Textbook information MPharm 2019-20
During the MPharm course, you will be expected to broaden the knowledge you acquire from formal teaching, e.g. in lectures, by supplementary reading in your private study time. Several copies of each book are held in the George Green Library of Science and Engineering and one copy at least will normally be held in the Short Loan Collection and/or available electronically for quick access. Further copies may be available in the Greenfield Medical Library. However, there are often waiting lists for library copies and, since some books will be required extensively as supplementary reading material, you are strongly encouraged to purchase your own copy.
We know that books are expensive and do not ask you to buy any which are not essential. Library copies will usually suffice for the remainder. Books which will be used for more than one year of the course will also be noted. Please ask library staff if you need help using library services or resources or email enquiries-GGL@nottingham.ac.uk
Blackwell's University Bookshop on campus holds adequate stocks of the recommended textbooks and you are advised to wait until you come to the University before buying any books. Non-specialist bookshops at home may take a considerable time in supplying books through special orders.
We would advise you to pay attention to health and NHS stories in the media as you will need to increase your awareness of health issues. A good overview of the NHS can be found on the NHS choices website. The Department of Health website will tell you about current health policy in the UK.
A Level Biology
Some of our new students have not studied A Level Biology. If this applies to you, don't worry. We find that such students may have to put in a bit of extra effort on those parts of the course with strong biological aspects, e.g. pharmacology and microbiology, but we do not find it necessary to provide any additional modules to remedy this lack of background knowledge. Students always seem to cope extremely well without any further formal tuition.
If you do require extra help and advice on biological aspects during the course, please ask and we shall do our best for you. However, you can prepare yourself to minimise the effects by some self-study during the period after A levels and before you begin the MPharm course. During this time, we recommend you read parts of an appropriate A level text, giving particular attention to the area of human biology.
Molecular Modelling Kits
You will be issued with a complimentary molecular model kit which will be used during Semester 1, you can also purchase replacement kits from the Student Office for approximately £7.
PharmSoc Book Sale
The PharmSoc organise two book sales a year, with the first book sale taking place during the Autumn Semester. This is your opportunity to purchase books at a bargain price from other students.