Choosing to study pharmacy: measuring influences and motivations

Chris A. Langley, Jill K. Jesson, Keith A. Wilson

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Abstract

This paper reports part of a national study of career motivations and expectations of United Kingdom MPharm students. The aim was to describe the students’ influences and motivations in making their choice to study pharmacy. A self-completion questionnaire was administered to year one and year four students in thirteen pharmacy schools during 2005. The reasons considered most important were objective ones that related to self-interest, both in terms of the nature of the degree course and the advantages conferred by the degree. However, there was evidence that for female students, future patterns of working that are not central to career progression were considered more important than for males. At a time of expanding demand by students for pharmacy education and a parallel demand for qualified pharmacists, this study adds to earlier knowledge on the motivations and influences on students when making their early career choices.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-84
Number of pages6
JournalPharmacy Education
Volume10
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2010

Keywords

  • career choice
  • influences
  • otivation
  • pharmacy education
  • undergraduate

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