The Master of Pharmacy is a two-year postgraduate degree by coursework with a full-time study load. If you already hold a university degree, this course provides you with the academic qualification needed to begin the registration process to become a pharmacist.
With a strong practical focus, the Master of Pharmacy is designed to deliver graduates advanced clinical skills, ready for prominent roles in all aspects of the profession and for leadership in the use of innovative evidence-based practice. The course offers a mix of lectures, tutorials, labs, small group work, problem-based learning and clinical placements which develop valuable practical skills and experience.
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PC034
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Master of Pharmacy
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The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.
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The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
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To be eligible for admission to the degree, an applicant must:
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have a prior bachelor’s degree
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meet the minimum requirement for Grade Point Average (GPA) OR the Graduate Australian Medical Admissions Test (GAMSAT) OR the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
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meet a minimum of 42 out of 54 credit points, or equivalent, in seven prerequisite subjects (chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human biology, biochemistry, calculus, statistics) at university level
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have English language proficiency (if relevant).
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The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Master of Pharmacy.
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Pharmacy a candidate must complete a prescribed course of 96 credit points of units of study.
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Information about the procedures for gaining clearance for clinical placements will be provided after enrolment.
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The New South Wales Department of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This involves a criminal record check according to NSW Health policy.
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All students should complete a prohibited employment declaration as required by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
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All students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements. The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NSW Health guidelines.
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Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates may not take second year units of study until they have gained credit for all 48 credit points in first year units of study.
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These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
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Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.