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University of Tasmania

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

  • Graduate Certificate

This course provides an opportunity for registered pharmacists, particularly those from rural and remote areas, to develop clinical pharmacy skills and qualifications in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice research by offering a flexible education program delivered online.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1.5 years full-time
Course Code
M5C
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$33,586 per year / $16,793 total

About this course

This course provides an opportunity for registered pharmacists, particularly those from rural and remote areas, to develop clinical pharmacy skills and qualifications in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice research by offering a flexible education program delivered online.

The course will provide a formal training program for pharmacists to provide clinical services. Online delivery will enable access by pharmacists from overseas, as well as from rural and remote areas of Australia. The course will support pharmacists in becoming accredited to conduct medication reviews, and enhance their role as a member of the health care team. It will develop their ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.

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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 Communicate complex clinical pharmacy concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences
  • 3 Acquire, evaluate and consolidate relevant clinical pharmacy information from a range of sources
  • Career pathways

    Professional Accreditation

    This course is not professionally accredited.

    This course is not professionally accredited.

    Course structure

    A student must satisfactorily complete 50 credit points of study comprising: one core unit and three elective 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