University Name:
See all universitiesWorld-class specialist college, now part of University College London.
Student Population
| Total Students: | 1,410 |
| Undergraduates: | 52% |
| Postgraduates: | 48% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 735 |
| Male: | 38% |
| Female: | 62% |
| Full Time: | 95% |
| Mature on Entry: | 5% |
| UK Students: | 85% |
| State school entry: | 90% |
Teaching Staff
50 full-time.
Broad study areas
Pharmacy
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Offers based on 3 A-levels or equivalent, not UCAS tariff. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 396 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 5% |
| Accommodation: | Most first years housed who are from outside London. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1842, joined London University in 1925; merged with University College London 2012. |
| Site: | Single site in London University area of Bloomsbury. |
| How to get there: | Russell Square underground station very close, easy walk from King's Cross, St Pancras, or Euston stations; many buses. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Health centre in Gower Street. Student support manager on site. |
| Amenities: | SU-run JCR; ULU, shops, restaurants, museums and other attractions nearby. |
| Sporting facilities: | Access to gym and pool at ULU; various SU clubs. |
| Accommodation: | Most first years from outside London in university intercollegiate or private halls of residence; rents, including 16 meals a week, £112−£175 per week (£211 for ensuite room; £120−£142 if sharing a room), 38-week contract. Most students live at home or in privately-owned accommodation (£130 pw for self-catering locally; down to £85 pw in Zones 2–3 involving 30+ mins travel). Help from University College London accommodation service. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 50,000 volumes, subscriptions to 5500+ journals, 63 study and workstation places; recommended books in reserve collection. Students also have borrowing rights at the London University Library and reciprocal rights at various other insitutions. Information provision, £268 pa spent for each student (FTE). Separate IT suite; ratio workstations to students 1:8; laptop lending service. IT support staff. Induction to library and information services for all new students plus other timetabled information literacy sessions; weekly online searching seminars; other ad hoc IT courses. |
| Other learning resources: | Computer-assisted learning packages; virtual learning environment; English language and study skills. |
| Study abroad: | Undergraduates can study abroad (2nd semester of 3rd year) at partner university in the EU or USA. |
| Careers: | Information, advice and placement. Graduates employed as pharmacists in community (retail) practice, hospitals and industrial organisations. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £10,000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by School. |
| Term-time work: | Many students work part-time in local pharmacies (more than 10–12 hours pw not encouraged). |
| Financial help: | See University College London |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees. International students paid £13,350 pa. |
Courses
Awarding body:
University College London
Main undergraduate awards:
MPharm
Length of courses:
4 years
Main subjects offered:
- Pharmacy
Student view
Living
It's next to Russell Square within 10 mins of Euston and King's Cross stations. A small independent college of London University, specialising in pharmacy. Has its own library and also access to UCL medical library. Two computer rooms, both with email and internet access. Workload fairly easy-going if you keep on top of it; possible to include 3 months studying abroad. Many students come from the London area, though there is a large percentage of international students. Very few drop out and staff are approachable. Students from outside London are guaranteed one year in intercollegiate halls, 5 mins' walk; many students live at home (the cheapest option). SU runs a number of societies including Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Chinese. Few sports (mainly football) but students can join any of the dozens run by ULU. Union bar open every Friday, ULU every night. Many pubs and bars locally and Leicester Square (15 mins away) has many clubs. Odeon cinema at Tottenham Court Road is cheap; others at Piccadilly Circus. It's a very friendly college where virtually everyone knows everyone else by the end of first year.
Summary
Housing: Intercollegiate halls guaranteed for 1 year (if from outside London). London not cheap. Eats: Good quality, cheap refectory in college, including some theme days. Many restaurants within 5 minutes' walk (Chinese, Indian, Greek, Italian, hamburgers etc). Drink: Cheap student bar (cheap draft beer, quizzes, theme discos); ULU bar; numerous good pubs eg Lord John Russell, The Rocket, O'Neills. Nightlife: London has a lot of nightlife. Union bar and ULU bar. West End close. Sports: Some in college; ULU nearby has gym, pool etc and a multitude of societies and sports facilities. Travel: No travel scholarships. Financial help: Some. Jobs: Part-time jobs available eg local chemists, in bars etc. Informal name: SOP
Contact
Address:
The School of Pharmacy, University of London
29/39 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AX
Tel:
020 7753 5831
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Assistant Registrar
Application:
UCAS
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