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Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice MSc

Aston University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This Master's degree in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of psychiatric pharmacotherapy. The course covers the latest developments in the field, including new drugs, therapies, and technologies, as well as the ethical and legal considerations of psychiatric pharmacy practice. Students will learn how to assess and manage patients with mental illness, and how to work effectively with other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.

Additional Information

The course is designed for students who have an interest in the field of psychiatry and pharmacotherapy, and who want to pursue a career in this area. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and clinical practice in the field.

Leading the Way in Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Research and Practice

Aston University is a leading institution for the study of psychiatry and pharmacotherapy. The university has a strong reputation for producing high-quality research and has a long history of excellence in this field. The university's location in Birmingham provides students with access to a diverse range of mental health services, offering a unique opportunity for practical learning and experience.

Why You Should Study This Course

You will undertake supervised, but independently executed, practice research and be encouraged to integrate and apply the skills acquired during the PgCert and PgDip courses to investigate in-depth an area of clinical psychiatric pharmacy practice of specific interest to you. This course will equip you with the necessary critical, analytical, and evaluation skills necessary to understand the research process thoroughly, including ethical and risk assessment issues. It provides the experience of practice research and project management together with preparation for submission for publication.

General Eligibility

We welcome applications from candidates interested in our course who have the skills and capability to excel. All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on their qualifications, experience, references, and motivation. A Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy from Aston University or equivalent is essential, with a research methods module a desirable option. Students will normally be employed by the NHS and will be on a career path as a mental health pharmacist specializing in the treatment of people with mental illness. Please be aware that places are not guaranteed and will be limited by supervisor capacity, academic ability and treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for applicants who express an interest in direct entry to the Diploma or MSc.

What You'll Study

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Additional Information

Our one-year research MSc Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice is available to you if you have previously successfully completed the PgDip Psychiatric Pharmacy course here at Aston. This single 60 credit module will enable you to convert your Diploma (where you will have obtained 120 credits) to an MSc (where you will then obtain 180 credits in total).

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