MSc Clinical Pharmacy in UCC (Ireland)

MSc Clinical Pharmacy in UCC (Ireland)

At Clarity Locums, we know the importance of highly skilled and differentiated
professionals in the job market. In this sense, we would like to introduce you to the
MSc course at UCC.

Applications are invited for the MSc Clinical Pharmacy, a two-year (part-time)
distance learning master’s degree offered by the School of Pharmacy, University
College Cork course, commencing in September 2025.

The course is structured to provide specialist training to enable pharmacists
working in hospital and community pharmacies to extend their professional
role within the evolving clinical healthcare system.

The course will promote a greater understanding of the major
pharmacotherapeutic issues of various disease states in order to develop a
greater understanding of the particular needs of patients with these diseases.

Graduates will gain the skills needed to become leaders in clinical pharmacy
services, such as critical appraisal of drug therapies, rational drug use (including
pharmacoeconomic evaluation), medication safety management, research project
management, presentation skills and report writing.

The flexible, online learning format allows students to remain employed
throughout the course. Students will be able to interact with each other and the
experienced medical and pharmacy practitioners via webinars, video
conferencing, and online discussion boards.

Applicants must hold a primary pharmacy degree and, ideally, have a minimum of
one-year practical experience. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacist with
the professional accreditation authority in the country where they practice.

Visit MSc Clinical Pharmacy online to learn more about the course and how to
apply.

Closing date for applications: Open until all places have been filled or no later than
30 June 2025. Early application is advised.

Applicants must apply online at www.ucc.ie/apply. Full details of the application
procedure are available on this website.

For further information please contact Dr. Teresa Barbosa, Course Director,
[email protected], School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.