University of Greenwich campus

Health Sciences

PGCert/PGDip/MSc Medicines Optimisation at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Get the skills you need to contribute effectively to medicines management and drug therapy decisions with a Master’s in Medicines Optimisation by distance learning. Get the skills you need to contribute effectively to medicines management and drug therapy decisions with a Master’s in Medicines Optimisation by distance learning. Medicines optimisation covers the processes and behaviours that determine how medicines are used by patients and the NHS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science  |  Department: Medway School of Pharmacy  |  Duration: 1-6; distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September; January; April  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a flexible distance-learning course for healthcare professionals working in the UK health sector. Students can work towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc. Equip yourself to work with other healthcare professionals in primary care, particularly GPs and CCGs, while developing clinical skills in your specialist area of care.

Career pathways

This degree equips you to work more closely with other healthcare professionals in primary care, particularly GPs and CCGs. At the same time, you develop clinical skills in your speciality areas of care and have the opportunity to qualify as a non-medical prescriber.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject. Applicants must be pharmacists, nurses or allied health professionals (AHPs) registered with the relevant UK professional body and working in the NHS or similar UK-based health system providing direct patient care. Students will have direct access to patients in order to complete the assignments in many of the courses. Any offer will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and relevant health checks.

Intake: September; January; April

Duration: 1-6; distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.