Advanced Pharmacy Practice MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This course is offered as a two-year, MSc programme for students who can demonstrate, either through certified or experiential learning, the achievement of learning outcomes equivalent to PgDip level in the subject matter and are in possession of a GPhC-accredited Independent Prescribing qualification. In semesters one and two of year one, students will complete the 20-credit Advanced Practice Development Module (delivered by NICPLD). Semester two of year one students will complete the 10-credit Research Methodologies for Advanced Pharmacy Practice module, which will result in a project proposal being submitted. Students will undertake their 30-credit Research Project in Advanced Pharmacy Practice in year two over semesters one and two.

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This course is offered as a two-year, MSc programme for students who can demonstrate, either through certified or experiential learning, the achievement of learning outcomes equivalent to PgDip level in the subject matter and are in possession of a GPhC-accredited Independent Prescribing qualification. In semesters one and two of year one, students will complete the 20-credit Advanced Practice Development Module (delivered by NICPLD). Semester two of year one students will complete the 10-credit Research Methodologies for Advanced Pharmacy Practice module, which will result in a project proposal being submitted. Students will undertake their 30-credit Research Project in Advanced Pharmacy Practice in year two over semesters one and two.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Applicants must: (a) have successfully completed an RPS-accredited foundation programme, and (b) have successfully completed a GPhC-accredited independent prescribing programme; and (c) must be employed as a pharmacist. In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme. An opportunity for accreditation of prior learning (APL) is available - please contact the Northern Ireland Centre for Pharmacy Learning Development (NICPLD) at [email protected] for more information. Students will need support from their employer to undertake the work-based practice activities, and to develop a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that they have achieved the capabilities and outcomes of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum. The initial application process, and the funding application process, for this workforce development programme, is managed by NICPLD. Please see https://www.nicpld.org/courses/advance/ for more details. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability It may be possible for students to transfer with credit to other programmes at similar level within the University, but this would be at the sole discretion of the receiving course team. Due to the specific nature of the modules on this programme, students transferring into the programme will be required to undertake all compulsory modules (unless previous qualifications are recognised as equivalent to the modules and are approved through the University’s Accreditation of Prior Learning scheme). Each case of exemption is determined by whether the certificated evidence is commensurate with the learning outcomes within the module(s) for which exemption is sought. All students are accepted in accordance with the Faculty APC/EL Policy.

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