Pharmacy (Professional MSc) MSc

Course overview

Open to pharmacists in all areas of healthcare, Keele’s MSc is built around your professional practice. Three compulsory modules prepare you to design and carry out advanced research focused on a relevant area of interest, workplace procedure or practice. For over two decades, Keele University has built an excellent reputation for flexible distance learning that supports practicing pharmacists to develop their specialist knowledge, enhance professional practice and advance their careers.

You’ll be supported by a team of experienced, friendly and approachable academic, administrative and technical staff, including your own supervisor for your research project.

Key highlights

Open to pharmacists working in all areas of healthcare
Built around your own professional pharmacy practice
Three compulsory modules preparing you for advanced research
Research project focused on your workplace procedure or practice
Flexible distance learning designed for practising pharmacists
Personal supervisor supports your research project

Entry requirements

Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer: UK: Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy or equivalent award worth 120 Master’s level credits (FHEQ level 7). You must provide full details of your Diploma syllabus and assessment to enable assessment of its suitability for entry to this course. You will also need: an English language qualification (see below) International ap

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
Humanities Master's Scholarship
We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.
Keele Alumni Discount
The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).
Keele Staff Discount
If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.
Up to 30% of fees
KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.
Postgraduate Global Scholarship
1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.
The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)
This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.
Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Advanced clinical pharmacist
Specialist pharmacist
Consultant pharmacist
Pharmacy practice researcher
Lead pharmacist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,400 | International: £4,400

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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