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Pharmacy Career Pathways

Our programmes support progression from entry‑level pharmacy roles through to more advanced and specialist practice, helping learners build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed at every stage of their career.

Whether you are new to pharmacy or looking to progress into more senior or specialist roles, our pathways are designed to support development in line with regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of the pharmacy workforce.

Explore our career pathways

Level 2 – Pharmacy support roles

Level 2 programmes provide the foundation for working in pharmacy and healthcare settings. These pathways support learners in a range of support roles, both patient‑facing and non‑patient‑facing.
Pharmacist

Level 3 – Pharmacy Technician

Level 3 programmes support progression into a registered Pharmacy Technician role, building on Level 2 knowledge and experience.
A female pharmacist wearing a white lab coat inspects a medicine bottle.

Level 4 – Enhanced and accuracy checking practice

Level 4 programmes support registered Pharmacy Technicians to develop enhanced skills and take on greater responsibility.
A male pharmacist wearing glasses stands in a dispensary holding a clipboard

Level 6 – Advanced clinical practice

Level 6 apprenticeships support healthcare professionals to develop enhanced clinical practice skills for advanced roles.