Pharmacy BTEC National Certificate

Pharmacy BTEC National Certificate

Quick Facts
Course Code
AS2237A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level 3
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
2 years

Where is the course? Centre for Applied Sciences (The Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, London ECIV 7DD)

What is this course about? This course is a vocational qualification for anyone working in a pharmacy occupation and studying an NVQ level 3 at their place of work.The course is assessed by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities; there are no exams. The course build on skills that you have learned in your workplace. The course includes plenty of laboratory practical work, working through case studies and visits to industry and places of scientific interest.The course is run over one day a week and would be the equivalent of studying two A levels. Successful completion of this course combined with an NVQ level 3 and 28 hours per week work experience over two years, allow the student to register with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Who is this course for? This course is for any persons working in a pharmacy occupation wanting to study a vocational pharmacy qualification. They would be working in hospitals, the community or industrial pharmacies.

What do I need to get on the course? You will ideally be ideally be working in a pharmacy occupation studying an NVQ level 3 qualification in their place of work. You should have good communication skills - a grade A-C in GCSE English.

What will I study? You will study a series of 12 units over the two years of the course. These units will contain plenty of practical work conducted in a well equipped laboratory, case study situations related to the effects of medicines and drugs upon the body, a study of the pharmacy industry and how medicines are dispensed and manufactured, a consideration of the legal aspects and ethics of practise and a study of the workings of the human body as related to pharmacy.
The course would be delivered by Pharmacy specialists and general science lecturers. ,

What qualification will I get? BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services. If you pass the course, are studying an NVQ level 3 at your workplace and are undertaking work in a pharmacy (under the supervision of a pharmacist) for at least 28 hours per week then you will be eligible to join the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

What can I do after the course? The course provides the skills and knowledge needed for a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science. This course provides vocational training and would probably be the basis of further progression in a career based within a pharmacy occupation.,

How do I get on the course? application form

How much does the course cost? Home Students:
£ 1293

International students:
£ 5400