24 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice MSc is suitable for pharmacists working in any professional environment, including primary and secondary care, community and industry. You can follow one of two pathways:
Pathway A: Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
The focus of this pathway is on the development of research skills and leadership in research and their application to health problems.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with research and evaluation skills needed to initiate, design, and lead pharmacy research projects. Pharmacists completing this pathway will develop a critical understanding and gain practical experience of:
How to identify research and evaluation projects Defining/refining research questions from initial ideas; designing studies using appropriate research methods Data collection, data management and data analysis Through completion of all stages of a research project, pharmacists gain an in-depth understanding of the practicalities of conducting research, including meeting local research requirements. Engagement with local research experts and networks is strongly encouraged.
Pharmacists are advised to identify an area of research in collaboration with relevant individuals or teams in their workplace. One-to-one academic supervision is provided by leading UCL pharmacy practice researchers. Projects will need to be approved by UCL and are subject to available capacity.
Pathway B: Advanced Professional Practice pathway
This pathway has been developed through consultation with key stakeholders and senior clinical pharmacists to meet the needs of pharmacists in developing and consolidating advanced to consultant-level competencies. The focus of this pathway is on the development of advanced skills to identify, develop and lead innovative solutions to pharmacy practice challenges based on a critical understanding of underpinning theories and concepts.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with the advanced professional capabilities and confidence to complete research and evaluation in their area of practice, lead and develop pharmacy staff, teams and services, and to enhance their own and others’ professional development. Face-to-face sessions with leading pharmacy experts are provided, offering pharmacists the opportunity to benefit from masterclasses and workshops with inspiring pharmacy leaders.
This pathway involves completion of four modules, aligned to three core clusters of the Royal College of Pharmacy’s Core Advanced Curriculum:
- Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
- Advanced Professional Practice pathway
Pathway A: Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
The focus of this pathway is on the development of research skills and leadership in research and their application to health problems.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with research and evaluation skills needed to initiate, design, and lead pharmacy research projects. Pharmacists completing this pathway will develop a critical understanding and gain practical experience of:
How to identify research and evaluation projects Defining/refining research questions from initial ideas; designing studies using appropriate research methods Data collection, data management and data analysis Through completion of all stages of a research project, pharmacists gain an in-depth understanding of the practicalities of conducting research, including meeting local research requirements. Engagement with local research experts and networks is strongly encouraged.
Pharmacists are advised to identify an area of research in collaboration with relevant individuals or teams in their workplace. One-to-one academic supervision is provided by leading UCL pharmacy practice researchers. Projects will need to be approved by UCL and are subject to available capacity.
Pathway B: Advanced Professional Practice pathway
This pathway has been developed through consultation with key stakeholders and senior clinical pharmacists to meet the needs of pharmacists in developing and consolidating advanced to consultant-level competencies. The focus of this pathway is on the development of advanced skills to identify, develop and lead innovative solutions to pharmacy practice challenges based on a critical understanding of underpinning theories and concepts.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with the advanced professional capabilities and confidence to complete research and evaluation in their area of practice, lead and develop pharmacy staff, teams and services, and to enhance their own and others’ professional development. Face-to-face sessions with leading pharmacy experts are provided, offering pharmacists the opportunity to benefit from masterclasses and workshops with inspiring pharmacy leaders.
This pathway involves completion of four modules, aligned to three core clusters of the Royal College of Pharmacy’s Core Advanced Curriculum:
- Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice
- Education, Training and Development
- Leadership and Management
- Developing your Advanced Pharmacy Practice Portfolio
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Advanced Pharmacy Practice MSc is suitable for pharmacists working in any professional environment, including primary and secondary care, community and industry. You can follow one of two pathways:
Pathway A: Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
The focus of this pathway is on the development of research skills and leadership in research and their application to health problems.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with research and evaluation skills needed to initiate, design, and lead pharmacy research projects. Pharmacists completing this pathway will develop a critical understanding and gain practical experience of:
How to identify research and evaluation projects Defining/refining research questions from initial ideas; designing studies using appropriate research methods Data collection, data management and data analysis Through completion of all stages of a research project, pharmacists gain an in-depth understanding of the practicalities of conducting research, including meeting local research requirements. Engagement with local research experts and networks is strongly encouraged.
Pharmacists are advised to identify an area of research in collaboration with relevant individuals or teams in their workplace. One-to-one academic supervision is provided by leading UCL pharmacy practice researchers. Projects will need to be approved by UCL and are subject to available capacity.
Pathway B: Advanced Professional Practice pathway
This pathway has been developed through consultation with key stakeholders and senior clinical pharmacists to meet the needs of pharmacists in developing and consolidating advanced to consultant-level competencies. The focus of this pathway is on the development of advanced skills to identify, develop and lead innovative solutions to pharmacy practice challenges based on a critical understanding of underpinning theories and concepts.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with the advanced professional capabilities and confidence to complete research and evaluation in their area of practice, lead and develop pharmacy staff, teams and services, and to enhance their own and others’ professional development. Face-to-face sessions with leading pharmacy experts are provided, offering pharmacists the opportunity to benefit from masterclasses and workshops with inspiring pharmacy leaders.
This pathway involves completion of four modules, aligned to three core clusters of the Royal College of Pharmacy’s Core Advanced Curriculum:
- Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
- Advanced Professional Practice pathway
Pathway A: Pharmacy Practice Research pathway
The focus of this pathway is on the development of research skills and leadership in research and their application to health problems.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with research and evaluation skills needed to initiate, design, and lead pharmacy research projects. Pharmacists completing this pathway will develop a critical understanding and gain practical experience of:
How to identify research and evaluation projects Defining/refining research questions from initial ideas; designing studies using appropriate research methods Data collection, data management and data analysis Through completion of all stages of a research project, pharmacists gain an in-depth understanding of the practicalities of conducting research, including meeting local research requirements. Engagement with local research experts and networks is strongly encouraged.
Pharmacists are advised to identify an area of research in collaboration with relevant individuals or teams in their workplace. One-to-one academic supervision is provided by leading UCL pharmacy practice researchers. Projects will need to be approved by UCL and are subject to available capacity.
Pathway B: Advanced Professional Practice pathway
This pathway has been developed through consultation with key stakeholders and senior clinical pharmacists to meet the needs of pharmacists in developing and consolidating advanced to consultant-level competencies. The focus of this pathway is on the development of advanced skills to identify, develop and lead innovative solutions to pharmacy practice challenges based on a critical understanding of underpinning theories and concepts.
This pathway aims to equip pharmacists with the advanced professional capabilities and confidence to complete research and evaluation in their area of practice, lead and develop pharmacy staff, teams and services, and to enhance their own and others’ professional development. Face-to-face sessions with leading pharmacy experts are provided, offering pharmacists the opportunity to benefit from masterclasses and workshops with inspiring pharmacy leaders.
This pathway involves completion of four modules, aligned to three core clusters of the Royal College of Pharmacy’s Core Advanced Curriculum:
- Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice
- Education, Training and Development
- Leadership and Management
- Developing your Advanced Pharmacy Practice Portfolio
Admission Requirements
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7+
76+
180+
2 Years
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