LJMU - Pharmacy

Hello LJMU pharmacy students. I might be joining you soon and as much as I am excited I am also very nervous, I do not want to be behind on anything, hence I have alot of questions which I was hoping some of you can answer, just to put my mind at ease so I know what to expect. I was hoping anyone could give me a break down of how the course is at LJMU. Particularly for year 1s. I still do not know weather time table wise, pharmacy is more like medicine level busy, or bio-med chill? I need to know how crammed the schedule is for pharmacy students. Also how much days of the week do you have lectures vs practical/lab work on, and do you always have something every day? Also is the content understandable so far? Have you guys managed to make friends from the first week? Also for assignments, do they require to be answered in fancy academic English or does English downgrade your work in any way? What is graded and what is not? When are you given a structured timetable after you join? And do you have to pay the full fee at the start of the year, or are deposits throughout the year accepted by LJMU and if so how many unis. For those of you who get extra time in assessments, did you need to apply for disabled student allowance to get that applied to your assessments? Or did the university just do it for you? Do you always find space in the lecture room or are you left standing on your feet sometime if you arrive a little late (How crowded in lectures)? Plus are there any pharmacy - related leadership opportunities available for you on campus? For example to help other applicants the following years etc?
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help answer even one of these questions, as knowing something is better than nothing at the moment. I am very grateful and excited for the opportunity and am hoping to see some of you next year!

Hello there,
It’s great to hear that you’re considering joining us for the MPharm program! 🙂
I’m not a Pharmacy student myself, but I’ll do my best to answer your questions.
Looking at the current Level 4 (first-year) timetable for MPharm students, classes run five days a week from 9am–5pm, with an hour lunch break each day. On Thursdays, there’s an early finish at 1pm. While timetables may change next year, you can generally expect to be on campus around five days a week.
Practicals currently run on three days a week from 9am–1pm. On those days, afternoons are usually filled with lectures or workshops. The remaining two days are typically lecture- or workshop-based. This is just a general guide, as timetables can change each year.
There are lots of ways to make friends in your first week at university, whether that’s through halls, talking with coursemates, joining societies (there are quite a few STEM ones), or through part-time work and volunteering.
For assignments, you’ll be given clear marking criteria. What matters most is that your work is clear and shows understanding. Writing in your own words is always better than trying to sound overly academic using terms you don’t fully understand. Your writing skills and confidence will naturally develop throughout the degree.
You can also book one-to-one meetings with lecturers, and the Academic Success Team in the library can give feedback on draft work.
You’ll receive your personal timetable during induction in the first week of your studies, which introduces you to your course and what to expect for the semester.
In terms of fees, are you an international student? The International Admissions team can help at [email protected], or you can call the number Tayba mentioned. If you’re a UK student, tuition fees are usually paid directly to the university by Student Finance.
For disability support or extra time in assessments, you can apply for support and adjustments before starting your studies. The team can be contacted at [email protected]
The university only admits students within its capacity, so you will always be able to find a seat in lectures.
We’re also very lucky to have two careers teams on campus—Student Futures and Unitemps—which offer part-time work, placements, and internships across all faculties. I’ve personally done some research assistant roles and currently work as a student ambassador. My roles include remote work such as answering questions on The Student Room and blog writing, as well as supporting in-person open days, which are great fun.
I hope this helps, but please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
Megan (LJMU Rep)