The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy (PgD Hospital Pharmacy) is a specialized qualification designed for professionals who wish to strengthen their expertise and excel in the dynamic field of hospital pharmacy. This advanced programme is ideal for learners seeking to enhance their clinical knowledge, progress in their careers, and expand their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Hospital pharmacy plays a vital role in modern healthcare, bridging the gap between clinical practice and pharmaceutical science to ensure safe and effective patient care. By undertaking this qualification, learners will develop advanced skills in clinical decision-making, medicines management, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. The course also addresses healthcare systems, regulatory requirements, and the integration of hospital pharmacy services into multidisciplinary teams.
The programme combines rigorous theoretical study with practical applications, equipping learners with the competence to handle complex clinical cases, optimise therapeutic outcomes, and contribute to high-quality patient care within hospital settings. It is particularly suitable for those aspiring to senior roles in clinical pharmacy, hospital management, or academic research.
Centres offering this qualification must ensure excellence in delivery by employing competent and experienced staff, and by providing access to high-quality resources, modern facilities, and essential learning materials. This commitment ensures that learners benefit from an engaging and supportive environment, aligned with international standards of education and practice.
With its emphasis on innovation, clinical excellence, and leadership in healthcare, the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy provides a valuable pathway for ambitious learners ready to make a lasting impact in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy (PgD Hospital Pharmacy)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2201240
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy (PgD Hospital Pharmacy), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201240-1 |
Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201240-2 |
Medicines Management and Optimization |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201240-3 |
Hospital Pharmacy Services and Patient Safety |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201240-4 |
Clinical Pharmacotherapy and Therapeutics |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201240-5 |
Research Methods in Hospital Pharmacy |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201240-6 |
Leadership and Governance in Hospital Pharmacy |
20 |
100 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making skills in complex hospital pharmacy cases.
- Apply evidence-based practice to optimise patient outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
- Critically evaluate pharmacotherapy plans and adapt them to individual patient needs.
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient care.
Unit 2: Medicines Management and Optimisation
- Analyse principles of medicines management and their application in hospital environments.
- Develop strategies to reduce medication errors and enhance safe prescribing.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness and sustainability of medicines use in healthcare systems.
- Implement optimisation processes that ensure patient-centred, high-quality care.
Unit 3: Hospital Pharmacy Services and Patient Safety
- Assess the organisational structure and delivery of hospital pharmacy services.
- Evaluate the role of hospital pharmacy in promoting patient safety and risk management.
- Design interventions to improve operational efficiency and clinical effectiveness.
- Demonstrate awareness of healthcare policies, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
Unit 4: Clinical Pharmacotherapy and Therapeutics
- Apply advanced knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics to hospital-based practice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy across a range of complex clinical conditions.
- Integrate clinical guidelines with patient-specific data for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Critically reflect on emerging therapies and innovations in pharmacological treatment.
Unit 5: Research Methods in Hospital Pharmacy
- Design and conduct independent research relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Critically evaluate methodologies and select appropriate research approaches.
- Analyse and interpret research data to generate evidence-based recommendations.
- Apply ethical considerations and governance standards in pharmaceutical research.
Unit 6: Leadership and Governance in Hospital Pharmacy
- Demonstrate leadership skills required for managing hospital pharmacy services.
- Critically assess governance frameworks and their impact on healthcare delivery.
- Implement quality assurance processes to maintain safe and effective pharmacy practice.
- Apply ethical and professional standards to support accountability and transparency.
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy is designed for ambitious learners who wish to progress in clinical and hospital pharmacy practice. This course is particularly suitable for:
- Pharmacy graduates aiming to advance their professional knowledge and clinical skills in hospital settings.
- Practising hospital pharmacists seeking career progression into senior or specialised roles.
- Clinical pharmacists looking to enhance their expertise in medicines management, pharmacotherapy, and patient safety.
- Healthcare professionals involved in hospital pharmacy services who want to improve multidisciplinary collaboration and patient outcomes.
- Learners aspiring to leadership and management positions in hospital or healthcare pharmacy environments.
- Those committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing professional growth in clinical pharmacy practice.
- Individuals preparing for roles in research, academic teaching, or healthcare governance related to hospital pharmacy.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Pharmacy must meet specific requirements to ensure learners receive high-quality education, aligned with international standards of hospital and clinical pharmacy practice. These requirements include:
- Qualified and Experienced Staff: Centres must employ appropriately qualified tutors and assessors with advanced expertise in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, and healthcare management.
- Access to Learning Resources: Centres should provide learners with access to up-to-date learning materials, research publications, clinical guidelines, and hospital pharmacy reference texts.
- Modern Facilities: Delivery centres must have suitable teaching environments, including classrooms, IT facilities, and access to hospital pharmacy practice resources where applicable.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance: Centres are required to maintain robust assessment systems and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency.
- Research and Practical Support: Learners must have opportunities to engage in research projects, case studies, and practical applications relevant to hospital pharmacy.
- Commitment to CPD: Centres should encourage and support both staff and learners in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to maintain high professional standards.
- Compliance with Regulations: Centres must adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and governance standards in education and healthcare training.
By meeting these requirements, centres ensure that learners undertaking the PgD Hospital Pharmacy gain advanced knowledge, clinical competence, and leadership skills that prepare them for senior roles in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
