important and taken to account when applying for jobs post-graduation. For example, would an employer be less likely to give me a job if I studied pharmacy at a lower ranked uni compared to a higher one like Nottingham?
Answered many times before. Pharmacy is somewhat unique in this regard. Where you study pharmacy will have no influence on your employability. Get on the GPhC register and no one will as or care where you studied.
Pick a university that you like the look of and also its associated town/city. And also pick one you can afford. The cost of accommodation and general living expenditure can vary considerably. For pharmacy it will be for 4 years of your life so do your research well.
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Hi there!
I'm a third year pharmacy student at the University of Bath!
It's great you're considering to study pharmacy and its definitely a great course that teaches you a variety of useful skills.
In terms of universities, all pharmacy schools in the UK are regulated by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) who manages the pharmacist and pharmacy technicians. Therefore all schools have required content that they have to teach you.
The important thing is the degree and less so about the universities because a MPharm degree is highly sought out for. After third year, all student pharmacist who want to do their pre-registration year in the England/ Wales or Scotland, have to do an exam called the Oriel. The pre-reg year is necessary for you to become a fully qualified pharmacist. This exam determines the placement of trainee pharmacists into pre-reg training programs.
So in terms of picking which universities, think about what is important to you. Some factors may include:
I hope that helps and good luck with your application!
University of Bath
I'm a third year pharmacy student at the University of Bath!
It's great you're considering to study pharmacy and its definitely a great course that teaches you a variety of useful skills.
In terms of universities, all pharmacy schools in the UK are regulated by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) who manages the pharmacist and pharmacy technicians. Therefore all schools have required content that they have to teach you.
The important thing is the degree and less so about the universities because a MPharm degree is highly sought out for. After third year, all student pharmacist who want to do their pre-registration year in the England/ Wales or Scotland, have to do an exam called the Oriel. The pre-reg year is necessary for you to become a fully qualified pharmacist. This exam determines the placement of trainee pharmacists into pre-reg training programs.
So in terms of picking which universities, think about what is important to you. Some factors may include:
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cost of living
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city vs campus style universities
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the teaching
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safety of the university
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assessment styles
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contact hours
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semesters abroad
University of Bath
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by estherxooI want to study pharmacy but I was just wondering if the uni you study MPharm at is important and taken to account when applying for jobs post-graduation. For example, would an employer be less likely to give me a job if I studied pharmacy at a lower ranked uni compared to a higher one like Nottingham?
Hi,
As mentioned above, as long as the MPharm course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the university you study at does not affect employability. After your degree, what really matters is completing your training year and passing the GPhC registration exam to become a fully qualified pharmacist.
When choosing a university, it’s useful to focus on areas like the quality of teaching, level of support, placement opportunities, and how well the course fits your learning style.
Hope this helps,
Tayba
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