South East Technological University (SETU) has published the strategic plan for its new Department of Pharmacy, which is says marks a significant milestone in the development of pharmacy education in the southeast.

The strategic plan for the Department of Pharmacy is aligned with the University’s overarching strategic plan, Connecting for Impact 2023 to 2028, and its mission, vision, and values. This forms the foundation for the Department’s direction. In addition, the plan reflects the PSI’s Accreditation Standards for a five‑year master’s degree programmes in Pharmacy (MPharm), with the core aim to ensure students build, and graduates demonstrate, the competencies required to safely practice as pharmacists across settings.

SETU’s Department of Pharmacy say they will deliver a modern, innovative MPharm programme grounded in excellence, professionalism and patient care: “It aims to foster strong interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration, working with partners to drive impactful research and education for regional, national and global healthcare and industry. Collaboration and connection is a core priority with all stakeholders to meet evolving sector needs.”

Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, Head (Waterford) of Faculty of Science and Computing said; “I am delighted to welcome the publication of SETU’s Department of Pharmacy Strategic Plan. This new programme, alongside the establishment of the new Department and its strategic goals, will play an important role in preparing future pharmacists and strengthening healthcare capacity across the southeast region.”

Dr Claire Lennon, Head of Department of Pharmacy, said; “The Department of Pharmacy’s inaugural strategic plan marks an exciting time for SETU. We look forward to supporting the implementation of the plan over the next five years as we develop pharmacy education for the southeast region. We very much value collaboration with our stakeholders, building relationships, sharing learnings and experiences to inform our current and future programme development and our wider goals as a department. Consultation with regional, national, and international stakeholders has shaped our aims, and we look forward to bringing them to fruition over the coming years.”

Photo caption: Pictured from left to right are: Dr Claire Lennon, Head of Department of Pharmacy at SETU; Prof. Veronica Campbell, President of SETU; and Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, Head (Waterford) Faculty of Science and Computing. Photo credit: Brownes Photography.