A course provides an opportunity for pharmacists to develop a clinical knowledge base, expertise and skills in evidence-based practice, specialist therapeutic areas and clinical research.

This course is offered in collaboration with the University of Sunderland, UK. It allows patient-facing pharmacists in all sectors to build upon current knowledge and experience and extend their professional development.

This is a 2-year part-time course in HK. It runs on a distance learning basis and allows you to combine study with work and family commitments. Access all learning materials through the University VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) and attend online webinars in October, January and April. Learn from key and expert speakers within their respective fields and participate in workshop-based sessions.  

 

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Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Postgraduate Certificate Level

• Foundations of Clinical Practice (30 credits)

Enhance Core Skills: Strengthen your capabilities as a safe and effective practitioner while deepening your critical understanding of the clinical pharmacist's role.

Develop Communication and Clinical Decision-Making: Advance your consultation and history-taking skills, integrating diagnostic testing into patient-centred care.

Expand Clinical Expertise: Build on existing knowledge with an evidence-based approach to problem-solving, prioritising patient safety and systematic decision-making

• Leadership in Healthcare (15 credits)

Strengthen Leadership Skills: Explore your strengths and develop the qualities needed to build and lead effective teams.

Drive Workplace Improvement: Learn how to advocate for and implement change using quality improvement and leadership strategies.

Enhance Medication Safety: Deepen your knowledge of risk management and error reporting to improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse events.

• Research in Healthcare (15 credits)

Embrace Evidence-Based Practice: Gain the skills to create, analyse, critique, and apply evidence to enhance healthcare outcomes.

Understand Research Principles: Explore key approaches, from hypothesis formation to the synthesis of systematic reviews.

Develop a Research Protocol: Design a research project on a topic of your choice, guided by the principles of healthcare research.

  Postgraduate Diploma Level

• Clinical Practice and Education (30 credits)

Advance Acute Care Expertise: Build your skills in acute patient care while fostering personal development, identifying learning opportunities and reflecting on feedback.

Strengthen Clinical Reasoning: Develop confidence in evaluating evidence, creating management plans, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Support and Educate Others: Explore teaching and learning theories used in clinical education and use your expertise to mentor and train colleagues effectively.

• Long-term Conditions (30 credits)

Enhance Long-Term Care Expertise: Develop your knowledge and skills in managing long-term conditions using a holistic approach within a multidisciplinary team across care sectors.

Evaluate and Apply Evidence: Strengthen your ability to critically evaluate the evidence for managing long-term conditions, while considering the importance of health promotion and public engagement.

Build a Professional Portfolio: Create a portfolio showcasing your expertise in caring for patients with long-term conditions and your ongoing professional development.

Application Fee

HK$150 (non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$101,000 (paid by 3 instalments)

Applicants should:

• have a minimum of lower-second-class honours degree in pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration as a pharmacist in Hong Kong.
• BPharm graduates from countries that do not normally award honours may also apply, provided they are registered as a pharmacist in Hong Kong.
• If the degree is from an university where the language of teaching and assessment is not in English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 6.0 in the IELTS or TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent qualifications.

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Enrolment Method

The completed application form with the relevant documents* and application fee $150 should be submitted by the following methods on or before the application deadline.

1. Online Enrolment

• Complete the online application form
• Upload a clear electronic copy of the following documents* with the image type of doc, docx, jpg and pdf and image resolution is 300dpi or above
• Photo of the documents is NOT accepted

2.  In Person / Mail

• by mailing to HKU SPACE, SWAS, 13/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Attention to: Ms. Lily Chan)
• in person at any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres

*Each application must be accompanied by the following photocopied documents:

1. Certified Bachelor of Pharmacy Certificate
2. Certified Bachelor of Pharmacy Transcript
3. Certified Certificate of Pharmacist Registration#
4. Certified Valid Annual Practising Certificate#
5. Reference letter
6. Hong Kong identity card or passport
7. IELTS/ TOEFL result letter or equivalent qualifications (if applicable)

Applicants will be asked to present HKID or passport for verification if applying in person at enrolment counters

# Item 3 and 4 can be submitted later if you are an intern and have not yet obtained these two documents.

Payment Method

1. CASH, EPS, wechat or alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash or EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE enrolment counters.

2. CHEQUE OR BANK DRAFT

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres; or 
• mail the above documents to HKU SPACE, SWAS, 13/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Attention to: Ms. Lily Chan). HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.

3. VISA/MASTERCARD

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

 

Notes

1. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or Mastercard if the course is to start shortly.

2. Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g., course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder’s credit card account.

3. In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
4. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on approved transfers.
5. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
6. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.