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Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems

Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
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ISSN: 2376-0419

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Pharmacy education in the UK and potential partnership opportunities with universities in the Middle East


12th Annual Pharma Middle East Congress

September 25-26, 2017 Dubai, UAE

Raid G Alany

Kingston University London, UK

Keynote: J Pharma Care Health Sys

Abstract :

Currently, there are 26 UK-based universities that offer Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree which is one of the main requirements to practice pharmacy in the UK. To register as a pharmacist in the UK, one must successfully complete a GPhC accredited (MPharm) course, which is a full-time, four-year course followed by successful completion of one year's preregistration training, a period of paid employment in a community or hospital pharmacy during which a trainee is required to build up a portfolio of evidence and demonstrate their competence whilst being observed at work. This is followed by successful completion of the GPhC's registration exam along with meeting the fitness to practice requirements for registration as a pharmacist. On the other hand; courses in pharmaceutical sciences (BSc and MSc) throughout the UK are aimed at training graduates and preparing them to work in the pharmaceutical industry or specialize in regulatory affairs or clinical trials. Universities in the UK are reaching out to universities around the world to establish partnerships for joint provision. Such partnerships could come in various shapes and forms. The QAA UK Quality Code defines collaborative provision as learning opportunities leading or contributing to the award of academic credit or a qualification that are delivered, assessed or supported through an arrangement with one or more organizations other than the degree-awarding body. Validation, franchise, dual degree, double degree, joint degree, articulation and placements are terms that are used in this context and could be rather confusing. This presentation will cover the key aspects of pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences education in the UK. This will be followed by an explanation of the various forms of joint academic provision that are already in place and are available to pursue by universities in the Middle East should they wish to partner with a UK-based university.

Biography :

Raid G Alany is a registered Pharmacist in New Zealand with a PhD from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. He is the Inaugural Head of School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry at Kingston University London, UK and holds an honorary Professorship at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Pharmaceutical Development and Technology (Taylor and Francis Group) and Immediate Past President of the New Zealand Chapter of the Controlled Release Society. His research is on ophthalmic drug delivery, lipid and surfactant-based systems, in situ gels and animal health. He holds international patents that have been commercialized in New Zealand and Australia, where he consults for animal health companies, regulatory bodies and IP-specialized law firms.

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