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Clinical Pharmacy, MSc, De Montfort University

the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScPart-time, Distancefind outSeptember, JanuaryGBP 615 per moduleGBP 615 per module

About Clinical Pharmacy, MSc - at De Montfort University

Overview

The programme consists of clinical and practice modules with real life application. The course requires minimal attendance using blended learning to meet the individual needs of students.

DMU values the student experience and prides itself on the support it offers to postgraduate students. The course aims to further develop your approach to patient care and enhance your 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 your learning skills. 

Key features

  • The course aims to further develop your knowledge, skills and attributes, in line with the requirements of clinical pharmacy practice.
  • Blended learning approach with minimal on campus learning so you can study alongside your day job.
  • You will be supported on your postgraduate journey with a highly motivated and experienced team.     
  • Network with and study alongside pharmacists working in a wide variety of clinical environments.
  • Develop your critical thinking and research skills to deliver high quality patient care.

Students can achieve, depending on their module choice:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (60 credits)

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (60 credits)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (120 credits)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (120 credits)

  • Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (180 credits)

  • Masters in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (180 credits)

For further details about the course please contact: [email protected] and a member of the team will get in touch with you.

Notes about fees for this course

For January 2024 entry, the fees will be £615 per 15 credit module

Entry requirements

  • 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 Council of Northern Ireland, or Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
  • Practising in a patient-facing role at least one day a week

The university may consider accreditation of prior learning if the student has done similar courses at a different university.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent when you start the course is essential with no component below 5.5.

GPhC Registered Pharmacists

The General Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (GPhC) provides guidance on the evidence of English language skills required for pharmacy professionals to practise, register and work in Great Britain. The guidance applies to registrants and anyone applying to register with the GPhC. The evidence of English language proficiency required by the GPhC is commensurate with the course requirements above. Therefore, GPhC registered applicants will not be required to provide proof of English language qualifications with their application form but will instead be required to confirm that they have provided the required evidence of English language proficiency to the GPhC.

Please be aware that any future requests to switch from a Tier 2/work visa route into an alternative student route or course may not be accommodated. 

Please visit dmu.ac.uk/international for more information.

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