Postgraduate Certificate - PC

Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>IELTS requirements 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTS requirements 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>You may be interviewed</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>You may be interviewed</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>Recognition of prior learning may be accepted for direct entry onto the 2nd year of the PgDip if you have already completed a pharmacy-related PgCert at another UK university.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Recognition of prior learning may be accepted for direct entry onto the 2nd year of the PgDip if you have already completed a pharmacy-related PgCert at another UK university.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>an honours degree in pharmacy or equivalent</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>an honours degree in pharmacy or equivalent</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>Students that have obtained an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from LJMU or another institution may be considered for direct entry to the 60-credit research project module to top up their award to a full MSc. Students applying for this route do not need to be employed in a role in England, but must be in a position that would allow them to complete a relevant research project. Individuals interested in this route should contact the course leader by emailing: PBS-Office@ljmu.ac.uk to discuss their circumstances prior to submitting an application.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Students that have obtained an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from LJMU or another institution may be considered for direct entry to the 60-credit research project module to top up their award to a full MSc. Students applying for this route do not need to be employed in a role in England, but must be in a position that would allow them to complete a relevant research project. Individuals interested in this route should contact the course leader by emailing: PBS-Office@ljmu.ac.uk to discuss their circumstances prior to submitting an application.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>to be a UK registered (GPhC) pharmacist working in a Secondary Care role, with an opportunity to contribute to the clinical care of patients</li>
<li>a term of employment sufficient to allow completion of the registered course (1 year for PgCert and 2 years for Diploma). This does not apply to those applying to 'top-up' a Clinical Pharmacy PgDip to the MSc</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>to be a UK registered (GPhC) pharmacist working in a Secondary Care role, with an opportunity to contribute to the clinical care of patients</li>
<li>a term of employment sufficient to allow completion of the registered course (1 year for PgCert and 2 years for Diploma). This does not apply to those applying to 'top-up' a Clinical Pharmacy PgDip to the MSc</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Plan, conduct and evaluate a service improvement project, making recommendations on how to improve care for patients in the future

Assess the clinical indicators of response to drug therapy and identify adverse effects of such therapy in individual patients

Apply planning, analytical and problem-solving skills to optimising care and improving healthcare practice

Make contributions to patient care by applying their knowledge of clinical therapeutics and evidence-based medicine to the critical analysis of common long-term conditions and reasons for admission to hospital

Screen, assess and prioritise patients for potential pharmacist input by evaluating their health and social care needs

Critically evaluate and synthesise information (including evidence-based practice) from a variety of sources

Critically reflect on their own practice, identify areas for continuing professional development and take responsibility for addressing such needs

Keep up-to-date with issues relevant to the pharmacy profession and healthcare services

Conduct patient-centred consultations and tailor information to the needs of the recipient

Course Catalogue

Clinical Pharmacy for Secondary and Tertiary Care - 35773 - MSc