Learning with other health professions in the United Kingdom MPharm degree: Multidisciplinary and placement education

C. Langley, J. Jesson, K. Wilson

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Abstract

This paper reviews the approach to multidisciplinary and placement education in UK schools of pharmacy. The methodology involved triangulation of course documentation, staff interviews and a final year student survey. Staff members were supportive of multidisciplinary learning. The advantages were development of a wider appreciation of the students? future professional role and better understanding of the roles of other professional groups. The barriers were logistics (student numbers; multiple sites; different timetables), the achievement of balanced numbers between disciplines and engagement of students from all participating disciplines. Placement education was offered by all schools, predominantly in hospital settings. Key problems were funding and the lack of staff resources. Currently, multidisciplinary learning within the UK for pharmacy students is inadequate and is coupled with relatively low levels of placement education. In order for things to change, there should be a review of funding and support from government and the private sector employers.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-46
Number of pages8
JournalPharmacy Education
Volume10
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jul 2010

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Keywords

  • MPharm
  • multidisciplinary learning
  • pharmacy education
  • placement education
  • teaching
  • undergraduate

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