Advanced Pharmacy Practice
An advanced master's programme for hospital pharmacists in Northern Ireland to elevate their clinical practice.
Best for:Best for registered hospital pharmacists in Northern Ireland seeking advanced clinical practice and prescribing credentials.
Overview
This master's programme at Queen's University Belfast is designed specifically for registered hospital pharmacists in Northern Ireland who want to advance their clinical expertise and professional practice. The curriculum builds on previous postgraduate training, incorporating specialized modules and independent prescribing qualifications. Students are expected to maintain employment within a hospital pharmacy setting in Northern Ireland throughout their studies. The programme supports regional healthcare advancement by fostering advanced clinical decision-making and patient care competencies.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced academic coursework and clinical training modules tailored for hospital pharmacy
- Engage in structured professional development and advanced clinical practice activities
- Demonstrate competencies in independent prescribing and complex patient medication management
- Fulfill all clinical placement and experiential requirements associated with hospital employment in Northern Ireland
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor Degree) from an approved institution
Degree offered: Master's (UK Level 7)
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification
Instruction: English
- Registration as a hospital pharmacist in Northern Ireland
- Completion of either the former PgDip Advanced Pharmacy Practice with Independent Prescribing, or the NICPLD Post-registration Foundation Programme and PgCert Independent Prescribing
- Current employment as a hospital pharmacist in Northern Ireland
- Residency in Northern Ireland by prior agreement between the university and the employer
- Must be employed as a registered hospital pharmacist in Northern Ireland
- Must be resident in Northern Ireland by prior agreement between QUB and the employer
- Must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration requirements if non-EEA national
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants should submit their application through the Queen's University Belfast online application portal as early as possible. Ensure all prerequisites including professional registration and prior postgraduate qualifications are documented. Monitor the portal for potential early closure if high application volumes occur.
- CV
- Primary degree transcript
- Proof of professional registration
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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