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Community pharmacy

Community pharmacy at QUB
  • PG Cert - 12 months
  • PG Diploma - 24 months
  • MSc - 36 months

Click here to download the Community Pharmacy course brochure (September 2013 entry)

This is a part-time distance learning programme - no attendence is required at the university.

Our community pharmacy programme has been designed for community pharmacists who wish to expand their pharmacy services and update their therapeutic knowledge. The course is suitable for employee and locum pharmacists from both independent pharmacies and pharmacy multiples.

Students based in Northern Ireland may be eligible for 50% funding of fees via NICPLD.

Community pharmacy modules *

Year 1 (PG Cert):

PMY7060 Effective communication in the community pharmacy (10 credits)

PMY7061 Management of chronic illness (20 credits)

PMY7021 Clinical pharmacy skills in practice 1 (20 credits)

Plus one from:

PMY7063 Pharmaceutical care (10 credits)

PMY7066 Health promotion (10 credits)

PMY7067 Complementary and alternative medicine (10 credits)

Year 2 (PG Dip):

PMY7062 Pharmacotherapy of common diseases (20 credits)

PMY7024 Clinical pharmacy skills in practice 2 (20 credits)

Plus two from:

PMY7063 Pharmaceutical care (10 credits)

PMY7064 Developing services in primary care (10 credits)

PMY7065 Pharmacy practice research (10 credits)

PMY7066 Health promotion (10 credits)

PMY7067 Complementary and alternative medicine (10 credits)

Year 3 (MSc):

PMY7090 Research project (60 credits)

* Students with previous relevant qualifications may be able to apply for credit transfer. (Click for more information)

Applying for September 2013 entry:

Applicants must have a primary degree in pharmacy from a university recognised by Queen's University Belfast and must be employed as a community pharmacist. Applicants should seek prior approval from their employer.

Click here to apply for entry in September 2013