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Queen's University Belfast: Advanced Pharmacy Practice
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Pharmacy |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| 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 must be able to demonstrate equivalent experience; - be employed as a hospital pharmacist. Please note: this programme is open only to students who are resident in Northern Ireland or pharmacists in Ireland by prior agreement between QUB and the applicant's employer. |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and 13th in the UK for research intensity (Complete …
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