General Pharmacy Practice - MSc
12 monthsProgramme duration
Mar, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
This programme has been designed in close collaboration with NHS partners to support the development of foundation stage pharmacists. Build your knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy practice and medicines management. Gain the core skills required to provide holistic pharmaceutical care in the practice setting.
Overview
We work on a philosophy of student-centred workplace learning, supported by workbooks and learning sets facilitated by experienced pharmacy practitioners. You are expected to take responsibility for managing your learning and achieving the course objectives in support of your continuing professional development (CPD).
You will gain the understanding needed to conduct effective consultations with patients respecting their diverse needs and with regard to confidentiality and consent and to identify, prioritise and resolve complex pharmaceutical care issues.
Blended learning
The postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy practice is a predominantly work-based programme that develops competencies using the Foundation Pharmacy Framework (FPF), a validated competency framework accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
As a student on this programme you will be allocated:
- An educational supervisor (practice tutor) who will help you to plan your learning in the workplace
- An academic facilitator who offers support throughout the course.
- Self-directed learning in the workplace is underpinned by study days (or learning sets) at the university co-ordinated by an academic facilitator.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
This programme has been designed in close collaboration with NHS partners to support the development of foundation stage pharmacists. Build your knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy practice and medicines management. Gain the core skills required to provide holistic pharmaceutical care in the practice setting.
Overview
We work on a philosophy of student-centred workplace learning, supported by workbooks and learning sets facilitated by experienced pharmacy practitioners. You are expected to take responsibility for managing your learning and achieving the course objectives in support of your continuing professional development (CPD).
You will gain the understanding needed to conduct effective consultations with patients respecting their diverse needs and with regard to confidentiality and consent and to identify, prioritise and resolve complex pharmaceutical care issues.
Blended learning
The postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy practice is a predominantly work-based programme that develops competencies using the Foundation Pharmacy Framework (FPF), a validated competency framework accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
As a student on this programme you will be allocated:
- An educational supervisor (practice tutor) who will help you to plan your learning in the workplace
- An academic facilitator who offers support throughout the course.
- Self-directed learning in the workplace is underpinned by study days (or learning sets) at the university co-ordinated by an academic facilitator.
Admission Requirements
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
In addition practitioners must have an accredited practice base from which to operate and have access to an accredited educational supervisor.
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