Overview
The PgDip in Advanced Pharmacy Practice is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to progress to Advanced Practitioner level (AfC Band 8a).
The PG Diploma stage aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and includes a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) highlights
In the non-medical prescribing modules, students undertake clinical skills training in the University's clinical skills teaching laboratories.
World Class Facilities
•The School of Pharmacy at Queen's is acknowledged as a leading centre for Pharmacy teaching and research in the UK, consistently featuring at or near the top of league tables for the subject.
Student Experience
•The School has strong international links as well as a great community spirit.
Teaching Times
Teaching is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
At Queen's, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.
On the PgDip in Advanced Pharmacy Practice we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies that enhance their development as independent, lifelong learners.
Teaching is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops.