hku master of clinical pharmacy information session 2020

Master of Clinical PharmacyInformation Session

For Admission in September 2020

20 May 2020

Rundown• Overview of the Programme structure• Introduction to Teaching and Learning environment• Application procedures• Question & Answer

Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

LKS Faculty of Medicine

About the Programme



“Clinical pharmacy is a health science discipline in

which pharmacists provide patient care that optimizes

medication therapy and promotes health, wellness,

and disease prevention.

The practice of clinical pharmacy embraces the

philosophy of pharmaceutical care; it blends a caring

orientation with specialized therapeutic knowledge,

experience, and judgment for the purpose of

ensuring optimal patient outcomes.”

ACCP: The Definition of Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy. 2008;28(6):816–817

Clinical Pharmacy – a Definition



Programme Learning Objectives

Evaluate and apply clinical knowledge

Appraise literature to guide evidence-based practice

Conduct original research

Problem-solving skills and judgement

Communication skills

Professional ethics and conduct

Commitment to continuing

professional development

Leadership in health practice



To be eligible for admission the candidate should

1. comply with the General Regulations; and

2. be a registered Pharmacist holding a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from this University, or from another university, or comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and

3. be a registered Pharmacist in Hong Kong; and

4. satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination, if required.

Programme Entrance Requirements



Two-Year Curriculum of MClinPharm

Year 1 Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

7201 Research Project Literature Review & Question Forming

7201 Research Project Data Collection & Analysis

7201 Research Project Project Write Up

7008 Connective Tissue Disorders

7013 Clinical Pharmacy –Primary Care

7003Safe Medication Practice

7001 Leadership in Health Care System

7010 Oncology

7101-7013 Professional Practice – Oncology / Care of the Elderly / Paediatrics

7004 Cardiovascular, Diabetes & Nephrology

7005 Respiratory & Infectious Diseases

7011 Care of the Elderly 7006 Gastroenterology & Hepatology

7007 Psychiatry

7012 Paediatric & Pregnancy

7009 Neurology

7002 Evidence Based Practice



• Semester 1

• September to December

• Semester 2

• January to May

• Every Monday, Thursday, and occasionally Saturday

Study Schedule



Critical Thinking and Appraisal Skills

MCPH7001 Leadership in Health Care SystemMCPH7002 Evidence-based PracticeMCPH7003 Safe Medication Practice

General Clinical Pharmacy Skills MCPH7004 Clinical Pharmacy: Cardiology, Diabetes & NephrologyMCPH7005 Clinical Pharmacy: Respiratory & InfectionMCPH7006 Clinical Pharmacy: Gastroenterology & HepatologyMCPH7007 Clinical Pharmacy: PsychiatryMCPH7008 Clinical Pharmacy: Connective Tissues DisordersMCPH7009 Clinical Pharmacy: NeurologyMCPH7010 Clinical Pharmacy: OncologyMCPH7011 Clinical Pharmacy: Care of the ElderlyMCPH7012 Clinical Pharmacy: Paediatrics & PregnancyMCPH7013 Clinical Pharmacy: Primary Care

Core Courses

Students are required to

successfully complete ALL

core courses, by passing

all requirements as set

forth by individual course



Students may choose ONE out of 3 available courses

MCPH7101 Professional Practice – Oncology

MCPH7102 Professional Practice – Paediatrics

MCPH7103 Professional Practice – Care of the Elderly

Elective Courses



• Each student will be allocated an academic supervisor at HKU• Students are encouraged to identify their workplace supervisor

• Research project begins in Year 1 Semester 1

1. Literature review & research question forming

2. Submission of Literature Review

3. Submission of Project Proposal

4. Data collection & analysis

5. Project write up

6. Submission of Final Report

Research Project



Two-Year Curriculum of MClinPharm

Year 1 Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

7201 Research Project Literature Review & Question Forming

7201 Research Project Data Collection & Analysis

7201 Research Project Project Write Up

7008 Connective Tissue Disorders

7013 Clinical Pharmacy –Primary Care

7003Safe Medication Practice

7001 Leadership in Health Care System

7010 Oncology

7101-7013 Professional Practice – Oncology / Care of the Elderly / Paediatrics

7004 Cardiovascular, Diabetes & Nephrology

7005 Respiratory & Infectious Diseases

7011 Care of the Elderly 7006 Gastroenterology & Hepatology

7007 Psychiatry

7012 Paediatric & Pregnancy

7009 Neurology

7002 Evidence Based Practice



Teaching & Learning



• Multidisciplinary perspectives in Local Practice

• Pharmacist specialists

• Medical specialists

• Other healthcare professionals, e.g. Registered Dietitians, Occupational therapist, Social Worker

• Overseas perspectives

• College of Pharmacy, University of Illinios at Chicago

• Great Ormond Street Hospital, London

• Evelina London Children's Hospital

• National Cancer Centre, Singapore

• Flinders Medical Centre, Australia

Teaching Team



Video recording of Lectures



HKU Moodle

• Access teaching materials

• Handouts available for download prior to lecture

• Video lectures / seminars / journal clubs

• Assignment submission

• Assessment (e.g. MCQ)

Online Platform



Students must attend at least 70% of the teaching sessions, including lectures, workshops and visits.

This requirement is applicable to ALL courses unless otherwise specified.

Failure to meet the specified attendance requirement will affect the continuous assessment of performance in the respective course.

Mandatory sessions:• Ward visits or equivalent • Assessments

Attendance Requirement



Individual courses shall be graded according to the grading system of “Pass” and “Fail”.

Assessment may be conducted in any one or any combination of the following format:

• Research Project• Written Examinations• Objective Structured Clinical Pharmacy Examination (OSCPE)• Continuous Assessments, Examples:

• Pharmaceutical Care Plans

• Online Multiple-Choice Assessment

• Discussion

• Presentation

Assessment



• Balanced local and overseas perspectives

from Pharmacists and Medical Specialists

• Practice- and case-based approach

• Research experience

• Self-directed learning

• Community and industry engagement

What set the HKU MClinPharm apart



Application Procedure



https://aal.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-clinical-pharmacy

Deadline: 12:00nn (HKT), July 10, 2020

Online Application

https://aal.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-clinical-pharmacy



• Academic transcripts

• Degree Certificates

• Registration Certificate with the Pharmacy & Poison Board of Hong Kong

(Certified copy) – May be submitted later upon conditional offer

• Annual Practicing Certificate with the Pharmacy & Poison Board of Hong

Kong (Certified copy) – May be submitted later upon conditional offer

• Registration Certificate with other overseas Pharmacy Registration Authorities

• TOEFL/IELTS* official score report (if appropriate)

• Referee’s reports

Supporting Documents



• Deadline: 12:00nn (HKT), July 10, 2020

• Online Interview (if applicable)

• Mid- to late July

• Offer

• Late July to early August

Timeline



Questions?

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