Program Overview
The Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Pharmacy for General Practice) at Keele University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Pharmacy for General Practice) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Pharmacy for General Practice) 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
- Managing Angina
- Managing Asthma
- Managing COPD
- Managing Depression
- Managing Diabetes
- Treating Individuals
- Managing Dyspepsia
- Managing Heart Failure
- Managing Hypertension
- Managing Infections
- Managing Joint Diseases
- Managing Osteoporosis
- Managing Palliative Care
- Managing Substance Misuse
- Managing Women\x92s Health
- Rational Prescribing
- Communication Skills
- Patient-Prescriber Partnerships in Medicines Taking
- Developing Your Skills in Critical Appraisal
- Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Governance
- Ethical Issues in Health care and Prescribing
- PACT in Practice
- Licensing and Drug Development
- Hazards of Drug Use
- Monitoring Treatment
- Pharmacology and Biochemistry
- Adv Practice Development
- Independent Prescribing
- Medicines Use Review
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To gain admission to the Certificate and Diploma courses, and the stand-alone short courses, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent for pharmacists working overseas and be practising either full-time or part-time.
Normally, only applicants with the minimum of a second class undergraduate degree classification will be accepted onto the Programme. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to interview prospective students and take up academic references. The final decision in any case rests with the University. Candidates are also admitted on the basis of perceived and potential competence to complete the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 480 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Keele University 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 Keele University
Keele University
Keele, United Kingdom
Keele University 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- Start Date for 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months