Pharmacy Practice

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MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert

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Combination of work-based learning and university-based study days

| Admissions status: Open
A flexible modular programme that offers qualified pharmacists an opportunity to further develop knowledge and skills to enhance their practice in the changing healthcare environment. Modules may be selected according to professional interests or service needs, for continuing professional development and re-validation with the General Pharmaceutical Council. OPEN EVENING - 3 July 2013 - contact nicola.husain@kcl.ac.uk

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KEY BENEFITS
  • The programme has been designed for pharmacists in the workplace, ensuring that assignments and assessments are based on current practice to support service development in the workplace.
  • The modules have been developed to link with the South London Health Innovation and Education Cluster (HIEC) priorities.
  • Teaching is led by experts in their field.
  • Each of the modules on the course is stand-alone so individuals can select the modules to meet local service needs.
  • Modules may be undertaken on a stand-alone basis to meet personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) needs.
  • Individuals who already possess a Clinical Diploma may apply for the Master's year.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Cate Whittlesea; Ms Nicola Husain
Accreditation
Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing (accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council) is an option in this programme
Awarding institution
King's College London
Pathways
Pharmacy Practice MSc/ PG Dip/ PG Cert; Pharmacy Practice (Prescribing) PG Dip.
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
Independent Prescribing PG Cert: PT, minimum six months, starts Sept or Jan; Pharmacy Practice PG Cert: PT, 12 months, starts Sept or Jan; Pharmacy Practice PG Dip: PT, 24 months, starts Sept or Jan; Pharmacy Practice (Prescribing) PG Dip: PT, 24 months, starts Sept or Jan; Pharmacy Practice MSc: PT, 36 months, starts Sept or Jan.
Location
Waterloo Campus; Guy's Campus (for Independent Prescribing only).
Student destinations
On completion of this programme pharmacists will be equipped to provide a range of new pharmacy services in the community, in line with the demands of the changing NHS. Students may also be able to move into the provision of pharmaceutical and prescribing advice in primary care.
Year of entry 2013
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