MSc Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice

This unique course enables pharmacists (registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council) to develop as advanced clinical practitioners within a peer group learning environment. The course is flexible with a choice of classes that look at specific practice and personal development needs.

Three new modules have been developed for 2023/24, specifically to meet the needs of pharmacists today:

These new modules have been developed to align to the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum domains of ‘Clinical Practice’ and ‘Research’. They will support pharmacists in all sectors, including Community, Hospital and General Practice.

Teaching will be delivered virtually and in person. We understand the pressures of working as a pharmacist and will ensure face-to-face teaching only happens when it is optimal for learning.

At Strathclyde our aim is for you to build a network and community to support you during and beyond your studies:

The Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification is included within the course as an optional 30-credit module. Practitioners who have already completed the IP qualification will receive 30 credits for prior learning and the requirements for each award will be reduced by 30 credits.

This course consists of a series of optional modules. Currently, the modules available in 2023/24 will be the three new modules of: Clinical Decision Making, Research Fundamentals I: critical appraisal, and Research Fundamentals II: research protocol development.

The curriculum is being enhanced with new and adapted modules relating to Leadership, Management and Education to be introduced from September 2024.

If you successfully complete 60 credits from any combination of modules, you’ll be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert). The award of a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) requires 120 credits and the MSc requires 180 credits. The MSc includes a research project.