A degree in pharmacy or pharmacology can lead on to a whole range of exciting career opportunities. To successfully win your university place, you will not only need excellent grades, but also a passion for the subject and an impeccable application that will make an impression on admissions tutors.

Now in a brand new edition, Getting into Pharmacy and Pharmacology Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information on what you need to do to secure a place on the course of your choice and take the first steps towards your dream career.

Featuring first-hand case studies from current students and recent graduates, this guide will lead you through every step of the process, including:

• Advice on choosing the right course and university for you
• Details of the different careers a pharmacy or pharmacology degree can lead to
• Information on securing vital work experience placements
  
• Guidance on preparing a winning UCAS application and personal statement
  
• Support on how to prepare for, and shine at, interview

Founded in 1973, MPW, a group of independent sixth-form colleges, has one of the highest number of university placements each year of any independent school in the UK and has developed considerable expertise in the field of applications strategy. They author the Getting Into Guides which explain the application process for many popular university subjects.