These are achieved by lectures and seminars given by pharmacists working in the main branches of pharmacy, as well as teacher-practitioners who work jointly at the university and in either community, hospital or industrial pharmacy. In addition, practice visits to local community and hospital pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies are arranged and collaborative projects established. Teaching and Assessment Teaching is conducted through an integrated programme of lectures, laboratory classes, seminars and tutorials. Theory examinations are held at the end of each semester. Progress into the next level of the programme is conditional on passing all modules.
Coursework is assessed on a continuous basis for each module.
Becoming a Registered Pharmacist Graduation from the University is only a part of the story of becoming a qualified pharmacist. Career Opportunities Career prospects for pharmacists in Great Britain are extremely good. You would be the experts in the preparation, control, supply and use of medicines. Your responsibilities can be very broad although there are opportunites for specialisation. Students applying from the Republic of Ireland require an A2 grade in Leaving Certificate chemistry with B1 grades in mathematics and biology, all at Honours grade.