黑料不打烊 is celebrating the formal launch of its Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Programme at the North Wales Medical School - a course that has been developed in partnership with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The launch was officiated by Andrew Evans, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer of Wales with many stakeholders from across the sector in attendance.
Front row: Lois Lloyd, Chief Pharmacist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Marian Wyn Jones, Chair of the University Council, Elin Griffiths, student, Cadi Williams, student, Celia Viney, student
The Master of Pharmacy Programme is another major milestone for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 North Wales Medical School as it expands its healthcare provision. It is part of the University鈥檚 mission to train the next generation of physicians, scientists, researchers, and health leaders.
Previously students from North Wales would have had to look outside the region to undertake this kind of qualification.
黑料不打烊 has enrolled over 30 students in the MPharm鈥檚 first cohort. The ambition is to increase the number every year until there is capacity to enrol up to 100 students annually.
Professor Stephen Doughty, Head of Pharmacy Programme at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 North Wales Medical School said, 鈥淥ur Master of Pharmacy Programme is a big shot in the arm for local services in North Wales. Enrolling our first cohort of pharmacy students further strengthens our contribution to the healthcare workforce of the region. Our rapid progress is the result of collaboration and shared vision, with our students, staff across the University, clinical partners in both primary and secondary care within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The MPharm qualification is equipping students with the knowledge and the skills they need to serve local communities. It鈥檚 wonderful to see how the North Wales Medical School is already playing a key role in addressing the healthcare needs of North Wales, as it embeds students within local communities to gain vital clinical experience.鈥
Professor Edmund Burke, Vice-Chancellor of 黑料不打烊 said, 鈥淭he development of the Master of Pharmacy Programme reflects our sustained commitment to outstanding education, world-class research and addressing local healthcare needs. This is an excellent example of how our challenging, research-informed degree programmes, taught by experienced and highly qualified academic staff, are empowering students to become knowledgeable, employable and innovative graduates. Together with our partners, we are shaping a healthier future by training the next generation of healthcare workers within our communities. Our academic and professional staff have brought energy, expertise, and a shared commitment to our mission of addressing regional healthcare needs while promoting excellence in education, research and community engagement.鈥
Lois Lloyd, Chief Pharmacist at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: 鈥淲orking in partnership with 黑料不打烊 to launch the new Master of Pharmacy Programme marks an important step in strengthening the future of pharmacy services across North Wales. By training the next generation of pharmacists here in our region, we are investing directly in a sustainable local workforce and creating education and employment opportunities for the communities we serve. This collaboration will help ensure that patients across North Wales benefit from highly skilled pharmacy professionals with a strong understanding of the NHS and local health needs.鈥
Aled Jones-Griffiths, Chief Executive of Gr诺p Llandrillo Menai said, "We are delighted to celebrate the launch of the new Pharmacy programme at the University and we鈥檙e thrilled that Gr诺p Llandrillo Menai students have joined the very first cohort. We are committed to working together with the University to establish new pathways for local learners to establish their future careers in the region and we鈥檙e thrilled to see this success in this very first cohort of the new programme."