Studying pharmacy does not have to be hard, just follow four tips!

Study Actively

Perhaps your current studying method is not working for you because you are not being active enough. Group facts into lists of five to seven points each as that is the amount of information the brain can clearly memorize at one time. When reviewing the material, explain them in your own words or discuss answers with a classmate. You are more likely to remember a conversation than memorize a stack of notes.

Learning style

Discover what type of learning style suits you best. Are you a visual, auditory or experiential learner? For example, if you’re a visual learner then draw diagrams and use colours to help yourself absorb the material better. Most people are a combination of learning styles, so blend them together! Reading text out loud covers visual, auditory and oral aspects of learning because multiple senses are absorbing the same information at once.

Eat well

You need to nourish your brain and by extension your body if you want it to perform at an optimal level. Stay hydrated and snack on high-energy food like fruit, granola bars, and vegetables. Having a treat is important too, as your favourite foods will boost your mood and motivate you to study.

Group Study

Having a hard time working through problems? Studying in a group is a great way to come up with solutions together and generate ideas about what could be on the exam. Building your pharmacy knowledge base takes time and dedication so be patient.

“Get enough sleep the night before an exam – a tired mind is a slow mind!” – Kathy Seto, Instructor

-Vivien Lee, Communications and Marketing, UBC PharmSci

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