Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) MSc drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2024-09-16 | - |
Program Overview
Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to practice at Advanced Practitioner level.
Stage 1 (PG Diploma stage) aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and includes training as an independent non-medical prescriber.
In stage 2 (MSc stage), students receive training in research and data analysis methods and are required to undertake a service evaluation/development project.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) highlights
In the non-medical prescribing modules, students undertake clinical skills training in the clinical skills teaching laboratories at Queen's.
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Student Experience
This programme is delivered by expert pharmacy practitioners in Northern Ireland. On completion, students will be able to demonstrate the competencies required to work at an advanced level of practice, as defined in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum.
Dr Brian McCaw
School of Pharmacy
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Course content
Program Outline
Course Structure
Study part-time by distance and work-based learning
| Stage 1 (PG Diploma stage) | Hospital pharmacists who have completed the NI Foundation Programme (or equivalent) will receive 60 credits. The remaining 60 credits are delivered in the following modules: PMY7040 Advanced Therapeutics (includes respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and infectious disease) Plus the non-medical prescribing modules: PMY7070 Person-centred care and collaboration PMY7071 Disease management PMY7072 Clinical skills PMY7073 Professionalism Note: Following publication of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum in 2022, the content of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is being reviewed for 2023 entry. |
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| Stage 2 (MSc stage) | Students complete the following modules: Research in Advanced Practice Advanced Practice Development Service Evaluation and Development Note: Following publication of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum in 2022, the content of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is being reviewed for 2023 entry. |
People teaching you
Dr Brian McCawDistance Learning Manager
School of Pharmacy
b.mccaw@qub.ac.uk Dr Laura O'LoanAssociate Postgraduate Pharmacy Dean (NICPLD)
School of Pharmacy / NICPLD
l.oloan@qub.ac.ukTeaching Times
| Teaching is is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops. |
Career Prospects
Introduction
This Masters/PG Diploma programme in Advanced Pharmacy Practice enhances the opportunities for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland to progress their career to Advanced Practitioner level.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.
On the Msc in Advanced Pharmacy Practice we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies that enhance their development as independent, lifelong learners. Teaching is is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops.
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:
Includes competency assessments, practice portfolios, coursework assignments, online tests, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), a viva voce, paper and poster at the MSc stage.
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Modules
Modules
The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2022/23). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.
Core Modules
Practice Research Project B
(15 credits)Advanced Practice Development B
(10 credits)Person-centred care and collaboration
(10 credits)Disease management
(10 credits)Professionalism
(10 credits)Clinical skills
(10 credits)Practice Research Project A
(15 credits)Advanced Practice Development A
(10 credits)Hospital Dispensary Services
(15 credits)Research in Advanced Practice
(10 credits)Hospital Technical Services
(15 credits)Hospital Clinical Services
(15 credits)Clinical Effectiveness
(15 credits)Advanced therapeutics
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Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Introduction
This Masters/PG Diploma programme in Advanced Pharmacy Practice enhances the opportunities for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland to progress their career to Advanced Practitioner level.Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
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