Academic Pharmacists

Question 1

What is the role of an academic pharmacist?

Answer 1

Teaching the next generation of pharmacists, assisting postgrad students

Question 2

What is the academic progression for an academic pharmacist?

Answer 2

1. MPharm
2. Pre-reg
3. Diff Routes:
   - PhD
   - Post grad clinical qualification
   - Work in GP/hospital community + teaching
4. Advance HE Affiliation (fellowships)

Question 3

What is the career progression for an academic pharmacist?

Answer 3

1. Teacher practitioner
2. Lecturer
3. Senior Lecturer
4. Reader
5. Professor

Question 4

What role do academic pharmacists have with public health?

Answer 4

• Teaching future pharmacists
• Pharmacy education conferences
• Social Responsibility