Taught course

Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of Pharmacy
Qualifications
DPharm by taught

Entry requirements

This programme is open to those with a Pharmaceutical degree normally classified at 2(i) or above or equivalent. Successful applicants will have a Postgraduate award at Certificate, Diploma or Masters level in an appropriate discipline. Employment with an appropriate body agreeing to host workplace based research is essential.

Months of entry

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December

Course content

This part-time, flexible programme is a professional doctorate equivalent to a traditional PhD, which aims to develop experienced, working registered pharmacists into effective researchers through successful completion of appropriate distance e-learning material, a systematic review of an agreed research theme and a workplace based research project relevant to their area of practice.

Due to the flexible nature of the programme this research can be done part-time to fit around your working patterns.

The programme aims to develop experienced, employed registered pharmacists into effective researchers through successful completion of appropriate taught modules, including:

  • research training
  • a systematic review of an agreed research theme
  • a workplace-based research project relevant to their area of practice as agreed with their academic supervisor and the College

As confirmed at local, regional and national (DH) levels successful completion of the proposed DPharm would optimise the candidate's position to achieve Consultant Pharmacist status within the NHS and further the research base in Pharmacy Practice and Medicines Management.

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Information for international students

Please note that this programme is only open to UK/EU applicants.

Fees and funding

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • DPharm by taught
    part time
    48-60-72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate enquiry service
Email
postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Phone
0121 414 5005