Advanced Pharmacy Practice

Queen's University Belfast

Master

In Belfast City

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: The PgDip in Advanced Pharmacy Practice is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to progress to Advanced Practitioner level (AfC Band 8a). The PG Diploma stage aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and incorporates the NICPLD Independent Prescribing practice certificate.   There is the option to complete a MSc in Advamced Pharmacy Practice, visit the course website for more details. 

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Location

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Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

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About this course

A primary degree in Pharmacy from an institution approved by the University. Additionally all students must have: Identified a designated medical practitioner prior to commencing the prescribing modules; Completed the NICPLD foundation training programme or must be able to demonstrate equivalent experience All applicants must be employed as a hospital pharmacist. Please note: this programme is open only to students who are resident in Northern Ireland. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS N/A (this programme...

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Course programme

Course Details

Modules completed within the PG Diploma in Advanced Pharmacy Practice include:

  • Advanced Therapeutics in Respiratory Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Infectious Disease
  • Clinical Management Planning
  • Disease Management
  • Prescribing and Monitoring
  • Professional Aspects of Prescribing

Assessment & Feedback

Includes competency assessments, practice portfolios, coursework assignments, online tests, workbooks, Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a viva voce and a dissertation at the MSc stage.

Learning and Teaching

At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.

On the PgDip in Advamced Pharmacy Practice we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies that enhance their development as independent, lifelong learners.

Teaching is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops.

Additional information

The role of the pharmacist in the Health Service is expanding to improve patient care and access to medicines. Agenda for Change (AfC) and the associated NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) aim to support the career development of health service staff and the provision of effective patient care. This Masters/PG Diploma programme in Advanced Pharmacy Practice enhances the opportunities for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland to progress their career to Advanced Practitioner level. Queen's postgraduates reap...

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Advanced Pharmacy Practice

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