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Queen's University Belfast: Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing)
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Pharmacy View department profile |
| Web | http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/MHLS/PGSol |
| askmhls@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to practice at Advanced Practitioner level.
Stage 1 (PG Diploma stage) aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and includes training as an independent non-medical prescriber.
In stage 2 (MSc stage), students receive training in research and data analysis methods and are required to undertake a service evaluation/development project.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor Degree) from an institution approved by the University. Additionally all applicants must: - have identified a designated medical practitioner prior to commencing the prescribing modules; - have completed the NICPLD foundation/vocational training (VT) programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience; - be employed as a hospital pharmacist. Please note: this programme is open only to applicants who are resident in Northern Ireland or pharmacists in Ireland by prior agreement between QUB and the applicant's employer. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor Degree) from an institution approved by the University. Additionally all applicants must: - have identified a designated medical practitioner prior to commencing the prescribing modules; - have completed the NICPLD foundation/vocational training (VT) programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience; - be employed as a hospital pharmacist. Please note: this programme is open only to applicants who are resident in Northern Ireland or pharmacists in Ireland by prior agreement between QUB and the applicant's employer. |
Queen’s University Belfast
Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences at Queen’s University has a reputation for excellence in education and research - a reputation which is reflected in our position in the Top 200 Universities in the World for 2021 (THE World University Rankings 2021)
Our hope is that students from around the world will join with us to both learn and also bring new ideas and approaches to help drive forward our ambitions to enhance and advance life.
Through our education and research, we strive to address some of …
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