Pharmacy Practice PgDip

Please note that this course page includes information for the 2025/26 academic year. Details for 2026/27 entry to this course have not yet been finalised. Contact us for more information.<br/><br/>The PGDip Pharmacy Practice is a workplace-based programme, aligned to the Royal Pharmaceutical Societys Foundation Pharmacy Framework, which allows pharmacists to develop their clinical and service skills.<br/><br/>This collaborative programme between local NHS pharmacy services and the University provides pharmacy practice training that is responsive to the UK governments national objectives.<br/><br/>Your learning will reflect the local context in which pharmacists work, and the changing needs of patients.<br/><br/>This is a workplace-based learning programme and placements are part of your employment prior to enrolment. You will be taught through blended learning which combines face-to-face with online study. <br/><br/>You may be sponsored by your employer or may choose to self-fund. If you are being sponsored you should ensure funding is in place prior to submitting an application as places cannot be held in the event of funding not being secured.<br/><br/>View our PGCert Pharmacy Practice page for more information on the qualification. <br/><br/>97% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework [REF] 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy).<br/><br/>If you are interested in applying after the deadline, please contact cippet@reading.ac.uk - sometimes we can operate a waiting list in case applicants withdraw at the last minute.<br/><br/>**For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/pharmacy-pg/PGDip-Pharmacy-Practice**