Course summary
On our MSc in Clinical Pharmacy you'll receive advanced training in the practice of pharmacy to enable you to deliver optimum pharmaceutical care and become a safer and more effective practitioner. You'll be taught predominately by pharmacists registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The course content includes:
- learning in key clinical therapeutic areas including respiratory, cardiac, oncology, inflammatory disease, antimicrobials and mental health
- application of laboratory tests and their relevance in identification and monitoring of disease and drug therapy
- principles and practice of therapeutic drug monitoring
- oral communication and problem-solving communication in clinical settings
- concepts in Quality Improvement (QI) and service re-design
- reflective practice
- application of research methods in health service research
- a research project
Modules
Semester 1 - Classes which will introduce key concepts and skills which are routinely applied in a clinical setting, including pharmaceutical care planning and consultation skills. Students will learn how to undertake critical analysis of empirical research which underpins the development of clinical guidelines. Semester 2 - Classes focus on specific clinical therapeutics with a focus on poly pharmacy, as well as Leadership and Team Management, reflective practice and the principles of Health Economics. Research project - Students undertake an individual research project investigating a specific clinical topic. Project output will be written in the format of a clinical research paper. Research project - Students undertake an individual research project investigating a specific clinical topic. Project output will be written in the format of a clinical research paper. Compulsory modules: Interpretation of laboratory/routine clinical information in the management of common clinical conditions eg asthma, cardiology infection etc; Counselling & communication, therapeutic drug monitoring; Evidence based medicine & application of research methods; Pharmacy service delivery, team leadership and professionalism; Psyco-social aspects to Pharmacy Practice; Application of Pharmaceutical Care in complex patients
Assessment method
Each element is assessed by a series of assignments based on students’ clinical evaluations.
Entry requirements
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in Pharmacy; plus a minimum of 18 months post-study clinical experience in a patient facing role or environment. A copy of your CV should be provided as proof, detailing work experience and duties. Applicants who hold an MPharm degree from the UK or Australia or a DPharm from the USA or Canada in the previous 5 years do not require the post-study clinical experience. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 5.5). Please note that, prior to starting the course, a Letter of Good Conduct is required from the Police/authorities in a student's home country.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | No component below 5.5 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12100 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12100 | Year 1 |
| International | £24250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the programme details on the University of Strathclyde website.
Sponsorship information
www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ