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Course overview

 

Please note, there are induction sessions for students studying on the programme pathway.

 

Year 1 induction on campus - room 1C100 Wednesday 11th September 2024, Cohort A (9am-12pm) Cohort B (2pm-5pm)

 

Year 2 induction on-line Tuesday 10th September 2024, Cohort A (9am-11am) Cohort B (1pm-3pm)

 

The primary aim of the programme is to equip students with the core skills and competencies required to deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical care in their practice setting at their expected level of practice. The course works on a philosophy of student-centred workplace learning. The ethos and culture of the course are to enhance and develop self-reliance and an adult approach to learning in support of continuing professional development. The changes in healthcare service provision and the implications for the changing role of Pharmacists are integral to the development of this programme. Patient safety, medicines optimisation and evidence-based practice are integral to the goals of developing healthcare services and are fundamental to safe effective and rational use of medicines.

 

Entry point semester A only.

Students will attend an induction session at the beginning of their programme of study or at the beginning of a new academic year. This is an essential element to engage the students in the Programme and the University. The induction will cover an overview of the programme’s aims and objectives ensuring that students have the necessary information concerning the processes of each module and University policies.  It is also an opportunity for students to meet with the various members of the programme and teaching staff. All students will have a work-based tutor or academic tutor and in some organisations, access to a practice supervisor.

 

There are dedicated study days throughout semesters A, B and C. The format of the study day will vary according to the nature of the topic or module being delivered. Students can expect a blended learning approach that may involve didactic teaching in the form of a lecture, case-based learning, group discussion and student feedback. Experts in the field deliver learning and teaching on study days. The experts are either members of the UH teaching team or have been commissioned as recognised experts on the topic area. Students are expected to have patient-facing commitments to provide direct access to patient care. Activities undertaken, as routine practice will form part of the learning and support will be provided by work based or academic tutors.

 

The modules that can be undertaken to contribute towards this programme are listed below under relevant categories. The choice of modules available to applicants depends on their entry category. Please select the appropriate category in the drop-down menu when you click 'Apply'

  

Year 1 Compulsory Modules

Clinical Patient Assessment and Consultation 7LMS2031 (15 credits) 

 

Clinical Patient Care 1 7LMS2032 (15 credits) 

 

Evidence Based Provision of Pharmaceutical Services 7LMS2033 (15 credits)

 

Year 1 Optional Modules

Parenteral Drug Administration and therapeutic drug monitoring 7LMS2034 (15 credits) 

 

Pharmaceutical Care for Older People 7LMS2035 (15 credits) 

 

Pharmaceutical Care in Oncology 7LMS2037 (15 credits)

 

Year 2 Compulsory Modules

Clinical Patient Care 2 7LMS2038 (15 credits) 

 

Clinical Patient Care 3 7LMS2039 (15 credits)

 

Year 2 Optional Module

Service Review and Improvement 7LMS0246 (30 credits)

 

Year 2 & 3 Optional Modules 

Pharmacist Independent Prescribing 7HSK2018 (30 credits); (specified GPhC requirements apply) 

 

Evidence Based Practice (Research based) 7LMS0251 (30 credits) 

 

Promoting Health 7LMS2061 (30 credits) (Please note this module is offered via the Masters in Public Health programme please contact the Programme Lead for further information)

 

Therapeutics of Skin Conditions 7LMS0173 (30 credits) 

 

Leadership, Education and Developing Others 7HSK0293 (30 credits)

 

Year 3 Compulsory Modules

Research Project 7LMS0190 (60 credits)

or

Service Development Project 7LMS0266 (30 credits)

  

Students in Year 2 & Year 3 can undertake the optional module Pharmacist Independent Prescribing 7HSK2018 apply here, unless you are undertaking the Research Project, then this is not permittable.

 

You must contact cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk to obtain the Supplementary Application Form (SAF) for Independent prescribing, please state that you are part of the LMPPPGD programme.

 




This programme has the following core/optional modules

7HSK0293: Leadership Education and Developing Others

7LMS0173: Therapeutics of Skin Conditions

7LMS0246: Service Review and Improvement

7LMS2031: Clinical Patient Assessment and Consultation

7LMS2032: Clinical Patient Care 1

7LMS2033: Evidence Based Provision of Pharmaceutical Services

7LMS2034: Parenteral Drug Administration and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

7LMS2035: Pharmaceutical Care for Older People

7LMS2037: Pharmaceutical Care in Oncology

7LMS2038: Clinical Patient Care 2

7LMS2039: Clinical Patient Care 3

7LMS0190: Project for MSc ACPP

7LMS0251: Evidence Based Practice – Online Learning

7LMS0266: Service Development Project

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Funding

£0.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

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Course details

Course leader

Dr Nikkie Umaru

Administrator

Vanessa Bysouth

Telephone

01707 284800

Course delivery

blended learning

Prerequisites

1. A first degree, in pharmacy and registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

2. Candidates must be working (employed or self-employed) within an organisation providing pharmacy services whilst enrolled on the course. 

3. Candidates must have access to patients health related data.

4. Normally the candidate will have a work-based tutor in their workplace. 

5. Normally the candidate should be employed (including self-employed) in their practice role for at least 15 hours per week.

6. Candidates undertaking the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing module must have confirmation of an appropriate designated prescribing practitioner willing to support and assess the practitioner in practice. 

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LMPPPGD [Programme] 2024/25 - £0.00

PgDip Pharmacy Practice (Top-up to MSc)

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