General Pharmacy Practice PGDip (PGCert)

• Overview

  This course is aimed at primary care pharmacists and is designed to instil attitudes of life-long learning in trainees in order to underpin continuing professional and career development. It is operated in conjunction with the Joint Programme Board which is a collaborative venture between a number of universities in the south-east of England and NHS partners.

  Course duration

  Part-time: 3 years
  

• Course content

  Course structure

  The course is comprised of five work-based modules studied over three years. The first two modules (taken over 18 months) are primarily work-based learning with study days attached to them. The remaining three modules (lasting six months each) are linked with placements which can be taken as a clear speciality rotation or with a particular focus.

  Areas of study

  The educational aims of the curriculum are to develop general skills, knowledge, competencies and attitudes to ensure the highest professional performance and conduct. Practice activities are a required component of the course and all students will undertake these activities under the guidance of an accredited practice tutor.

  Syllabus

  Principles of Practice
  General Clinical Practice
  3 practice placements
  

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.

  Degree and/or experience:
  MPharm. Registered UK pharmacist.

• Location

  Location primarily work-based. Some study days/placements in London and other academic locations.

• Career opportunities

  The course is a fundamental element of the Practitioner Development Strategy for pharmacists' careers within the new NHS. This strategy incorporates a competency-based career pathway from junior bands through to consultant pharmacists.

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• Fees and costs

  The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

  The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

  To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

  Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

  PGDip (PGCert) General Pharmacy Practice
  
  Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.

   

• Apply online

  
  

  You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.

  Entry requirements

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.

  Degree and/or experience:
  MPharm. Registered UK pharmacist.

  • General Pharmacy Practice (PGDip) (Part time)

  
  

01273 642118
pharmacy@brighton.ac.uk

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