Course summary
This course is ideal for non-UK qualified pharmacists wanting to develop clinical skills to deliver ‘pharmaceutical care’. The course also provides foundations in health service research and will benefit Pharmacists working in hospital or community practice. You will 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). Please note the MSc Clinical Pharmacy is not an advanced masters programme and does not result in a qualification allowing graduates to register in the UK as a Pharmacist. The course is primarily aimed at overseas pharmacists with limited existing clinical pharmacy experience. Content covered on the course is comparable to that delivered in the MPharm Pharmacy degree. You’ll study:
- 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- Students are enrolled in classes which introduce the 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 polypharmacy, 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. Compulsory modules: Interpretation of laboratory/routine clinical information in the management of common clinical conditions e.g asthma, cardiology infection etc.; Counselling & communication, therapeutic drug monitoring; Evidence Based Medicine & Application of research methods; Pharmacy service delivery, team leadership and professionalism; Psycho-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 your clinical evaluations. This includes written reports in the form of medicines information queries, developing pharmaceutical care plans and more traditional exam type assessments that are completed in short answer format based upon clinical scenarios.
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