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MPharm Pharmacy Career Advisors Open Day
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Why open a new School of Pharmacy? Greater patient focus Inter-professional learning Greater integration with practice
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Professional Accreditation The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is responsible for approving qualifications for pharmacists and accrediting education providers New MPharm degree courses have provisional accreditation (Steps 3-6) until their first cohort of students graduate University of Birmingham has been successful in achieving Step 3 of the accreditation process See www.pharmacyregulation.org
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GPhC – Accreditation Process 2013 First cohort of students 2014 Step 4 accreditation visit 2015 Step 5 accreditation visit 2016 Step 6 accreditation visit 2017 First graduates and full accreditation
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The MPharm Curriculum
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Entry to the UoB MPharm degree GCSE Maths Grade A, English Grade B (min.) – AS Maths Grade C acceptable as alternative Predicted grades at least ABB Typical offer AAA/AAB – Chemistry – One other science (Biology, Maths, Physics) – Third subject from wide range NOT General Studies or Critical Thinking NOT Maths and Further Maths Ideal: Chemistry, Biology, Maths
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Other Entry Requirements Satisfactory health declaration Evidence of appropriate immunisation Sign up to Code of Conduct for MPharm Students Satisfactory DBS check Personal Statements Clear commitment to a career in pharmacy Detailed information about healthcare-related work experience Potential for leadership and management Evidence of communication skills
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Interviews No offer made without interview Candidates selected for interview on basis of: Achieved and predicted grades (GCSE, AS and A2) Personal statement Referee’s comments Scenario-based questions: professional situations ethical dilemma numeracy assessment Typically 20 minutes, two interviewers
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Benefits of the UoB MPharm Exciting new curriculum to meet the needs of future pharmacists Significant clinical and patient-facing teaching Supported by fundamental pharmaceutical & medical science Close working with other healthcare students in the classroom and workplace
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