UCL School of Pharmacy

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Programme structure

The MSc degree in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice & Policy is an advanced-level programme designed for overseas pharmacists intending to practice outside the UK who wish to develop clinical pharmacy and leadership skills relevant to the needs of their home countries. The programme does not lead to registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The aim of the programme is to enable pharmacists to develop:

• clinical pharmacy skills
• inquisitive and enquiring approaches to practice and pharmaceutical care delivery
• critical thinking and appraisal skills
• transferable skills for pharmaceutical care services in new settings and environments
• an international perspective on health care systems and health needs of different populations worldwide.

The programme is 12-months, full-time commencing in mid September each year. Students should expect to live in the London area for the entire duration of the programme. The programme is intensive and demanding, both in terms of study and self-development. Students are required to demonstrate an independent approach to their learning.

The main components of the programme

Approximately half of the programme is managed at UCL School of Pharmacy with the remaining time spent at London-area hospitals, under the tutelage of clinical pharmacy specialists. A typical academic calendar might include the following: