Clinical Pharmacy PGDip

Overview

The programme consists of clinical and practice modules with real life application. The course requires minimal attendance using blended learning to meet the individual needs of students.

DMU values the student experience and prides itself on the support it offers to postgraduate students. The course aims to further develop your approach to patient care and enhance your employability skills, creating confident pharmacists, equipped with the knowledge and skills required to deliver high quality patient care.

The programme continually evolves to meet the needs of a profession which is constantly changing and aims to instil a commitment to life-long learning by advancing your learning skills.

Key features

• The course aims to further develop your knowledge, skills and attributes, in line with the requirements of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Blended learning approach with minimal on campus learning so you can study alongside your day job.
• You will be supported on your postgraduate journey with a highly motivated and experienced team.
• Network with and study alongside pharmacists working in a wide variety of clinical environments.
• Develop your critical thinking and research skills to deliver high quality patient care.

Teaching and assessment

Our distance learning approach with minimal on-campus learning is designed to allow you to study alongside your professional role. Study materials are available online in the DMU virtual learning environment. We suggest you will need to spend about 10-15 hours per week studying the course material and undertaking assessment. You will be supported on your postgraduate journey by a highly motivated and experienced team.

Graduate careers

The specialist and learning skills you acquire are highly sought after in many different sectors of practice. Having an MSc is recognised by many employers as a stepping stone in career progression.

Exit award: PG Cert; PG Diploma; MSC.