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University of Tasmania

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Master of Clinical Pharmacy

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy will enhance your ability as a registered pharmacist, to contribute to the quality use of medicines and to improve your critical analysis and clinical decision-making skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
M7F
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$32,450 per year

About this course

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy will enhance your ability as a registered pharmacist, to contribute to the quality use of medicines and to improve your critical analysis and clinical decision-making skills.

Fully online, flexible and self-directed - this course will enable you to diversify your skills for a range of advanced practice roles emerging in community and hospital settings.

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  • Wednesday 29 May, 6.00 - 6.30 pm

Entry requirements

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.

Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country. AHPRA registrations will be confirmed and applicants with conditions or notations will be referred to the School for review.

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.

Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country.

International applicants are required to meet the English Language test requirement of IELTS 7.0 with no individual band less than 7.0.

What you will learn

  • 1 Make evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic decisions to improve health outcomes
  • 2 Interpret, synthesize and present advanced pharmacotherapeutic information through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • 3 Develop informed solutions to improve the quality use of medicines and address medication safety problems
  • 4 Demonstrate professional judgement that embodies the professional pillars of ethics, integrity, and social responsibility
  • 5 Design and implement a work based or traditional research project employing relevant research methodologies
  • Career pathways

    Pharmacy practice is changing with time. Pharmacists are becoming more involved in day to day management of complex diseases including:

    • working as clinical consultants managing drug therapy regimens
    • providing leadership in clinical trials and research in pharmaceutical industry and healthcare organisations
    • providing professional clinical services within community pharmacy settings

    Within Australia and overseas, the Master of Clinical Pharmacy is often considered preferable for senior clinical positions.

    Completion of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy can also prepare you for enrolment in a Research Higher Degree.

    "This course has allowed me to build on my knowledge and understanding of clinical pharmacy and different disease states, and will open up opportunities for me to work in a variety of clinical settings."

    - Naomi Weier, Master of Clinical Pharmacy Further Study Opportunities

    Successful completion of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy can lead to a research higher degree, including:

    • Master of Pharmacy
    • Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
    • Professional Doctorate

    Course structure

    Students will complete 150 credit points (12 units), comprised of:

    • Eight 12.5 credit points coursework units and four 12.5 credit points research units.
    • Or, ten 12.5 credit points coursework units and two 12.5 credit points professional impact project units.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Pharmacy courses at University of Tasmania.
    79.2%
    Overall satisfaction
    79.2%
    Skill scale
    62.5%
    Teaching scale
    98.5%
    Employed full-time
    $90k
    Average salary