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Pharmacy Practice

Subjects Allied to Medicine

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PgDip

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based program designed to enhance pharmacists' clinical skills, aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's framework. It combines face-to-face and online learning, tailored to local pharmacy contexts. Participants may be employer-sponsored or self-fund their studies.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. June 2, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Whole course
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EnglandN/A£3,000
Northern IrelandN/A£3,000
ScotlandN/A£3,000
WalesN/A£3,000
Channel IslandsN/A£3,000
Republic of IrelandN/A£3,000

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine

    Core
  • Introduction to Audit, Service Evaluation and Quality Improvement

    Core
  • Introduction to Service Improvement in Healthcare

    Core

About

Course Information

This course page provides details for the 2025/26 academic year. Information for the 2026/27 entry is not yet finalized. For further inquiries, please contact us.

Programme Details

The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Foundation Pharmacy Framework. It aims to enhance pharmacists' clinical and service skills.

Collaboration and Training

This programme is a collaboration between local NHS pharmacy services and the University, designed to meet the UK government's national objectives.

Learning Approach

Learning is tailored to the local context of pharmacy...

Subject Area Information

Pharmacy is a multifaceted discipline that integrates health sciences with chemical sciences to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. Courses in pharmacy are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of drug therapy, patient care, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • 2. Pharmacology

  • 3. Pharmaceutics

  • 4. Pharmacy Practice

  • 5. Pharmacognosy

  • 6. Pharmacy Law and Ethics

  • 7. Pharmacoeconomics

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Clinical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Ethical Judgment

Career

A pharmacy curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students are prepared to contribute to the safe and effective use of medications, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Potential Professions
  • Community Pharmacist

    Dispensing medications, counseling patients, and managing community pharmacies.

  • Hospital Pharmacist

    Working in hospital settings to manage medication therapy for patients.

  • Clinical Pharmacist

    Collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care through effective medication management.

  • Industrial Pharmacist

    Involvement in the research, development, and production of pharmaceutical products.

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    Ensuring compliance with regulations governing pharmaceutical products.

  • Academic Pharmacist

    Teaching and conducting research in academic institutions.

  • Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing

    Promoting and selling pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers.

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