Pharmacy Forum UK  

Go Back   Pharmacy Forum UK > Student Section > Ask a Pharmacist
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Ask a Pharmacist Are you thinking of becoming a pharmacist? Before you train for five long years ask other pharmacists what their jobs are really like.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11th, May 2007, 02:23 AM
snowy's Avatar
snowy snowy is offline
Frequent Poster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 38
Default What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Hi I understand pre-reg employers will make a conditional offer to successful applicants but I am wondering what degree result is normally requested? A pharmacist told me that most only look for a pass with the exception being Boots who want at least a 2:2. Is she correct in telling me this? It's becoming more and more competitive now I find it hard to believe this. Also when applying for pre-reg positions, do the employers ask for your current results at the time?
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11th, May 2007, 05:46 PM
johnep johnep is offline
King Amongst Members
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 995
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Results only matter if two candidates with everything else equal. same throughout life.
johnep
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 11th, May 2007, 07:31 PM
admin's Avatar
admin admin is offline
Forum Creator
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 1,592
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Hi

I've never been asked which class of degree I've got, and I have worked in two hospitals, and been a store manager for two of the biggest chains there are.

I have to agree with John............
__________________
Admin

Please never reveal personal details on the forum.

Keep it clean because I'll be watching !
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 12th, May 2007, 01:24 PM
hannahd hannahd is offline
Brilliant Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 92
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Boots requires you to have at least a 2:2 to undertake a pre-reg with them. At present, it's only Boots that asks for this but with the increasing competition, it's likely the other companies may follow (and Boots may up that to a 2:1).
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 22nd, May 2007, 11:16 AM
snowy's Avatar
snowy snowy is offline
Frequent Poster
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 38
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Thanks for the replies.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 22nd, January 2008, 12:30 AM
35%Daffodil 35%Daffodil is offline
First Time Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

I know Morrisons ask for a 2:2. Hope that helps.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 25th, January 2008, 10:36 PM
#1_Wasteman #1_Wasteman is offline
Active Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 19
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Can I just ask why it's becoming increasingly competitive?

Are more people studying pharmacy in general or is it because more people want to undertake the pre-reg year in particular stores?
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 26th, January 2008, 07:14 AM
the old merlin the old merlin is offline
Top-Class Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 163
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Quote:
Originally Posted by #1_Wasteman View Post
Can I just ask why it's becoming increasingly competitive?

Are more people studying pharmacy in general or is it because more people want to undertake the pre-reg year in particular stores?
Almost certainly the former, coupled with cuts in training budgets in NHS hospitals. Several Universities have introduced Pharmacy MPharms in the past few years.
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 26th, January 2008, 01:22 PM
giggsy giggsy is offline
Prolific Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 216
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

Is there somewhere you can actually see how many mpharm graduates are being produced out of each of the 23uni at present?
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 26th, January 2008, 02:09 PM
Titch Titch is offline
Brilliant Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 82
Default Re: What degree results do pre-reg employers look for?

UCAS handbook used to list no of students on a course so that should give you ballpark figure of number graduating, allowing for a few changing course, resitting etc.

Not sure if figure still published though.
__________________
Titch
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:50 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.0.0
Pharmacy Forum UK