Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy with Extended Placement program from the University College London (UCL) consists of five compulsory modules (210 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

You will develop clinical pharmacy and leadership skills, inquisitive and enquiring approaches to practice, medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical care delivery, critical thinking and appraisal skills, transferable skills for pharmaceutical care services in new settings and environments, and an international perspective on healthcare systems and health needs of different populations worldwide.

The foundation of your career

Some of the skills you will acquire by taking this programme are

self-directed learning,
critical thinking,
reflective practice,
medicines optimisation,
effective communication
and research and evaluation.

This programme provides a firm foundation for students wanting to pursue a career in either clinical pharmacy practice or research.

Employability

Graduates usually return to their home countries to take up senior and prominent leadership roles in government ministries, hospitals and universities, or pursue a PhD in the UK or overseas.

Networking

Student will meet alumni, interact with UK pharmacy staff in the workplace (during placement) and have one or more joint sessions with practitioners on the MSc Advanced Pharmacy Practice. Students also have the opportunity to network with specialist clinical pharmacists who teach on the programmme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Policy

Clinical Practice at Placement Site

Leadership, Healthcare and Pharmacy Innovation

Extended Clinical Practice at Placement Site

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

270 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from a UK university
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, and registration as a pharmacist.
At least one year’s relevant work experience in a clinical setting is normally required.
Applicants must be familiar with standard software packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39800 GBP / year

≈ 39800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20500 GBP / year

≈ 20500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The foundation of your career

Employability

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

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