Course details
Course description
On our MSc in Clinical Pharmacy you'll receive advanced training in the practice of pharmacy to enable you to deliver optimum pharmaceutical care and become a safer and more effective practitioner. You'll be taught predominately by pharmacists registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The course content includes:
- learning in key clinical therapeutic areas including respiratory, cardiac, oncology, inflammatory disease, antimicrobials and mental health
- application of laboratory tests and their relevance in identification and monitoring of disease and drug therapy
- principles and practice of therapeutic drug monitoring
- oral communication and problem-solving communication in clinical settings
- concepts in Quality Improvement (QI) and service re-design
- reflective practice
- application of research methods in health service research
- a research project
Subjects
- Pharmacy
Entry requirements
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in Pharmacy; plus a minimum of 18 months post-study clinical experience in a patient facing role or environment. A copy of your CV should be provided as proof, detailing work experience and duties. Applicants who hold an MPharm degree from the UK or Australia or a DPharm from the USA or Canada in the previous 5 years do not require the post-study clinical experience. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 5.5). Please note that, prior to starting the course, a Letter of Good Conduct is required from the Police/authorities in a student's home country.
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Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £12,100.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ