We asked second year MPharm Pharmacy international student, Joanna Ayuba some questions about her experiences studying at the University of Birmingham. Why did you apply to study Pharmacy at the University of Birmingham? Studying in a Russell group of university appealed to me because it gave me the assurance that the lessons I would be learning … Continue reading “Joanna Ayuba, second year, MPharm Pharmacy – Q&A”
Category: Pharmacy
Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course
International student Mariam Zahid talks you through her experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course. “As an international student from Canada, you wouldn’t expect the two countries to be that different. However, when I started my course at the University of Birmingham, nothing was the same as back home except for the common language of English. When … Continue reading “Mariam Zahid – My experience on the MPharm Pharmacy course”
My volunteer story at Pyramid Pharmacy – Aneesa Ahmed, 4th year Pharmacy
An opportunity to volunteer at Pyramid Pharmacy in Cannock during the COVID crisis was announced from an email sent by the university careers team. Thereafter, I decided to volunteer with Pyramid Pharmacy to support its staff with the increased workload and pressure to supply patients with both their prescribed and non-prescribed medications. In doing so, … Continue reading “My volunteer story at Pyramid Pharmacy – Aneesa Ahmed, 4th year Pharmacy”
To firm or not to firm? by Beth
So, you’ve sent off your UCAS applications and the wait begins before you start receiving invitations for interview (if applicable) and offers from the universities you’ve applied to. The decision can seem very daunting to some, or exciting to others as you make the choice about where you’ll be living and studying for the next … Continue reading “To firm or not to firm? by Beth”