A learner should provide evidence of a specialised and high level of competencies and knowledge of the research projects in the specialised field providing leadership in this field of study.

Completion of dissertation and/or project.

Oral examination

1. Community pharmacy

Work assignments to evaluate knowledge of study units.
Examination (written) or oral examination.
Completion of dissertation and / or project.

2. Hospital pharmacy

Work assignments to evaluate knowledge of study units.
Examination (written) or oral examination.
Completion of dissertation and / or project.

3. Industrial pharmacy

Work assignments to evaluate knowledge of study units.
Examination (written) or oral examination.
Completion of dissertation and / or project.

4. Clinical pharmacy

Work assignments to evaluate knowledge of study units.
Examination (written) or oral examination.
Completion of dissertation and / or project.

Integrated Assessment

Integrated assessment of exit level outcomes are achieved through a variety of formative and summative techniques, including:

Assignments;
Examination paper in each module; and
Evaluation of the thesis / dissertation.

Emphasis is placed on continuous assessment throughout the programme.

The following quality assurance procedures are part of the overall evaluation of the qualifications:

Internal examiners and moderators;
External examiners and moderators;
PCSA accreditation.