why this pharmacy school?

why the medway school of pharmacy?

• Guardian ranking for 2026 - 21st, high rating for quality of teaching and satisfaction with teaching (84.8)

• belongs to 2 universities rather than one → access to facilities from both unis

• location: I live in Chatham, convenience, don’t have to live too far away from my family

• integrated, patient-based curriculum:

  • labs, workshops, seminars, lectures

  • work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies, actors pretend to be patients

    • enhances clinical learning and employability skills

    • hands-on practical learning can lead to long-term retention of theories learnt in lessons

• spiral curriculum

  • things learnt in 1st year are continued and worked upon until 4th year

  • long term retention

  • constantly applying knowledge learnt

• problem-based learning: working in small groups allows me to enhance my teamwork skills which will serve me well when I become a pharmacist

• good sport facilities: Medway Park’s 25 metre swimimg, tobogganing, go-karting circuit

• clubs and societies will allow me to meet new people that share the same interests

  • what i will contribute: students established the Medway Pharmacy Students’ Association - I would join and attend trips, movie nights and sporting events

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