MSc Pharmacy Practice

Students undertake the certificate in year 1 with progression to the diploma in year 2 and have the option of completing the MSc in year 3. The certificate and diploma develops core clinical pharmacy and therapeutic skills with a focus on the management of patients on acute and long-term conditions and patient safety. The programme offers optional modules at the MSc level, including practice research modules and the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing module accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Minimum level criteria apply for students wishing to undertake the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing optional module and additional learning outcomes apply to this module.

Students undertake work-based learning that is supported by a recognised work-based tutor and attend study days at the university of Hertfordshire.

Why choose this course?

• two year course for postgraduate diploma in Pharmacy Practice with the option of a third year for an MSc in Pharmacy Practice
• clinical and therapeutic focused study days supported by out internationally renowned simulation suite
• directed learning with progression to self-directed learning
• learning and sharing of experiences with colleagues from other hospitals
• programme linked to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework
• an opportunity for transferring credits/qualifications between universities participating within the JPB collaboration (subject to approval)
• historically, funding has always been available from Health Education, England.