Community Pharmacy (MSc)

Comments about Community Pharmacy (MSc) - At the institution - Cardiff - Cardiff - Cardiff - Wales

• Objectives
  To offer knowledge and expertise required for a specialist role in community pharmacy or primary care.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements:
  Suitable for RPSGB registered pharmacists. Candidates must be working in community or primary care in the UK for a minimum of 1 day per week.
• Academic title
  Community Pharmacy (MSc)
• Course description
  Course Description:
  MSc Modules:
  
  -Research Methods
  -Protocol Design
  -Dissertation
  
  Initial Diploma Modules:
  
  -Medicines Management
  -Gastrointestinal Disorders
  -Respiratory Disorders
  -The Cardiovascular System
  -The Endocrine System
  -Patients with Mental Health Disorders
  -Public Health
  -Skin Disorders - Management and Treatment
  
  Attainment of the MSc is dependent on completion of a dissertation.  The Diploma is assessed through coursework, practical skills assessment and a class test at the end of years 1 and 2.
  
  Students are recruited from all over the UK, many of which are funded by employers.  Some bursaries are available - please contact the School for more details.
  
  Special Features:
  -Focus on pharmaceutical care, therapeutics, CPD, medicines use review, enhanced services and delivering the new pharmacy contractual framework.
  -Part-time with study weekends in Cardiff.
  -Students can also exit with a Postgraduate Certificate after 1 year of study.
  -Stand-alone modules also available