General Pharmacy Practice,PGCert

    General Pharmacy Practice,PGCert

    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    General Pharmacy Practice,PGCert

    About

    Designed with NHS partners, this Master’s in General Pharmacy Practice supports the development of foundation-stage pharmacists following your registration.

    The General Pharmacy Practice course provides the core skills and competencies to provide holistic pharmaceutical care in the practice setting. You'll develop key knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy practice and medicine management plus the understanding needed to conduct effective consultations and to identify, prioritise and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues.

    For those starting at Certificate stage, the work-based learning begins in January and university entry is in March of each year. Anyone who has already obtained the Certificate can begin the Diploma in either March or October.

    To apply:

    • Entry to the PGCert / PGDip requires workplace support in an approved hospital trust.
    • The MSc is available to those with the diploma. We'll guide you through the application process.

    Contact [email protected] to get started.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

    • Bachelors Degree with 60% or GPA 2.5/4 for UK 2:2 and GPA 3/4 for UK 2:1

    For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

    English Program Requirements

    Language entry requirements

    For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

    Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

    Career

    Careers and placements

    What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

    Certificate and Diploma: These programmes provide progression for pharmacists towards advanced practitioner status. Completion of the practice elements of the full Diploma programme leads to the award of the NHS Statement of Completion of General Pharmacist Training.

    Master's: This degree gives you a strong foundation for a career in pharmacy in any sector, allowing you to experience different aspects of pharmaceutical care and strengthening the key skills you will need to flourish in your chosen speciality.

    Do you provide employability services?

    This is a work-based programme. You must must already be working in an accredited workplace with an accredited educational supervisor.

    Fee Information

    General Pharmacy Practice,PGCert

    University of Greenwich

    University of Greenwich

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London