Master of Pharmacy

Program Overview

The Master of Pharmacy at this institution is a 2-year program preparing students for the pharmacy profession. Through core units, experiential placements, and a capstone project, graduates acquire skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to healthcare systems. The program emphasizes practical experience in diverse settings, including community and hospital pharmacies. Graduates pursue careers in various pharmacy roles, with options for further research or industry positions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Pharmacy is a 2-year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. It's accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and designed to prepare students for all aspects of the pharmacy profession, including leadership in innovative and evidence-based practice. The program aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to become integral parts of the healthcare system and directly impact the lives of individuals they interact with.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Core units in pharmacy, including professional practice and experiential placement.
• A capstone unit in the final semester.
• The mandatory Work Integrated Learning program includes clinical placements in both years of the degree.
• Students will experience various practice settings, including community pharmacy, hospital settings, and different geographical locations with diverse patients.

Modules:

• Professional Practice: The program includes clinical placements that provide real-life opportunities for students to experience the roles of pharmacists in contemporary healthcare environments.
• Work Integrated Learning Program: This program is mandatory and includes clinical placements.
• Capstone Unit: This unit is a final semester requirement and is likely to cover advanced or specialized topics within pharmacy.

Teaching:

• Students will benefit from outstanding teaching and research led by internationally renowned academics.
• Students will have access to modern clinical settings, the latest technology, facilities, and teaching laboratories.
• The program emphasizes a strong practical focus underpinned by evidence-based practice and research.
• Students will engage in various blended learning opportunities, including lectures, tutorials, labs, small group work, problem-based learning, and clinical placements.

Careers:

• Community pharmacy (community practice)
• Hospital pharmacy
• Research positions within universities or research institutes
• Positions in the pharmaceutical industry in drug production and marketing of drug development.
• Graduates must complete one year of supervised practical training and the Intern Training Program to become registered pharmacists.

Other:

• The Master of Pharmacy offers a limited number of six-week summer research scholarships for students to gain research experience with renowned academics.
• The program requires 96 total credit points for completion.
• It requires students to complete 35 hours per week for 10 weeks, totaling 350 hours of mandatory work.
• International students need to demonstrate an IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent.