PGCert Pharmacy Practice
University of Reading
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The PGCert Pharmacy practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Societys Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK governments national objectives.Training is aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Foundation Pharmacy Framework, and your learning ...Read more

The PGCert Pharmacy practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.

This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK government's national objectives.

Training is aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Foundation Pharmacy Framework, and your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.

This is a workplace-based learning programme and placements are part of your employment prior to enrolment. You will be taught through blended learning which combines face-to-face with online study. The School of Pharmacy has a clinical skills lab where you will undertake OSCEs.

You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored, you should ensure funding is in place prior to applying as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.

There is flexibility within the programme. You may choose to exit the programme with the PGCert and/or take a break prior to starting the PGDip. The programme is part of the Joint Programmes Board (JPB) partners group and there is flexible movement of students who complete the PGCert to study in other local HEIs.

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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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26th
CUG Ranking
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35th
What students say
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Sara
22 Feb 24

Nice place with good people..Read more

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Menekse
15 Feb 24

University of Reading provides access to clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, and mentorship from leading experts in the field. It emphasizes hands-on learning..Read more

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Entry requirements

You need a pharmacy degree (BSc, BPharm, or MPharm), registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council, a practice-base with access to a workplace educational supervisor (the programme is suitable for pharmacists working in primary or secondary care), you should discuss your application with your manager prior to applying as workplace based support is essential to the programme.

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£1,500 per year

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22 Feb 24
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15 Feb 24
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University of Reading provides access to clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, and mentorship from leading experts in the field. It emphasizes hands-on learning...
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University of Reading
Whiteknights House PO Box 217 Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Custom House  0.7 miles away

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