Pharmacy Studies Level 6 Preparation for Clinical Practice

Course overview

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the pharmacy sector or other allied healthcare professions.

This is a short full-time course which runs for 18 weeks. 

Careers in the pharmacy sector will require students to hold a PVG. Students may be eligible in the future (after undertaking further studies) to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

What you will learn

• Pharmaceutics

• Health and Illness

• Professionalism and Reflective Practice

• Digital Skills

• Communication

• Essential Pharmacy Legislation

• Core Skills for future study and employment

Placement information

There is no formal placement requirement for this course, however, you will be learning in the Edinburgh College Pharmacy Digital Care hub where you will have the opportunity to practice pharmacy skills in a simulated environment with Registered and experienced Pharmacy professionals. 

How the course is assessed

• Practical skills  

• Reports

• Research skills

• Formal assessments

Number of days per week

• Three days per week of on-campus classes 

• Please expect three full days 9.00 AM to 4.30 PM 

• Additional self-study will be required outside of classes  

Entry requirements

• Pharmacy Studies Level 5 Route to careers in Pharmacy or equivalent.

Suitability for progression onto further study will be determined by achievement, a good attendance record, and good conduct and you will require a successful progression discussion with the delivery team.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

• Applicants are required to apply and will be invited along to an applicant information session at the Sighthill campus before any offer is made.  

• For this level, your uniform is funded through your bursary award (no requirement for you to pay). You are required to wear your Pharmacy uniform when in college pharmacy areas 

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

On completing this course, you may gain employment as a member of the pharmacy support team working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver pharmaceutical care.

Alternatively, you may be able to secure employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician and undertake further pre-registration study to allow you to apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.