Integrated Apprenticeship in MSc Clinical Pharmacology MSc
Provided by King's College London GKT School of Medical Education
About the course
The apprenticeship programme has been designed to fulfil the core requirements for the clinical pharmacology scientist, while retaining the flexibility needed to reflect the different work setting for role. The collaborative approach, between employer and academia, to deliver the integrated apprenticeship and Masters degree will ensure access to placements in different settings, support and networking which will equip the apprentice with the required skill and knowledge for the role.The structure of the integrated apprenticeship is designed to allow part-time program participants to effectively engage with taught modules at King’s whilst still working full-time in a clinical pharmacology role. The Apprenticeship in Clinical Pharmacology comprises seven taught 15 credit modules, 60 credit research project, and the assessment of work-based experience through an oral viva and the compilation of an Apprenticeship Portfolio. The students will be taught along side those students studying for MScs in Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Development Science and Medical Affairs which provides a vibrant and truly integrated education experience.
Base campus
Waterloo Campus
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Teaching methods - what to expect
We will provide you with high-level teaching from experts. We will use a practical project to guide you through a piece of independent research and a work place supervisor to facilitate skill development in the field of clinical pharmacology.
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver the taught modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. There are 30 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops per module. Each module requires two to four hours of pre-reading and also exam preparation.
Typically, one credit represents 10 notional hours of learning.
Assessment
- Course Work
- Online Examinations
- Project Work
The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of coursework and on-line examinations. The MSc course also requires a project based in the area of clinical pharmacology.
Coursework contributes 50% and examinations 50% to your final mark for each taught module
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
The modules can be taken in any order across the 30 months of the programme. All of them are compulsory.You are required to take:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Optional modules
There are no optional modules
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Tuition Fees
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Stationary
- Graduation costs
- travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
- Accommodation fees
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section .
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