Program Overview
The Clinical Pharmacy at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Pharmacy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Pharmacy programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biostatistics/Critical Appraisal
- Pharmacotherapy I
- Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Rational Use of Drugs
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Pharmacotherapy II
- Pharmacotherapy III
- Biostatistics/Critical Appraisal
- Pharmacotherapy III
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements (Pathway I)
- Students must hold a primary pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy that is approved by the Programme Committee.
- They must be registered with the professional accreditation authority in the country in which they are practising.
- Ideally candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least two years post-registration.
- All students will be required to have full access to computer and internet facilities and to be computer literate.
- Candiates must be employed by an agreed hospital or community pharmacy and must have a letter of consent/support from the hospital of employment from their employer/supporting GP (where relevant) before registration.
- In some exceptional circumstances candidates, who by virtue of their training and experience, may, at the discretion of the Programme Director and the Head of School, be deemed suitable for entry to the degree.
Entry Requirements (Pathway II)
In addition to the above:
- The Programme Management Committee may permit graduates holding a Postgraduate Diploma (equivalent to Level 9 award) in Clinical Pharmacy from an appropriately accredited School of Pharmacy to enter a one-year programme. To be considered for entry to this programme, candidates must have completed their Clinical Pharmacy Diploma no more than five years prior to the date of registration for this programme.
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months