Development of the integration of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice through a new model of Pharmacy Practice Skills (PPS) practical classes

Background: Third year MPharm undergraduate classes in a ‘Skills for Practice’ module at this institution have moved to a common format that focus on four key skill areas: information gathering, information giving, teamwork and assessing the work of others. Each Pharmacy Practice Skills (PPS) class is based on a specific therapeutic area where the main aim is to facilitate integration across modules using a common skills-based format.