Course details
Course description
This Introduction to Pharmacy course is designed for school leavers, young people, adults and mature applicants and those wishing to return to formal education and gain recognised qualifications. This is a starter-level course and covers skills and knowledge related to working in a pharmacy.
This is a short full-time course which runs for 18 weeks (with about 16 hours per week in college plus a three-hour per week self-study allocation). For further information please contact pharmacy@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Students studying pharmacy courses will be required to apply for a PVG and may be eligible in the future (after undertaking further studies) to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Learn more about the General Pharmaceutical Council.
What you will learn
- Medicines in the Body
- Introduction to Pharmaceutics
- Introduction to Pharmacy Legal and Ethics
- Communication in the Pharmacy Environment
- Introduction to Health and Safety
- Information and Communication Technology
- Numeracy
Learning outcome
- All applications for progression are considered on merit. Suitability for progression onto further study will be determined by achievement, a good attendance record, and good conduct and a successful progression discussion with the delivery team will be required.
- Studies: Preparing for Practice
- Route to Careers in Pharmacy
- Diploma Pharmacy Services
- This Introduction to Pharmacy course is designed for you to progress onto further study and in itself will not lead to direct employment in a pharmacy setting.
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements, however, candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in pharmacy and/or health care, be well-presented and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Course options
Course details
Short course
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: £504.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Sighthill Campus
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
EH11 4DE