PgDip Pharmacy Practice

The programme has been designed for Pharmacists who wish to develop their Clinical Pharmacy, Therapeutic Management and Professional Skills and is linked to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework.

Students undertake the certificate in year 1 with progression to the diploma in year 2. The modules within the programme develops core clinical pharmacy and therapeutic skills with a focus on the management of patients on acute and long-term conditions. Patient safety and leadership in practice are also core elements covered on the modules. Students undertake work-based learning that is supported by a recognised work-based tutor and attend monthly study days at the university of Hertfordshire.

Applicants for the PGDip Pharmacy Practice should be registered Pharmacists in the UK with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants must have a practice site and work-based tutor recognised by the University of Hertfordshire (transferrable within the JPB collaborative subject to approval)

Why choose this course?
The programme offers

2 year course for Diploma in Pharmacy Practice. Students are able to upgrade to an MSc in Pharmacy Practice post achievement of the PGDip Pharmacy Practice qualification.
Clinical and therapeutic focused study days supported by our internationally renowned simulation suite
Directed learning with progression to self-directed learning
Learning and sharing of experiences with colleagues from other hospitals
Programme linked to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework
An opportunity for transferring credits/qualifications between universities participating within the JPB collaboration (subject to approval)
Historically, funding has always been available from Health Education, England.