collageThis MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice offered at Robert Gordon University will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on patients’ lives and make a difference in the field of clinical practice.
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy is the branch of pharmacy in which doctor of pharmacy provide patient care that optimizes the use of medication and promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention. Clinical pharmacists care for patients in all health care settings but the clinical pharmacy movement initially began inside hospitals and clinics. Clinical pharmacists often work in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
The online MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice course at Robert Gordon University will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to have a positive impact on patients’ lives and make a difference in the field of clinical practice.
This course has been designed to deliver a broad education in clinical pharmacy for all qualified Pharmacists irrespective of their country of undergraduate study or practice, and provides an opportunity to focus your studies more specifically to your area of practice. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your decision-making and patient care abilities.This course has one study option
Mode of Attendance
- Online Learning
Mode of Study
- Part Time
Start DateJanuary
Course Length2 years 4 months
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What is needed to study MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice?
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in pharmacy from a UK university or overseas equivalent, at a minimum of honours level and one years post-registration experience OR an integrated master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) and professional registration OR in consultation with the course leader.
Applicants from Malta
English is taught as a first language in Malta and applicants from Malta are required to meet, and evidence, the following criteria:
- must have obtained their Pharmacy Undergraduate degree at master’s level from the University of Malta, which is a provider of an undergraduate Pharmacy degree at master’s level which is delivered and assessed in English.
- must have at least one year experience of working as a qualified Pharmacist.
Any Maltese applicant failing to meet these criteria will be subject to the standard University English language requirements.
Applicants from Austria
Austrian students seeking an English language waiver are required to meet, and evidence, the following criteria:
(i) Must have completed their final year Undergraduate Pharmacy Research thesis in the English language.
OR
(ii) Must have completed 6 months at a Higher Education Institution in the UK as part of the final year Undergraduate Pharmacy Research project.
OR
(iii) Must have completed a PhD thesis in the English language.
PgCert Stage (Stage 1)
30 WEEKS, JANUARY – AUGUST
The first two modules in Pharmaceutical Care Planning and Therapeutics are common and are studied over 2 terms.
PgDip Stage 2 (Stage 2)
60 WEEKS, SEPTEMBER – JUNE
In this stage students choose two 30-credit modules from the four options including; Medicines Management: Collaborative Working – where you will critically explore successful approaches to practice that ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines through collaborative working; Developing and Implementing Models of Care – where you will critically investigate the structures, processes and outcomes of a variety of pharmacy services in specialist areas including hospital, community and primary care; Person Centred Care – where you will develop an understanding of person-centred care with a focus on pharmaceutical care and service provision; and Prescribing: theory and practice – where you will understand the basic skills needed to establish a pharmacist prescribing service in practice.
MSc Stage (Stage 3)
90 WEEKS, JULY – APRIL
In this stage you will undertake Health Services Research – and develop skills and expertise in relation to research and development of pharmacy services.
Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our course and module disclaimer for more information.DETAILED MODULE INFORMATION
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Obtaining an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy with RGU has moulded me into a Clinical Pharmacist who is well respected in the place of work. The training that I was given enabled me to get great job satisfaction, especially since through my interventions; patients use their drugs more safely and effectively. Ruth Theuma, Clinical Pharmacist and RGU Graduate
Accreditation
The course has been developed to be compatible with competency clusters outlined in the RPS Foundation Advanced Pharmacy Framework; is mapped to core dimensions within the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework; and subject to University quality assurance procedures.
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Facilities
The Pharmacy Simulation Centre can be found in the Sir Ian Wood Building and is designed to resemble a real-life Pharmacy. FIND OUT MORE
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Clinical Pharmacy Practice MSc
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
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Study mode
Online
Duration
28 months
Start date
24-JAN-22
Key informationDATA SOURCE : IDP Connect
Qualification type
MSc – Master of Science
Subject areas
Medical Sciences Pharmacy
Course type
Taught
Course Summary
This career-enhancing course will equip you with knowledge and skills for making a positive impact on patients’ lives and to make a difference in the field of clinical practice.
This course has been designed to deliver a broad education in clinical pharmacy for all qualified Pharmacists irrespective of their country of undergraduate study or practice, and provides an opportunity to focus your studies more specifically to your area of practice. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your decision-making and patient care abilities.
Modules
Health Services Research (60 Credits)To demonstrate professional competence in reserach planning and execution.Therapeutics (30 Credits)To develop professional competence in therapeutic areas with emphasis on rational prescribing.Pharmaceutical Care K(30 Credits)To provide the student with the ability to systematically synthesise, implement, and evaluate care plans for individual patients.
Tuition fees
UK fees
For this course (overall cost)
£7,370
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£5,202
International fees
For this course (overall cost)
£12,480
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£12,227
Entry requirements
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in pharmacy from a UK university or overseas equivalent, at a minimum of honours level and one years post-registration experience OR an integrated masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) and professional registration OR in consultation with the course leader.
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in pharmacy from a UK university or overseas equivalent, at a minimum of honours level and one years post-registration experience OR an integrated masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) and professional registration OR in consultation with the course leader.
Months of entry
January
Course content
This career-enhancing course will equip you with knowledge and skills for making a positive impact on patients’ lives and to make a difference in the field of clinical practice. This course has been designed to deliver a broad education in clinical pharmacy for all qualified Pharmacists irrespective of their country of undergraduate study or practice, and provides an opportunity to focus your studies more specifically to your area of practice. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance your decision-making and patient care abilities.
Information for international students
Please see RGU website for more information about applying from Malta, Austria and for english language requirements. https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/695-pgcert-pgdip-msc-clinical-pharmacy-practice
Fees and funding
UK students£7370International students£12,480
For more information visit our www.rgu.ac.uk/finance
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MScPart time28 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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