Course Description
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Management and Practice is specifically designed to provide qualified pharmacy technicians with the additional skills, knowledge and competency required to progress to a management or senior role in a community or hospital pharmacy setting. Learners, who are already qualified pharmacy technicians, will develop the academic, professional, and practical skills required for progression to a management role in pharmacy. A knowledge of human resource management, business strategy and financial management, and of clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care, upskills the pharmacy technician and enables them to progress their career within the pharmacy team structure. Central to the philosophy of this programme is that graduates will attain a sound basis in business management skills, while furthering their knowledge as pharmacy technicians working under the auspices of the Pharmacy Act. The programme includes pharmacy work-based learning which can be carried out either in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
Modules
- Leadership & Management Development
- Pharmacy Procurement & Purchasing
- Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care
- Financial Management & Business Strategy
- Dispensary Management
- Retail Human Resource Management
- Advanced Pharmacy & Accuracy Skills
- Pharmacy Work-Based Learning
- Pharmacy Work-Based Learning Review
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 qualification in Pharmacy Technician Studies. Applicants who currently hold a pharmacy technician qualification obtained through the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) and 3 years work experience as a pharmacy technician may apply for entry through recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Duration
This programme will be delivered in a blended format part-time from September 2023 to August 2024. Students will be required to attend a number of 2-day workshops on-campus throughout the duration of the programme.
Cost
Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria. For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% - €582 will be payable before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €5,820.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme students may progress to a level 8 qualification in a relevant area.
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