Student experience

This page provides helpful information about bursaries, MPharm applications and anything else you may need to know when on your journey to becoming a trainee pharmacist.

Being a pharmacy student can be as equally exciting as it is daunting. Pharmacist Support is here to support you with your student life and answer some of the key questions you might have.

There is a lot of information you need to know when you’re a pharmacy student. We have put together key information, guidance and tips on what to expect from your MPharm degree and life at university.

We are constantly developing and updating our website with new resources and information. Please do come back and check in with us whenever you or your peers need support with your student experience to see what’s new!

Do you already know what you're looking for?

Try searching our guidance and support by using a keyword or phrase, or selecting one or more topics from the dropdown.

Student experience pages

Types of student accommodation

This webpage contains information for students who are living away from home for the first time.

Managing your money at university

This webpage contains advice about managing your money whilst you are studying…

Disability at work and university

This page looks at how to manage a mental or physical disability as a pharmacy student, trainee or pharmacist.

Taking care of your health and wellbeing at university

This webpage contains information to help you to manage your health and wellbeing at university.

Anxiety and stress management for students

The short self-study module covers ways you can determine what is causing your stress and tips to help manage stress and anxiety as a pharmacy student.

Bullying at university or your part-time job

If you're experiencing bullying at university or your part-time job, take a look at some steps you can take to overcome it and the support available to you.

Exams

This webpage contains advice about preparing for exams during your MPharm.

Preparing for OSCEs

A brief guide for MPharm students who are preparing for OSCEs.

Waiting for your exam results

Waiting for results from your university exams can be a stressful time for pharmacy students. On this page, we will go through some strategies that can help you whilst you're waiting on your results.

Placements and working whilst studying

This webpage contains information about finding a summer placement and working whilst you are studying.

Finding funding for students

This webpage contains information about funding for students.

Student bursary scheme

Our Bursary scheme helps final year students experiencing financial difficulty due to an ongoing adversity. Read on for more information on who is eligible and how to apply.

Other organisations that help students

This webpage contains information about other organisations who provide help and support to students.

The charity has been a massive support over my years as a student pharmacist. Can’t wait to continue my journey with Pharmacist Support"

Charity supporter