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Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

12 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma

Subject areas

Psychiatry Pharmacy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course Summary

Build upon your existing knowledge and study a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy at Aston University. Accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) this qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health positions in the NHS.

Professional accreditation

The programme is accredited by the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP).

Your future career prospects

This qualification is often a requirement for specialist clinical mental health posts in the NHS.

“Specialist status” as deemed by Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy is also increasingly expected for higher level clinical posts in the NHS. This diploma forms part of the pathway for this accreditation.

Modules

Clinical Interventions - Core
Introduction to Clinical Practice - Core
Pharmaco-Economics/Information Technology & Evidence Based Medicine - Core
Psychological Therapies/Substance Misuse - Core
Formulary Development, Clinical Audit and Communication - Core
Integrated Studies and Specialist Areas - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£3,900

Entry requirements

Pharmacists who wish to proceed to this course must usually have successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Therapeutics from Aston University with an average mark of no less than 55% and no referred modules. 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.