PGDip Pharmacy Practice at University of Reading

Programme overview

A workplace-based diploma aligned to the RCPharm Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum (2021), building on the PGCert in leadership, management and independent problem-solving for complex pharmaceutical challenges.

Department: School of Pharmacy | Duration: Part time: 12 months (24 months in total with the PGCert) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three 20-credit modules: Introduction to Evidence-Based Medicine, Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare and Introduction to Research, each comprising three study afternoons plus an assessment. A route with prescribing is also available.

Career pathways

Credits count towards the MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice; support is offered for revalidation and credentialing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm or MPharm) and registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council; a practice base with access to a workplace educational supervisor (patient-facing role in primary or secondary care) and manager support. Statement of purpose of 300-500 words, workplace-based learning declaration, checklist and proof of funding or self-funding declaration. References: one academic and one non-academic referee (two non-academic if no postgraduate study). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0. Direct entry to the PGDip modules requires at least 60 academic credits at level 7 from an equivalent programme (or the PGCert Pharmacy Practice). The prescribing route requires the entry requirements of the PGCert Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Pharmacists. UK applicants only.

Duration: 12 months part-time; 24 months in total with PGCert

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