Community Pharmacy (MSc)

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Community Pharmacy (MSc)

  • Objectives To offer knowledge and expertise required for a specialist role in community pharmacy or primary care.
  • Entry requirements Entry Requirements:
    Suitable for RPSGB registered pharmacists. Candidates must be working in community or primary care in the UK for a minimum of 1 day per week.
  • Academic title Community Pharmacy (MSc)
  • Course description Course Description:
    MSc Modules:

    -Research Methods
    -Protocol Design
    -Dissertation

    Initial Diploma Modules:

    -Medicines Management
    -Gastrointestinal Disorders
    -Respiratory Disorders
    -The Cardiovascular System
    -The Endocrine System
    -Patients with Mental Health Disorders
    -Public Health
    -Skin Disorders - Management and Treatment

    Attainment of the MSc is dependent on completion of a dissertation.  The Diploma is assessed through coursework, practical skills assessment and a class test at the end of years 1 and 2.

    Students are recruited from all over the UK, many of which are funded by employers.  Some bursaries are available - please contact the School for more details.

    Special Features:
    -Focus on pharmaceutical care, therapeutics, CPD, medicines use review, enhanced services and delivering the new pharmacy contractual framework.
    -Part-time with study weekends in Cardiff.
    -Students can also exit with a Postgraduate Certificate after 1 year of study.
    -Stand-alone modules also available

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