This course is for General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) registered pharmacists who are currently working in a patient facing role within the UK.
The programme consists of modules which align to the four pillars of clinical practice with real life application. The course requires minimal attendance using blended learning to meet the individual needs of students. There is the option to include the Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing for pharmacists within the programme studies.
DMU values the student experience and prides itself on the support it offers to postgraduate students. The course aims to further develop students approach to patient care and enhance employability skills, creating confident pharmacists, equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver high quality patient care.
The programme continually evolves to meet the needs of a profession which is constantly changing and aims to instil a commitment to life-long learning by advancing learning skills.
Students must have a third class honours (3rd) degree in pharmacy, or above, or equivalent degree qualification
Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
Practising in a patient-facing role at least one day a week
The university may consider accreditation of prior learning if the student has studied a similar course at a different university.
The specialist and learning skills you acquire are highly sought after in many different sectors of practice. Having an MSc is recognised by many employers as a stepping stone in career progression.
Applied Therapeutics 1
Applied Therapeutics 2
Applied Therapeutics 3
Professional Practice 1
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Concepts in Research
Developing the Workforce
Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
Leadership & Change Management
Mental Health
Polypharmacy in Clinical Practice
Professional Practice 2
Quality Improvement
Supportive Therapeutics.
Postgraduate Healthcare Dissertation
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