Overview

Learn how Medicines Optimisation is used to determine how medicines are used by patients and the NHS. Effective medicines optimisation places the patient as the primary focus of interventions by healthcare professionals and is a key driver for NHS modernisation in the UK. Become proficient in planning clinical and cost-effective medicines use in the context of the holistic consideration of patient needs.

One pathway to the Medicines Optimisation programme from University of Kent includes the chance for you to qualify as an independent/supplementary prescriber. Have a look at the Independent / Supplementary Prescribing programme for more details.

Careers

Graduates who obtain their PhD from Kent or Greenwich are highly sought after by prospective employers, both within the UK and overseas. Destinations for doctoral graduates include university academic departments, research institutes and leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies.

The taught postgraduate programmes are designed to promote the continuing professional development by providing sought-after skills. The programmes are beneficial for those who wish to develop their skills and/or to take the next step in their career.

Programme Structure

You will gain knowledge and understanding of:

Medicines management

Applied therapeutics

Adherence, concordance and compliance

Effective methods of working with patients and other healthcare professionals

Ethical issues influencing prescribing decisions

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Flexible start dates

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gillingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 244 other Masters in Health Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree in a relevant subject from an EU university; equivalent qualifications from a non-EU university may be acceptable, but their comparability will be assessed on an individual basis; or at least five years of working experience in health care after obtaining a relevant professional qualification.

Students must also be registered with the relevant UK professional body and practising in the UK, preferably within the National Health Service.

Tuition Fees

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2500 GBP / year

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2500 GBP / year

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