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  Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) (MSc)


Online Queen’s University Belfast    School of Pharmacy

Part time September MSc 36 months Award winner
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Are you a hospital-based pharmacist in Northern Ireland looking to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) MSc is the perfect programme for you. Designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, this programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers therapeutics, independent prescribing, research methods, and data analysis. With the support of our expert staff at the School of Pharmacy and the NI Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development, you'll have access to world-class facilities and a range of learning experiences. To be eligible, you'll need a primary degree in Pharmacy and be employed as a hospital pharmacist. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in pharmacy practice.

About the course

Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to practice at Advanced Practitioner level.

Stage 1 (PG Diploma stage) aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and includes training as an independent non-medical prescriber.

In stage 2 (MSc stage), students receive training in research and data analysis methods and are required to undertake a service evaluation/development project.

World Class Facilities

The School of Pharmacy at Queen's is acknowledged as a leading centre for Pharmacy teaching and research in the UK, consistently featuring at or near the top of league tables for the subject.

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Entry Requirements

A primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor Degree) from an institution approved by the University. Additionally all applicants must:

- have identified a designated medical practitioner prior to commencing the prescribing modules;

- have completed the NICPLD foundation/vocational training (VT) programme or must be able to demonstrate equivalent experience;

- be employed as a hospital pharmacist.




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