LEEDS University of Leeds, Division of Academic Pharmacy Practice and School of Continuing Education, Leeds LS2 9JT
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Three part-time postgraduate courses for pharmacists are offered. The postgraduate programme in prescribing management in primary care is a flexible programme with certificate, diploma or masters options. It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to play a positive role in prescribing management in the primary care group environment. Students attend 12 study days per year and undertake course work integrated with their workplace duties. The emphasis is on evidence-based prescribing and implementing change. Details from Dr Catherine Lowe, course director (0113 392 6737, e-mail C.J.Lowe@leeds.ac.uk). The professional development programme in clinical pharmacy teaching has exit points at postgraduate diploma (27 months) and masters (36 months) and comprises 4/6 taught residential modules and work based practice. Candidates for the MEd also complete a 500 hour research project. Details from Mrs Helen Bradbury, course director (0113 233 3228, e-mail H.M.Bradbury@leeds.ac.uk). The professional development programme in pharmaceutical technology and quality assurance has exit points at postgraduate certificate (1 year), diploma (2 years) and MSc (3 years) and comprises a total of six taught residential modules, distance learning and work based practice. Candidates for the MSc also complete a 400 hour research project. Details from Mr Tim Sizer, course director (0113 233 3248, email PTGA@leeds.ac.uk.
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