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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Master of Clinical Pharmacy

This master degree is designed to improve and extend the skills of registered pharmacists to provide specialist pharmaceutical services.
Graduates will be qualified to:

  • take a leading role in the area of drug product selection for individual patients
  • provide specialist drug information and education programs to patients and healthcare providers
  • monitor a patient’s therapy
  • critically evaluate clinical research

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.This master degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to provide specialist pharmaceutical services in a range of clinical environments.

You will develop the skills to:

  • take a leading role in the area of drug product selection for individual patients
  • provide specialist drug information and education programs to patients and healthcare providers
  • monitor a patient’s therapy
  • critically evaluate clinical research

As part of your degree you will study:-

  • clinical pharmacy practice
  • epidemiological concepts
  • pharmacotherapeutics
  • research methodologies
  • practical application of clinical pharmacy skills

Campus Information

Adelaide- City East

Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This advanced qualification also means you'll be qualified to work in specialist drug information and education programs, as well as in clinical research. With new drug developments and enhanced therapeutic developments Pharmacists have more career options than ever before.

You'll be able to further your practice and careers in settings such as:

  • hospitals
  • clinical environments
  • community pharmacy practice
  • academia.

PSW Opportunity

NA

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

International applicants (see Notes 2, 3 & 4) are required to:

  • hold an award from a tertiary institution which is at least equivalent to a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (see Note 1); and
  • be a Registered Pharmacist in their own country or country of residence; and
  • have experience in a direct patient care environment.

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.