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MSc Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing)
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Queen's University Belfast
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
36 months
Course summary
Overview
Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice programme is designed for hospital-based pharmacists in Northern Ireland who wish to practice at Advanced Practitioner level.
Stage 1 (PG Diploma stage) aims to develop the student's knowledge of therapeutics in several key areas and includes training as an independent non-medical prescriber.
In stage 2 (MSc stage), students receive training in research and data analysis methods and are required to undertake a service evaluation/development project.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice (With Independent Prescribing) Highlights
In the non-medical prescribing modules, students undertake clinical skills training in the clinical skills teaching laboratories at Queen's.
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
- Students are supported by full-time dedicated staff in the School of Pharmacy Distance Learning Centre and at the NI Centre for Pharmacy Learning and Development (NICPLD).
Application deadline
31 July 2024
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 25,800per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
25th
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Campus address
Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
7th out of 82 1
2nd out of 45
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Entry standards
/ Max 208138 67%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10099.0 99%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%19th
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Entry standards
/ Max 228170 74%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10099.0 99%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.11 78%19th
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