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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To practice as a Pharmacist, a qualification at MQF Level 7 or higher is required. Training programmes include:
• Master of Pharmacy (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Upon successful completion, graduates may be listed on the Register of Pharmacists held by the Pharmacy Council, after which the Pharmacy Council recommends the applicant for the issue of a licence to practice as a Pharmacist.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate is also required.
Depending on the work setting, a valid driving licence may be required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Pharmacists are expected to have:
• Knowledge of Chemistry and Biology
• The ability to apply scientific principles for the
development, formulation and use of drugs
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures in relation to the development and distribution
of medicines
• Knowledge of medicine side effects and
body reactions
• Knowledge of national and EU regulations
and policies pertaining to the use, distribution, Jobsplus
storage and supply of medicines
• Knowledge of principles and standards for
good pharmaceutical practices
• Knowledge of the Pharmacy of Your Choice
(POYC) system
• The ability to analyse, evaluate and
investigate
• An understanding of ethical and legal
principles in the health setting
• The ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Knowledge of the code of professional
conduct
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures • Research and scientific report writing skills
• Business and managerial skills if managing
one’s own business or holding a managing Pharmacist role
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• Customer care skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure
• The ability to adhere to tight deadlines
(depending on the work setting)
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Leadership skills
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A methodical approach
• A practical orientation
• A sense of initiative
• Accuracy
• Assertiveness
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