International applicants (see Notes 2, 3 & 4) are required to:
Note 1: International students should note that to be considered equivalent to a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, the award must have a principal focus on pharmacokinetics, applied pharmacology, disease pathophysiology and treatment. An award with a principal focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing will not be considered equivalent for entry to the program.
Note 2: International applicants are advised that this program is only available externally/on-line in the student's home country, but requires attendance at compulsory workshops held in Adelaide or Singapore (depending on numbers). Applicants MUST contact the Program Director for information on the requirements of the program prior to submitting an application.
Note 3: International applicants wishing to study this program externally/on-line in their home country, must meet all entry requirements, including the English Language Requirements, and must provide proof of experience in a patient care environment.
Note 4: International students should note that the program aims to produce clinical pharmacists capable of providing specialist pharmaceutical services in hospitals and other clinical environments, thereby enhancing the quality use of medicines. The program builds on skills of practice developed as an undergraduate student and is therefore not a pathway to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.
This master degree is designed to improve and extend the skills of registered pharmacists to provide specialist pharmaceutical services.
Graduates will be qualified to:
There are a range of flexible study options, allowing you to fit study in among your work and other life commitments. You will study most of your degree online with the help of our 24/7 online resources and dedicated online support staff, and will come on campus to complete compulsory workshops.
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You will be able to take a leading role in the decision-making process of drug product selection for individual patients, provide specialist drug information and education programs to patients and healthcare providers, effectively monitor a patient’s therapy, and critically evaluate clinical research.
With new drug developments and enhanced therapeutic developments pharmacists have more career options than ever before. In fact, long-term career prospects in Australia are expected to experience very strong growth, which is great news for graduates.
As a pharmacist, you'll be able to further your practice and careers in settings such as:
In addition, this advanced qualification also means you'll be qualified to work in specialist drug information and education programs, as well as in clinical research.
