Course summary
Build upon your existing knowledge and study a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston University. Accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) this qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health positions in the NHS.
Assessment method
All course materials will be delivered electronically. You will encounter a range of learning methods, including: Study of authored text material, directed reading and self assessed exercises; Formative exercises and assignments; Additional reading; Participation in a multi disciplinary forum (MDT). Assessment is by assignments, clinical proformas, oral case presentations and a final examination.
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references and motivation. Pharmacists who wish to proceed to this course must usually have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics from Aston University with an average mark of no less than 55 per cent and no referred modules. Other clinical pharmacy qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, students will only be admitted if they have suitable access to a multidisciplinary team and patients with psychiatric illnesses. For example, they are employed in a unit that treats people with mental health problems in a clinical setting that is deemed appropriate by the Programme Director. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. English language test requirements may be waived where students’ undergraduate degree was studied in an English speaking country. Find out more about our English language requirements. For more information about qualifications view our Aston in your future webpage. The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor. For more information, please visit our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
International | £3900 | Year 1 |
England | £3900 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £3900 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £3900 | Year 1 |
Wales | £3900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET