Pharmacy Technician - Athlone
The primary aim of the BSc Pharmacy Technician course is to advance the skills and knowledge of the qualified pharmacy technician. Furthermore, it seeks to enable the graduate to use their skills as a pharmacy technician to promote pharmacy practice in the area of pharmaceutical care of the patient. Ultimately, the course provides additional skills to the pharmacy technician in the areas of clinical pharmacy, medicines management, purchasing, clinical governance, ethics and aseptic practices. This will enable the graduate to consider career development in additional areas.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Students applying for entry on this programme must have successfully completed the Higher Certificate Level 6 qualification in Pharmacy Technician Studies or equivalent in TUS or another University*. Garda Vetting required.
*Applicants maybe be required to undertake an interview to satisfy entry criteria where places are oversubscribed.
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after the course?
Graduates of this level 7 BSc in Pharmacy Technician can progress onwards onto a level 8 in the health domain (this pathway is currently being developed by the programme team). Graduates may also consider progressing into related disciplines of study such as pharmacy and pharmaceutical research; they may apply to other Universities in Ireland and the United Kingdom to undertake this learning.
Further information
How to apply
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact the admissions department in Athlone for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on courses provided that their previous qualifications meet our entry requirements.
What is this course about?
Students will attend lectures Monday to Wednesday and attend pharmacy placement on Thursday and Friday throughout the academic year. Placement is organised by us in conjunction with the student. As well as placement, students will undertake a capstone project which allows them to delve into the research world for the first time. Participation in conferences, poster competitions and lectures by guest speakers from the pharmacy industry will ensure that students are well grounded in all areas of work available to pharmacy technicians.
Modules at a glance:
Clinical Governance and Ethics, Medicines Management, Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care I, Pharmacy Dissertation, Advanced Pharmacy Skills I, Professional Placement I, Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care II, Aseptic Practices, Pharmacy Purchasing and Sales, Professional Placement II, Medicines Optimisation and Advanced Pharmacy Skills II
Diane Patterson
Programme Co-Ordinator
Tel: 090 64 68057
Email: Diane.Patterson@tus.ie