MSc Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Practice with Extended Placement
The MSc Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Practice program is one year of full-time course that is suitable for pharmacists who have at least 6 months of patient-facing post-registration experience.
The program provides an opportunity to study a wide range of pharmacy practices, medicines management, and public health-related theory and to explore the professional practice of pharmacy in a clinical pharmacy setting.
MSc Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Practice with extended placement
This pathway builds on the MSc Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Practice to allow students to demonstrate advanced knowledge and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical care delivery in a hospital setting. This will be achieved by students undertaking 6 months of clinical rotations based in local NHS hospitals.
Work placement
There is an in-course work placement for international students.
Campus Information
College Lane Campus
The main site of the university remains the College Lane campus, which houses the original Hatfield Technical College building. Notable among the buildings in this campus is the university's Learning Resource Centre, a combined library and computer centre. There is also a substantial collection of halls of residence and student houses, and the University of Hertfordshire Students' Union is headquartered at College Lane campus. The College Lane campus is also the location of Hertfordshire International College, which is part of the Navitas group, providing a direct pathway for international students to the University.
Intakes
- Oct Deadline: Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This program offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development for practicing pharmacists to enhance career opportunities.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements
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You must be a registered pharmacist in your home country with at least 6-months of patient-facing practice in a hospital and a good bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (at least 55% GPA) or equivalent.
You will need a secure IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 6.0 in any band. International Students should be aware that this course does not lead to registration to practice as a pharmacist in the UK.
Postgraduate taught
- Completion of a Bachelor degree in a relevant subject area with 55-65% or above depending on course
- Standard XII English with 70% will also be accepted
Initial screening criteria
Proof of registration as a pharmacist in your home country.
Degree certificate and transcripts (good bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (at least 55% GPA) or equivalent).
CV including your patient-facing experience as the program requires at least 6 months of patient-facing experience.
Further information with an offer
- A personal statement stating why you want to study at UH, why the UK, and why this specific program
- Reference letter from current employment or University
- Proof of English language- IELTS of 7.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 6.0 in any band. We do offer pre-sessional English sessions for students who get a total IELTS score of less than 7. These English sessions usually run between May and July before the program starts depending on the student's IELTS score and incur an additional charge besides the MSc's fees
- Course Code: H36
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 08 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
40540 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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