PgDip Mental Health Pharmacy at Aston University

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Pharmacy is designed for practising pharmacists who want to advance their clinical, professional, and leadership capabilities in mental health. Aligned with the four pillars of practice - clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research - this programme develops confident, evidence‑based practitioners who can make meaningful contributions at patient, team, and service levels.

What you will study

Taught stage core modules: Specialist mental health pharmacy practice and person-centred care, Developing leadership skills through evaluation and research, Pharmacy practice in more specialist areas of mental health, Education and training in mental health pharmacy, Portfolio of mental health pharmacy clinical practice.

Career pathways

The PGDip in Mental Health Pharmacy is highly regarded by employers. It is widely recognised for progression into specialist and advanced mental health pharmacy roles, including roles in community mental health teams, inpatient services, crisis teams, and early intervention services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate qualifications Applicants should normally have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics at Aston University, achieving a pass overall. Applicants holding other relevant clinical pharmacy postgraduate qualifications may also be considered and will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis via a formal application for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have any admissions queries please contact our Admissions Team. Employment To join this programme, you must be working clinically in a specialist mental health role with regular access to service users, carers, and multidisciplinary team members. You will need access to a sufficient range of clinical cases to meet the portfolio requirements, including exposure to multiple mental health diagnoses (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders and others) and a variety

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,200 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

International applicants: GBP 4,200 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fees Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year

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