1. Delivering the MPharm across international campuses
Matthew Boyd
School of Pharmacy
University Park, Nottingham, UK

2. The MPharm programme 4 year degree (+1 year Pre-reg)
Accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) every 5 years
Indicative syllabus
Constantly adapting and updating

3. The School ~700 Students in the school ~120 at the Malaysia campus
(75 Yr I, 45 Yr II)
“2 + 2 Programme”
Accreditation allows ALL students the the opportunity to register as a UK pharmacist
Two-way movement of students & staff

5. Challenges Delivering the same curriculum on two sites
Maintaining standards
Continuity and communication between staff
Integration of students
UK context
The NHS & UK politics

6. Challenges (2) Time differences Asynchronous term patterns
Year group sizes
Educational backgrounds
Overall life experiences
Health care
“Pharmacy” exposure

7. Using technology to help
WebCT
Treated as two separate courses
Question Mark Perception
Practise material
Video conference
Traditional (students & staff)
Integrated SMART conference
Recorded lectures (Video & audio)