Pharmaceutical systems are essential to health systems in countries across the world, regardless of income status. They are designed to provide access to medicines, encourage their rational use, and assure their quality, safety, and efficacy. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the complexities and vulnerabilities of these systems and underscored the importance of making pharmaceutical systems more resilient.
This 10-month part-time Professional Diploma will equip pharmacists, doctors, nurses, and health professionals with a minimum of 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in pharmacy—either within national health programmes or in related areas such as pharmacy, hospitals, health centres, senior management roles, or industry—with a comprehensive overview of pharmaceutical systems and the development of relevant analytical, operational, and applied professional skills.
The Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems will equip both new and experienced professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse, synthesise, evaluate, and apply programme content in their day-to-day work. Through interactive online study and access to LSTM’s library resources, you will learn together with peers from across the globe while building your professional network and potential for career development.
You will explore the core concepts, principles, and practices that underpin the effective delivery of medicines to populations in need. You will engage in critical discussions, participate in real-world case studies, and collaborate with our distinguished faculty and experts.
How to Apply:
To apply for this course, there are two options:
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Apply directly through the course website at
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Register for a MyLSTM account or log in to your existing account at mylstm.com/apply.
If you cannot access the system, please contact us at mylstm@lstmed.ac.uk for assistance.
For those with low bandwidth or difficulty accessing MyLSTM, paper application forms are available upon request.
