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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 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. |
About
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland, it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s is ranked 24th in the UK for Research Power (REF 2021/ Times Higher Education) with over 88% of research submitted by Queen’s has been assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent Power (REF 2021/ Times Higher Education). Northern Ireland has been named the safest region in the UK (UK …
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