Launching today, 10 November, the competition challenges students to create a poster on the theme ‘The Role of the Pharmacist Through the Seasons’.
Pharmacy is a profession that responds to changing patient needs all year round. Students are encouraged to interpret the theme creatively and develop a poster that demonstrates the breadth of pharmacy practice throughout the year.
Why enter?
Poster presentations are an important part academic life. They provide an opportunity to communicate complex ideas clearly, develop research and presentation skills, and showcase professional understanding in a visually engaging format.
The competition is also a chance for students to gain recognition for their work, with the winning poster being published as a resource on the PDA website.
Competition timeline
- Opening date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Closing date: 9 am, Monday 18 January 2027
- Winner announced: Friday 12 February 2027
Posters will be judged on relevance to theme (40%), clarity of message (30%), creativity and originality (20%), and visual impact (10%).
All MPharm students in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland can take part in this competition and may submit one entry each. Please click here for the competition rules.
Prizes
First place will have their work published as a resource on the PDA website, Student Newsletter, and social media channels, as well as receiving a certificate and PDA goodies. Second and third places will also receive a mention on social media, a certificate, and PDA goodies.
Get involved
The PDA wants to see students’ interpretation of how pharmacists make a difference throughout the seasons. Entries could be shared by the PDA, the largest pharmacists’ membership organisation in the UK, and help demonstrate the many ways pharmacists support patients and communities all year round.
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Students are encouraged to invite their peers to get involved on social media using #PDAstudent and #PDAchallenge.
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