GCSE results

[Pharmacist wannabe]

Hey everyone.... in my GCSE's i got 1 a, 6 b's and 4 c's. Are these grades good enough to get me into pharmacy school? For my A levels i'm doing chemistry, biology, maths and psychology so if i could get a couple of A's and a B would i have a good chance? Thanks

[johnep]

Subjects we used to have to study were Chem,Phys,Biology.
With the decline in physics teaching only Chem and Biol now regarded as priority. Your choices look excellent.
johnep

[TigerSwift]

As long as you get ABB-BBB (based this year) in your A-levels then you should get in fine. Some universities ask that you get at lease a B or C in GCSE English, Maths and Science but it is worth looking at each university separate to see if they ask for this and how flexible they will be otherwise.

[VChan]

When I was applying a couple of years ago, a lot of universities asked for a C in GCSE science, english and maths. Your GCSE grades are respectable, don't get me wrong, but rather than looking at them as a whole, which subjects did you get higher grades in? If the sciences and/or maths were subjects that you got a C in, then you definately need to consider whether an A-level in those subjects is something that you're going to a) enjoy and b) get good marks in.

You'll need at least a Chemistry A-level to get into Pharmacy, and Biology helps as well (although a lot of universities don't specifically ask for it). As for Maths...personally I think it should be recommended to all pharmacy students, because calculations are becoming more and more important, not just during your degree, but in the pre-reg exam as well. I guess it's all about working to your strengths... have a look at a couple of university entry requirements is the best advice really, to see what you're aiming for.

[Pharmacist wannabe]

When I was applying a couple of years ago, a lot of universities asked for a C in GCSE science, english and maths. Your GCSE grades are respectable, don't get me wrong, but rather than looking at them as a whole, which subjects did you get higher grades in? If the sciences and/or maths were subjects that you got a C in, then you definately need to consider whether an A-level in those subjects is something that you're going to a) enjoy and b) get good marks in.

I got an A in ICT, B's in chemistry, biology, maths, english language, english lit and citizenship and C's in french, music, physics and business studies.

[Pharmanaut]

I got an A in ICT, B's in chemistry, biology, maths, english language, english lit and citizenship and C's in french, music, physics and business studies.

Don't forget you can be a 'late developer'.
The 'A' level study atmosphere suits some people better.
University even more so.

[VChan]

I was also going to add, the GCSE pre-requisites that some universities have can easily be overidden if you have good A-level results and a PS that covers why you perhaps didn't achieve as well previously. After all, your admission is mainly based on your predicted A-level results. Not that you have this problem.