Pharmacy Management & Practice - Kerry
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Management and Practice is specifically designed to provide qualified pharmacy technicians with the additional skills, knowledge and competency required to progress to a management or senior role in a community or hospital pharmacy setting.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended.
This programme will be delivered in a blended format part-time from September 2026 to August 2027.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 qualification in Pharmacy Technician Studies. Applicants who currently hold a pharmacy technician qualification obtained through the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) and 3 years work experience as a pharmacy technician may apply for entry through recognition of prior learning (RPL).
All programmes are delivered through English, therefore, a good knowledge of the language is essential. For all applicants applying for this programme who do NOT have English as their first language or who have NOT completed a major academic award equivalent to a minimum of level 4 on the Irish NFQ, that is delivered and assessed through the medium of English, are required to review the minimum criteria @ https://mtu.ie/international/non-eu/kerry-campus/
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On successful completion of the programme students may progress to a level 8 qualification in a relevant area.
Further information
From September 2026 to August 2027.
Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria (see https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility). For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% - €668 will be payable before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria, the fee is €6,680.
Application Deadline 3rd July 2026
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Management and Practice is specifically designed to provide qualified pharmacy technicians with the additional skills, knowledge and competency required to progress to a management or senior role in a community or hospital pharmacy setting. Learners, who are already qualified pharmacy technicians, will develop the academic, professional, and practical skills required for progression to a management role in pharmacy. A knowledge of human resource management, business strategy and financial management, and of clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care, upskills the pharmacy technician and enables them to progress their career within the pharmacy team structure. Central to the philosophy of this programme is that graduates will attain a sound basis in business management skills, while furthering their knowledge as pharmacy technicians working under the auspices of the Pharmacy Act. The programme includes pharmacy work-based learning which can be carried out either in a hospital or community pharmacy setting.
Modules
Leadership & Management Development
Pharmacy Procurement & Purchasing
Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care
Financial Management & Business Strategy
Dispensary Management
Retail Human Resource Management
Advanced Pharmacy & Accuracy Skills
Pharmacy Work-Based Learning
Pharmacy Work-Based Learning Review
Lifelong Learning Office
Tel: 353 (0)66 719 1701
Email: parttimekerry@mtu.ie