Health Professions & Social Services
Pharmacy Studies Level 6 Preparation for Clinical Practice
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the pharmacy sector or other allied healthcare professions.
This is a short full-time course which runs for 18 weeks. For further information, please contact: pharmacy@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
As a future Pharmacy Technician or an employee in a pharmacy setting, you are required to meet the professional standards governed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which sets out the code of conduct, performance and ethics that govern you as a future health professional. If you plan to progress to a higher course after Pharmacy Studies Preparing for Practice, you will need to consider the registration criteria and professional standards set by the GPhC (as they are the UK regulator for pharmacy practice). We ask that you read up on the GPhC standards now so that you are prepared when applying in the future.
In addition to registration with the GPhC, you may be required to hold a PVG. The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is for all those who work (whether paid or unpaid) with children and protected adults in the UK, and is used to detail if there is a known reason why an individual should not work with these groups.
Find out more about the PVG scheme.
What you will learn
- Pharmaceutics
- Health and Illness
- Professionalism and Reflective Practice
- Digital Skills
- Communication
- Essential Pharmacy Legislation
- Core Skills for future study and employment
Placement information
- There is no formal placement requirement for this course; however, you will be learning in the Edinburgh College Pharmacy Digital Care hub, where you will practice pharmacy skills in a simulated environment with Registered and experienced Pharmacy professionals.
How the course is assessed
- Practical skills
- Reports
- Research skills
- Formal assessments
Number of days per week
- Three days per week of on-campus classes
- Please expect three full days, 9.00 AM to 4.30 PM
- Additional self-study will be required outside of classes
Entry requirements
- Pharmacy Studies Level 5 Route to careers in Pharmacy or equivalent.
Suitability for progression onto further study will be determined by achievement, a good attendance record, and good conduct, and you will require a successful progression discussion with the delivery team.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Applicants must apply and will be invited to an applicant information session at the Sighthill campus before any offer is made.
- For this level, your uniform is funded through your bursary award (no payment required). You are required to wear your Pharmacy uniform when in the college pharmacy areas.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Gain employment as a member of the pharmacy support team working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver pharmaceutical care.
- Secure employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician and undertake further pre-registration study to allow you to apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
