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<p>Pharmacy education is an evolving field, influenced by a complex relationship between National, European and International policies, regulation and practice. The opening of a new School of Pharmacy, at a time of great change, provided the context for the research question:</p>
<p><em>How is pharmacy education, delivered by a new School of Pharmacy, with new undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, novel teaching and assessment strategies, reflected in student perception, performance and preparedness for professional practice, and what are the lessons for educators?</em></p>
<p>The thesis addresses three major areas; interprofessional education, competency assessment and evaluation. Quantitative methods, including the use of validated tools (Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale, Attitudes to Health Professionals Questionnaire, Course Experience Questionnaire), and relevant research ("MPharm: Where are we now" and the &...
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