173804 v.5 Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)

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.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.