MSc Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice (International) at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

This programme is designed for non-UK qualified pharmacists who want to develop advanced clinical skills, with a focus on clinical pharmacy research and healthcare leadership. It’s primarily aimed at overseas pharmacists with at least 2 years of patient facing practice-based experience, helping them build on their expertise to practice at an advanced level. The programme offers an extended placement of 6 months (24 weeks) in hospital settings, integrated into the 18-month programme to support further development in clinical practice.

Department: Medicine | Duration: 18 months (1 year + 6 months integrated placement) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme comprises 120 credits of taught material. There is also a 60 credit research project. Modules include Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics 1, Advanced Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2, Clinical examination skills and on-site clinical practice (Int), Healthcare Systems Leadership, Research Methods and Practice based project, Structured Reflective Portfolio.

Career pathways

Our MSc in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice (International) is designed primarily for international students, helping you develop advanced skills and knowledge to practice at a specialist, or senior or advanced specialist pharmacist level, depending on the requirements of your country's regulatory bodies. This programme equips you with the clinical expertise and leadership abilities necessary to enhance pharmacy services in your home country, whether in government ministries, hospitals, universities, or other healthcare settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree You should have a 2:1 Honours degree (at least 55%- 3 out of 4- GPA) or equivalent in Pharmacy. You must also be a registered pharmacist in your home country with at least 2 years of patient facing practice-based role. We also require students to have a DBS check and complete an occupational heath check once in the UK to be able to start their placements. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

International applicants: GBP 55,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 18 months (1 year + 6 months integrated placement)

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