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University of Reading: Pharmacy Practice
| Institution | University of Reading |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy |
| Web | https://www.reading.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0118 378 5289 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The PGCert Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum (2021).
Tailored for early-career pharmacists working in any patient-facing role, the programme will equip you with the knowledge, clinical skills and confidence to make effective decisions and deliver excellent patient care.
This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides the opportunity to gain experience and feedback that will inform your personal development plan. Its primary aim is to enable pharmacists to become confident and adaptable practitioners with wider capabilities including enhanced consultation, clinical examination, and digital literacy skills.
In doing so, the programme contributes to the professional vision of pharmacists as medicines experts across all sectors, delivering safer, more effective and cost-efficient care to improve health outcomes.
*For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGCert-Pharmacy-Practice *
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). You will also be required to write a statement of purpose. Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Please note that this course page includes information for the 2025/26 academic year. Details for 2026/27 entry to this course have not yet been finalised. Contact us for more information.
The PGCert Pharmacy practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.
This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK government's national objectives.
Your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.
This is a workplace-based learning programme and placements are part of your employment prior to enrolment. You will be taught through blended learning which combines face-to-face with online study.
You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.
There is flexibility within the programme. You may choose to exit the programme with the PGCert and/or take a break prior to starting the PGDip. The programme is part of the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) partners group and there is flexible movement of students who complete the PGCert to study in other local HEIs.
97% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy).
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGCert-Pharmacy-Practice
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum (2021).
Building on the knowledge and skills gained during the PGCert, the diploma modules expand your capabilities in leadership, management, and independent problem-solving, preparing you to confidently tackle complex pharmaceutical challenges in practice.
You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.
*For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGDip-Pharmacy-Practice *
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). For entry directly to the PGDip modules, you need at least 60 academic credits at a level 7 of an equivalent and comparable programme. To have your previous academic credits recognised, contact cippet@reading.ac.uk to discuss your case before making an application. If you want to start your entry with the PGCert module, visit the PGCert Pharmacy Practice page for information on how to apply. You will be required to write a statement of purpose. Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Summary
The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum (2021).
Building on the knowledge and skills gained during the PGCert, the diploma modules expand your capabilities in leadership, management, and independent problem-solving, preparing you to confidently tackle complex pharmaceutical challenges in practice.
You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.
*For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGDip-Pharmacy-Practice *
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). For entry directly to the PGDip modules, you need at least 60 academic credits at a level 7 of an equivalent and comparable programme. To have your previous academic credits recognised, contact cippet@reading.ac.uk to discuss your case before making an application. If you want to start your entry with the PGCert module, visit the PGCert Pharmacy Practice page for information on how to apply. You will be required to write a statement of purpose. Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| England | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 1500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Please note that this course page includes information for the 2025/26 academic year. Details for 2026/27 entry to this course have not yet been finalised. Contact us for more information.
The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.
This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK government's national objectives.
Your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.
This is a workplace-based learning programme and placements are part of your employment prior to enrolment. You will be taught through blended learning which combines face-to-face with online study.
You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.
View our PGCert Pharmacy Practice page for more information on the qualification.
97% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy).
If you are interested in applying after the deadline, please contact cippet@reading.ac.uk - sometimes we can operate a waiting list in case applicants withdraw at the last minute.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGDip-Pharmacy-Practice
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A practice-base with access to a workplace educational supervisor (the programme is suitable for pharmacists working in primary or secondary care), you should discuss your application with your manager prior to applying as workplace based support is essential to the programme. Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Summary
Please note that this course page includes information for the 2025/26 academic year. Details for 2026/27 entry to this course have not yet been finalised. Contact us for more information.
The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.
This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK government's national objectives.
Your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.
This is a workplace-based learning programme and placements are part of your employment prior to enrolment. You will be taught through blended learning which combines face-to-face with online study.
You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.
View our PGCert Pharmacy Practice page for more information on the qualification.
97% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy).
If you are interested in applying after the deadline, please contact cippet@reading.ac.uk - sometimes we can operate a waiting list in case applicants withdraw at the last minute.
For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGDip-Pharmacy-Practice
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm). Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A practice-base with access to a workplace educational supervisor (the programme is suitable for pharmacists working in primary or secondary care), you should discuss your application with your manager prior to applying as workplace based support is essential to the programme. Please visit the course page on our website for more information on how to apply. |
| Location | University of Reading Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading RG6 6UR |
Fees
| England | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 3000 GBP for Whole course |
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