Preparing for Pharmacy

Preparing For Pharmacy gives students the chance to enter a world beyond prescriptions. From the design and manufacture of medicine to patient care, these activities provide unmissable insights for future pharmacists.

Participants will also brush up on their interview skills and receive expert mentoring to help them stand out from other applicants. On top of all that, we'll support them to gain real-world experience of being a pharmacist.

Students need to apply for a place themselves so please pass on the info to anyone you think might be interested. Applications are open now until Friday 6 March 2026.

What will students do?

There's lots more information for students on this page, so they can understand what they'll get involved with over the 18 months of activity. In-person and online activities will take place during school holidays, evenings or weekends. Some activities will be self-directed learning to be completed in student's own time. There's a real mix of delivery styles throughout the 18 months to enable the widest possible engagement.

Your students can get involved in:

• Welcome event with problem based learning scenarios

• E-mentoring from current pharmacy students

• Work experience placement in a pharmacy supported by on-campus activity

• Application and interview support for studying pharmacy

• Chemistry masterclass and revision support for A-levels

• Transition support for those going on to study at UEA, with access to experienced advisers

This multi-touchpoint activity sets your students up for success for studying pharmacy. They have access to skilled and knowledge professionals and current students throughout - it's their chance to get the support they need to make informed and confident choices about their future.

FAQ:

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Subject: Higher Education, Health And Social Care, Media And Film, Science, Pharmacy
Type: Knowledge, Skill
Audience: Young Person, Mature
Location: School, Campus, Online
Year Group: Y12, Y13, FE1, FE2, M
Gatsby Benchmark: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Term: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sign Up: Yp, Mature