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Overview
As a future Pharmacy Technician or an employee in a pharmacy setting, you are required to meet the professional standards governed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which sets out the code of conduct, performance and ethics that govern you as a future health professional.
Career options
With this Pharmacy Studies - Route to Careers in Pharmacy course at Edinburgh College you can gain employment as a member of the pharmacy support team working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver pharmaceutical care.
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.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:- Pharmacy sale and supply
- Good dispensing practice
- First aid for Pharmacy
- The Human Body
- Cell Biology
- Nature's Chemistry
- Prevention of Infection
- Core Skills for future study and employment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Existing students may be considered for progression from Pharmacy Studies Level 4: An Introduction. Achievement, a good attendance record, and good conduct will determine suitability for progression onto further study. You will also require a successful progression discussion with the delivery team.
- External applicants will be considered on merit; however, candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in pharmacy and/or health care, be well-presented and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
SQA single credit
Living costs
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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