| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MSc in Clinical Pharmacy program at De Montfort University provides a blended learning experience with minimal on-campus attendance. It offers a range of modules in clinical and practice areas, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals. The program aims to enhance students' patient care approach, strengthen their employability skills, and foster confident pharmacists equipped with the knowledge and skills for high-quality patient care.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Clinical Pharmacy program is designed to meet the professional development needs of pharmacists in diverse sectors and environments.
Key features:
- Clinical and practice modules with real-world application.
- Minimal on-campus attendance through blended learning.
- Support from experienced and motivated staff.
- Networking opportunities with practicing pharmacists.
- Development of critical thinking and research skills.
Objectives:
- Enhance student's approach to patient care.
- Strengthen employability skills.
- Foster confident pharmacists equipped with knowledge and skills for high-quality patient care.
- Instill a commitment to lifelong learning and enhance learning skills.
Outcomes:
Depending on module choices, students can achieve:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (60 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (60 credits)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (120 credits)
- Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (180 credits)
- Masters in Clinical Pharmacy with Independent Prescribing (180 credits)
Outline:
The program offers a blend of clinical and practice modules with:
- Modular Pathway: Choose modules from the list provided, noting potential limitations in availability and completion time.
- Structured Pathway: Recommended pathway with set modules in the Certificate year and student choice in the Diploma year.
Modules:
- Medicines Optimisation in Practice
- Applied Therapeutics 1, 2, and 3
- Supportive Therapeutics
- Professional Decision Making
- Quality Improvement
- Mental Health
- Polypharmacy in Clinical Practice
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Leadership and Change Management
- Concepts in Research
- Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
Module Timings:
- 15 credits: 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months
- 45 credits: 4, 6, or 12 months
Masters Year:
- Research Project (60 credits): 12 months
Module Availability:
- Subject to minimum student enrollment.
- May change based on academic session.
Assessment:
The assessment strategy aligns with professional development needs and credentialling principles. Methods include:
- Portfolio assessments
- Case presentations
- Critical evaluation of care
- Targeted structured reflection
- Structured reports
Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing:
- Three-station OSCE-style examination
- Critical evaluation of patient care
- Portfolio assessment
Teaching:
The program utilizes a blended learning approach with minimal on-campus attendance. Study materials are available online and require an estimated 10-15 hours per week for studying and assessments.
Certificate Year:
Supported by three on-campus study days.
Diploma Year:
Study day requirements vary by module.
Academic Expertise:
- Dedicated team of registered pharmacists with experience across various sectors.
- MSc supervisors from the Leicester School of Pharmacy and Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
- Support from peripatetic teacher practitioners, pharmacists, and doctors.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for diverse career paths in clinical pharmacy, including:
- Hospital pharmacy
- General practice
- Community pharmacy
- Industry
- Academia
Graduate attributes:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy.
- Confidence in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
Other:
- The program has been shortlisted for the Postgraduate Award in the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
- The program is only available to international students residing in the UK with a Tier 2 visa and employed by the NHS or a healthcare organization providing NHS services.
Induction Day:
- Certificate Year: One induction day strongly recommended.
Admission Deadlines:
- September 2024 intake: August 30, 2024
- January 2025 intake: December 20, 2024
Application Process:
- Submit a fully completed application with supporting documentation.
Study Day Dates:
- Dates are provisional and subject to change.
