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PG Cert Pharmacy Practice

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    PGCert part time: 14-16 months

Course Description

The PGCert Pharmacy practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.

This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK government’s national objectives.

Training is aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Foundation Pharmacy Framework, and your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.

Entry Requirements

Before you apply:

1. Check that you meet the entry requirements:

  • A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm).
  • Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • A practice-base with access to a workplace educational supervisor (the programme is suitable for pharmacists working in primary or secondary care), you should discuss your application with your manager prior to applying as workplace based support is essential to the programme.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Masters scholarships available please visit website for details

Student Destinations

Our programmes are based on developing your professional competence and confidence. Network with other healthcare professionals from a range of employers and sectors to identify future career options. You can use your academic credits towards our PGDip Pharmacy Practice or MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice programme to further your academic study.

We can offer advice to help you meet your professional regulator revalidation requirements, and/or leadership body credentialing processes, and support you in building a personal learning plan to enhance your career prospects.

Module Details

This 60 credit module aims to develop the foundation knowledge, skills and behaviours required for recently qualified, early-career, pharmacists, as well as for those who wish to move sector of practice or who are returning to work following a career break. The module focuses on the principles of pharmaceutical care and relevant core knowledge, applying these to a range of patients. (N.B. this module was previously called Introduction to Foundation Pharmacy Practice).

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