Psychiatric Pharmacy PGDip
Aston University, Birmingham
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Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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Course SummaryBuild upon your existing knowledge and study a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston University. Accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) this qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health positions in the NHS.Professional accreditationThe programme is accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP).Your future career prospectsThis qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental ...Read more

Course SummaryBuild upon your existing knowledge and study a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston University. Accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) this qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health positions in the NHS.Professional accreditationThe programme is accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP).Your future career prospectsThis qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health posts in the NHS.''Specialist status'' as deemed by Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy is also increasingly expected for higher level clinical posts in the NHS. This diploma forms part of the pathway for this accreditation.

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63/279
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20th
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44th
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07 Nov 25

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Entry requirements

Students must usually have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics from Aston University with an average mark of no less than 55% and no referred modules. Other clinical pharmacy qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£4,200 per year

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£4,200 per year

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£4,200 per year

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Street Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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