Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy

This part-time, clinical MSc for international pharmacists offers you the opportunity to advance your qualifications in the field of pharmacy and therapeutics.

Flexible practice-based learning

Our MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy has been developed to support practice-based learning, and is designed to be completed alongside a full or part-time clinical pharmacy role.

The MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy will give you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue your career in advanced clinical pharmacy practice. It will build on your understanding of the fundamental principles of the field and help you apply them in real-world settings.

Why study this course?

Taught as a fully online course, you will be joining a department with extensive experience of delivering pharmacy education. You will study units designed to help you positively impact patient care and population outcomes, as well as empowering other clinical staff in their work. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills as a researcher, leader and educator.

This course will enable you to:

develop advanced, patient-centred communication skills
intervene effectively to optimise patient care and safety
build competence as a reflective, resilient, and continually developing practitioner
apply continuous improvement and contribute to the evidence base for effective pharmacy practice
explore advanced clinical topics using robust research methods
gain targeted expertise in specific applied areas of clinical pharmacy (based on option choices)

This MSc is 3-years in duration, part-time and requires you to be in a pharmacy practice role that gives you access to patients in the clinical domain. You will need to be a registered/licensed pharmacist in your country of practice for the duration of the MSc.

Find out more

Discover more about the new master's course by joining our webinar on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 1:30pm (GMT) and get your questions answered in our live Q&A.

Course structure

The MSc contains a range of compulsory and optional study units that include clinical focus and a choice of other topics, such as leadership, education, and quality improvement, allowing you to tailor your study to your career and professional needs.

Year 1 - core units

Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy (this is a compulsory, must pass unit)
Clinical Therapeutics 1*
Clinical Therapeutics 2*
Clinical Therapeutics 3*

*You will select one option from the two available study areas which may include: Endocrinology, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Mental Health, Neurology, Cardiovascular, Care of the Older Person, and Surgery.

Year 2 - core units

Clinical Therapeutics 4*
Research Methods

Year 2 - optional units

You will choose from two optional units from:

Quality Improvement Project
Leadership in Health
Supporting Educating and Training in Healthcare Contexts
Management of Minor Illness
Global Pharmaceutical Public Health

Year 3 - Dissertation

You will carry out a research project in a clinically-oriented practice area where you will propose, contextualise, perform, and critically evaluate your research, and disseminate the results to an expert audience.

A wealth of experience

As established providers of pharmacy education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, we understand the areas where pharmacists already have high levels of competence, and those where they are more likely to have development needs.

The University has over 20 years of clinical pharmacy training experience, and academics with practical overseas experience.

The University of Bath is consistently ranked in the top 10 for Pharmacology & Pharmacy in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Developing your career

Our MSc Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy has been specifically designed to meet the needs of international pharmacists.

We understand the importance of flexible high-quality learning, which is why this course has been developed to be studied entirely online, allowing you to study alongside your usual clinical practice in a home country setting.

The course will help you to occupy the full scope of your practice, enabling you to take on more advanced and specialist roles in pharmacy, and potentially in leadership, education or research.

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Course overview

In this video, our teaching team explain more about who the course will benefit and what you'll be studying if you apply.

Methods of study

Study on each unit is supported by a dedicated unit convener, access to online learning materials, and teaching sessions.

Online activities may include bespoke online courses, interactive forums, webinars, recorded lectures or presentations, tutorial sessions, and live interactive sessions.

The remainder of your time outside these structured activities will be spent in independent learning which includes practice-based learning, individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on projects, preparing coursework assignments, presentations, or revising content. You may be expected to work on your own and as part of a group.

Online learning

This is a fully online course, allowing you to study in your country setting and continue in your pharmacy practice role. All our courses are created to meet workforce development needs and are closely linked to relevant professional frameworks.

You should expect to spend approximately 13 to 15 hours a week studying on your course. These hours consist of structured activities, practice-based learning and independent study. You can expect to spend between 4 to 9 hours engaged in structured learning activities per week, of which the majority will be through online learning activities.

Learning support

In addition to online library resources (e.g. books, journals), you will have access to a comprehensive suite of resources through the online learning platform (Virtual Learning Environment), allowing you to explore, create, and share learning in a collaborative workspace context.

Application information

All forms should be uploaded direct to our applications portal, Applicant Tracker. Emailed forms will not be accepted.

Dates for April 2026 start

Application deadline: applications are now open and close on 16 March 2026
Self-directed online induction: Monday 23 March - Thursday 2 April
Unit start date: Wednesday 8 April

Application process

Please note that all elements of the application must be submitted on time for you to be considered for a place on the course. If the demand for places is greater than the number of places available, then the admissions panel will review applications following agreed selection criteria.

Registering for this course won't qualify you for a visa, and completion will not enable GPhC registration or UK practice.

Fees and funding

For international funding information, please view our international sponsorship and scholarship opportunities.

Entry requirements

Find out what criteria you need to meet before applying.

In order to study on the MSc Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy course, you must:

hold a professional degree in pharmacy (equivalent to the UK Master of Pharmacy degree)
be a registered pharmacist in your country of practice
be currently employed as a pharmacist, delivering patient-facing care

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

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