Graduate Certificate
The University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions has been designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the use of medicines and how they impact patients, empowering you as a health professional.
Through this Graduate Certificate you will enhance your knowledge and skills in both the theory and practice of the use of medicines. Throughout the degree, you will be introduced to the principles of pharmacotherapeutics, including clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and a revision of basic pharmacological principles. You will gain an overview of the role of non-prescription medications, including complementary and alternate medicines.
This degree incorporates principles of professional communications focused on performing comprehensive medicines assessment and collaboration with others in implementing a medication management plan. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a set of directed courses to that will enable you to tailor your degree to the health profession that you are working in.
Gain a stronger knowledge-base and enhance your knowledge as a healthcare professional with the Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions. You will be able to choose from a diverse range of study options allowing you to develop your skills in medicines, with an understanding of both practice and theory.
Graduates of this program will benefit from an integrated approach to becoming skilled, knowledgeable, and innovative health professionals. At the same time, your courses will ensure you become a confident specialist in your chosen field of expertise.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions, you will have the foundational understanding to have confidence in your knowledge of medicines across a range of health professions, including: