Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #174 =

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Offered by Queen's University Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom, Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice is a postgraduate certificate in Pharmacy programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is GBP 4,500 per year (GBP 2,640 per year for local students).

Also offered as: Postgraduate Diploma, Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Pharmacy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: GBP 2,640 / year

International tuition: GBP 4,500 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked November 2026 · Source: qub.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice Postgraduate Certificate is a flexible route for pharmacists who want to extend their therapeutic knowledge and clinical skills while remaining in employment. It is studied part-time, so students can fit their coursework around work and family commitments. The curriculum is built around the advanced-level competencies set out by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Students take a 30-credit module in each semester, covering clinical pharmacy, managing drug treatment, primary care practice and evidence in practice, followed by modules on long-term conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological disease. Pharmacists from any employment sector may apply, and the course suits those who must balance advanced study with a working life. Entry is for those holding a bachelor degree in pharmacy.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This course is designed to meet the postgraduate education needs of pharmacists working in patient-facing roles, although applications are welcome from pharmacists working in any employment sector.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027

About Queen's University Belfast

“Pro tanto quid retribuamus”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1845

Students: 25,080

QS rank: #174 =

Programs: 281

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice award?

Queen's University Belfast awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Pharmacy on completion of this programme.

How long does Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 4,500 per year (GBP 2,640 per year for local students).

Can Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Queen's University Belfast.

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