PostgraduateMSc

Medicines Optimisation PGCert/PGDip/MSc

Name: Medicines Optimisation PGCert/PGDip/MSc
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University of Greenwich

Chatham, England

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2 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The MSc Medicines Optimisation PGCert/PGDip/MSc at University of Greenwich is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Get the skills you need to contribute effectively to medicines management and drug therapy decisions with a Master’s in Medicines Optimisation by distance learning. Medicines optimisation covers the processes and behaviours that determine how medicines are used by patients and the NHS. Effective medicines optimisation places the patient at the centre and acts as a key driver for NHS modernisation in the UK. Whether you work in primary or secondary care, a GP surgery, a community pharmacy or for a hospital trust, this course provides a full understanding of medicines optimisation in the... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medicines Optimisation Principles and Practice

Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Drug Management

Medicines Safety and Adverse Drug Reactions

Health Economics and Medicines Value Assessment

Prescribing in Primary and Secondary Care

Medicines Management Systems and Implementation

Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Guidelines

Research Methods and Independent Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Entry requirements An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant subject.Applicants must be pharmacists, nurses or allied health professionals (AHPs) registered with the relevant UK professional body and working in the NHS or similar UK-based health system providing direct patient care.Students will have direct access to patients in order to complete the assignments in many of the courses. For more information, use our

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	63	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Fees and funding For courses taught at the Medway School of Pharmacy please visit their postgraduate fees page. Accommodation costsWhether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.Accommodation pages Scholar

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£30,000	£34,000
3 years	£24,000	£32,500	£40,500
5 years	£26,000	£36,500	£46,000

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working

2%Studying

11%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

79%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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