Pharmacy Practice PGDip

at University of Leeds

This course allows you to develop as a flexible practitioner, according to specific interests and workplace opportunities. You’ll also have the support needed to meet GPhC requirements for recording CPD.
 

You’ll be studying in a research-based learning environment. Our high-quality research informs national and international policy and practice to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. In particular, our work on medicines information for patients and our research into reducing medication errors and improving safety in care homes have had a significant impact on policy and practice.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Personal and Professional Development in Healthcare   
• Pharmaceutical Care: Core Conditions    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in pharmacy.
 

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
 

Access to appropriate pharmacy practice to allow the undertaking of work-based assignments.
 

Appointment of an agreed work-based tutor and support from a work-based manager.
 

Opportunities for the accreditation of prior certificate learning and prior experiential learning exist through the School's credit accumulation and transfer procedures.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall. 

The cost of studying at University of Leeds varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £14,833 annually, to study in University of Leeds.

On completion of the course students are normally are in a position to progress to more senior or specialist pharmacy posts (typically Agenda for Change band 7 or 8) in either primary or secondary care.