Course Structure

Study part-time by distance and work-based learning

Stage 1

Hospital pharmacists who have completed the NICPLD Post-registration Foundation Programme will receive 60 credits for the following modules:

PMY7111 Safe & effective provision of medicines
PMY7110 Promoting public health
PMY7109 Medicines optimisation & proficient patient care
PMY7108 Evidence-based practice & quality improvement

Hospital pharmacists who have completed the Independent Prescribing Pg Cert will receive 60 credits for the following modules:

PMY7070 Person-centred care and collaboration
PMY7071 Disease management
PMY7072 Clinical skills
PMY7073 Professionalism
PMY7074 Learning in Practice

Note: These modules are also coverd in the former Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) PgDip (which is permanently closed for recruitment from September 2024)

Stage 2 (MSc stage)

Students complete the following modules:


Year 1:
Advanced Practice Development
Research in Advanced Practice

Year 2:
Service Evaluation and Development

Teaching Times

Teaching is 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:

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 MSc 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 is delivered via a combination of distance and work-based learning, and on-campus workshops.

Assessment

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

• Includes practice portfolios, coursework assignments, a viva voce, paper and poster.

Modules

Career Prospects

Introduction

This Masters programme in Advanced Pharmacy Practice enhances the opportunities for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland to progress their career to Advanced Practitioner level.

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI) 1	TBC
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2	TBC
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1	TBC
EU Other 3	N/A
International	N/A

The fee indicated is for the three-year programme.

¹EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.

² EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.

³ EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.

All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

More information on postgraduate tuition fees.

Additional course costs

There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.

All Students

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.

Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.

If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

How to Apply

Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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