Therapeutics PGDip; PGCert - Programme Details

Pathways

There are 2 pathways:

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - 120 credits
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - 60 credits

For the PGDip, you take 100 credits of taught modules which cover:

  • The scientific basis of therapeutics
  • evidence-based therapeutics and prescribing
  • cardiovascular and metabolic therapeutics
  • prescribing in the elderly, women and children
  • musculoskeletal and pain management
  • prescribing for common conditions

These modules are delivered over 12 course days and can be completed over one to three years. You also complete a project in the form of an audit of, or piece of research into therapeutics, which you write up as a 5,000-word dissertation (20 credits).

For the PGCert you need to achieve 60 credits within three years. The certificate can be completed over one year or over a longer period of up to 2 years.

Your module selection must include: the scientific basis of therapeutics (20 credits) and evidence-based therapeutics and prescribing (20 credits). You will then be able to choose 1 optional module (20 credits) from the list above.

Fees

Please contact us for details of fees for 2012-13 and for any further information.

You can also find information about changes to fees and fee discounts in the Newcastle University Tuition Fees pages.

Typical Funding

UK students - NHS health professionals may be eligible for funding through study leave or training budgets or from relevant NHS employers. 
International students - University scholarships.

Funding information is also available on the Newcastle University Funding and Finance pages.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Early application is advised as the programme is popular, although if places are available applications will be considered up until the end of August. Selection for the programme is made on the basis of the application and no interviews are held.