173804 v.5 Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)


MPharm(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides advanced specialist course and project work in clinical pharmacy, emphasising the evaluation of an area in this field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Above average performance in a pharmacy or other relevant degree course, an appropriate honours degree or a relevant postgraduate diploma.

Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Units are usually scheduled to facilitate part-time study. Clinical Pharmacy Project 697 requires a significant time commitment to allow for completion in the semester duration. Not all optional units are available each year.

Course Organisation
After completing the equivalent of one academic year of course work, students complete the equivalent of an additional semester of advanced course work and a clinical pharmacy project.

Professional Recognition
Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia successfully completing this course may apply for Fellowship of the Society. This course does not qualify a graduate for registration as a pharmacist.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1    
13152 v.2   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
304887 v.1   Drug Information 528 3.0 25.0
304890 v.1   Pharmaceutical Formulation 527 2.0 12.5
6079 v.6   Clinical Pharmacy 527 4.0 37.5
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2    
13440 v.2   Pharmacoeconomics 528 2.0 25.0
304893 v.1   Clinical Pharmacokinetics 528 3.0 37.5
6030 v.6   Clinical Pharmacy 528 4.0 37.5
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1    
13462 v.2   Clinical Pharmacy Project 697 9.0 75.0
      SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
5487 v.4   Analysis of Drugs in Biological Fluids 628 4.0 25.0
5489 v.5   Geriatric Pharmacy 628 4.0 25.0
5490 v.5   Oncology 628 4.0 25.0
5491 v.5   Paediatric Pharmacy 628 4.0 25.0
5939 v.4   Drug Monitoring 628 4.0 25.0
           
           

Availability
YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1YY

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