Obtaining a pre reg place without pharmacy experience?

[peace800]

Hi

I am due to apply for a pre reg place next year as I begin my 3rd year. I'm worried as I haven't had a summer placement in the last 2 years despite applying and I haven't been able to get any pharmacy part time or voluntary work. Will this limit me alot in terms of getting a pre reg with places like boots etc?

[Ritalin]

The long answer is no.

[peace800]

The long answer is no.

Thanks, I was beginning to worry but you have put me at ease.

[pharma-man]

They always need pre-regs in remote places. Expect competition in popular areas..I didn't get a pre-reg position at lloyds, boots or co-op in London. My only experience was working at an independent in the summer holidays.

[riks]

The trouble is trying to identify the remote places. These days it seems like there is competition everywhere. Do you know any places that are classified as remote in England?

[Right]

yes...competition everywhere.......atlantic seems to be the only remote place....

[riks]

You are extremely right, Right. The Atlantic seems like my only option. I've seen a few pre-reg places being advertised next to oil rigs in the Atlantic, 20 miles off the coast of Ireland, but the competition is high. 500 applicants for 4 places.

I'm thinking about Scotland but seems a bit racist down there. I was walking through Glasgow once, got called the P word a few times. Any pharmacist experienced racism in Scotland?

[johnep]

Yes, virtually all non Scots. they still blame the English for their troubles. Canadians and New Zealanders generally well accepted as many Scots emigrants.
johnep
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[doyle_909]

I have to disagree. I'm Scottish and having to apply to NES and Pharmalife to increase my chances of getting a 2012 place. Scotland has only 170 pre-reg places and there's over 200 students in my year alone at Strathclyde, nevermind inlcuding the students from RGU, Aberdeen. It's completely saturated.

[johnep]

As someone is supposed to have said: 'the finest road in Scotland is the road that leads South'.
johnep