Clinical Pharmacy Practice

PgCert(Stage 1)

8 months, January - August

The first two modules are common and are studied over 2 terms. Pharmaceutical Care Planning (30 credits) focuses on the development and implementation of evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans for patients and Therapeutics (30 credits) covers a wide-range of therapeutic topics.

PgDip(Stage 2)

16 months, September - May

In this stage you will choose two 30-credit modules from the three options:

• Collaborative working in medicines management
• Prescribing and service development
• Person centred care

MSc(Stage 3)

28 months, September - May

In this stage you will undertake Healthcare Research and develop skills and expertise in relation to research and development of pharmacy services.

Learning Methods

You will be taught part time via our virtual learning environment CampusMoodle, allowing you to develop clinical knowledge and skills while you remain in employment. Regular evening webinars are a feature providing opportunities for support, sharing of practice and input from subject experts.

The Course Leader is a central point for information and support with regard to the delivery of the course. It is also recommended that you have a work-placed mentor to provide local support and encouragement.

Activity Summary

• Mainly independent study augmented by a mix of small and large group working. 600 hours per stage. Approx. 15-20 hours per week.

How long is a Clinical Pharmacy Practice course?

The duration of the Clinical Pharmacy Practice MSc is 2 years 4 months.

Independent Study

All your materials will be provided online and are designed to allow self-assessment of learning needs.

Assessment

You will be provided with formative assessment opportunities including self-assessment questions and problem-based activities to ensure the achievement of each of the learning outcomes. You will complete and submit summative assessments in each module. The methods used for each module ensure authentic assessment and vary depending on the learning outcomes being assessed.

Typically students are assessed eachyear:

Year 1

• 3 written assignments, including essay

Year 2

• 1 written assignment, including essay
• 2 oral assessments
• 1 report

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Staff Delivering on this Course

Staff delivering this course are practiced academics, with active links to national industry bodies including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and General Pharmaceutical Council.

The Course Leader is your central point for information and support with regard to the delivery of the course. You will be supported by e-tutors who are all practicing clinical pharmacy practitioners. They review the learning materials, provide real-life case scenarios and participate in the marking of practice related assessments. They facilitate discussion and learning within the modules and bring a unique practice-related perspective to learning.

Job Prospects

This course has been designed in collaboration with employers in both primary and secondary care to ensure that the course is kept up-to-date and in line with current practice and the demands of the workplace.

Your employer will benefit from your completion of this course as it is designed to enable you to develop in the key competency areas for clinical practice. This will mean that you are able to make a valuable contribution to the provision of clinical pharmacy services through the application of aspects of your learning in areas such as direct patient care, personal, problem-solving, and management and organisation.

Is studying the MSc Advanced Pharmacy Practice a good career choice?

The multi-disciplinary nature of the course enhances its appeal to employers and as a result, career prospects are excellent.