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NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Pharmacy
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Commencement: |
October 2007 |
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Duration: |
2
Years |
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Study Mode: |
Full-Time (With Work Placement) |
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Fees: |
£1450 |
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Overseas Fee: |
£3900 |
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Course Overview |
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NVQ Level 2-This course leads to the student being
trained to qualify as a Dispenser/Pharmacy
assistant, eligible to work in a pharmacy setting.
NVQ Level 3 –This course leads to the student being
trained to qualify as a Pharmacy Technician. This
qualification is needed to register with the Royal
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB).
Pharmacy technicians are part of the pharmacy team
and work under the supervision of a pharmacist. They
are involved in the supply of medicines and products
to patients. The opportunities for specialization
and increased responsibility extend with experience.
There are a number of management, administration and
specialist roles undertaken by pharmacy technicians.
There is demand for pharmacy technicians in both the
health service and the retail/community sector.
Hospital technicians seeking promotion usually
undertake further study in a specialized area. There
are five grades of technician in NHS hospitals. In
the community retail sector, promotion can mean
moving into management, sales or marketing. Some
technicians move into research, development and
production work in hospitals or the pharmaceutical
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Entry Requirement: |
You don't need any formal qualification to do this
course. although you will usually be expected to
have 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or the equivalent,
including English, science and maths. You will then
need to obtain a trainee post in a hospital or
community Pharmacy. |
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Special Offer: |
None. |
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Awarding Body: |
TBC |
Please
note:
the teaching site for this course is
SLC
155-157 Deptford High Street
Deptford, London
SE8 3NU, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8305 8698
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Int'l Students Facilities |
Documents to obtain visa
Flexibility
Visa extension by college
Part-time job search
Accommodation
Airport transfer
Opening Bank Accounts etc.
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