184306 v.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Community Pharmacy

Introduction

This course enhances competence in, and understanding of, the pharmacist's role in community pharmacy practice. It consists of core units in pharmaceutical care and pharmacy management with an opportunity to study other units in relevant areas.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A recent degree in pharmacy or an equivalent qualification. Prospective students without these prerequisites may be accepted after a program of guided reading has been undertaken together with other requirements stipulated by the Head of School.

Specific Requirements

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

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is, however, expected that students will complete the course over a three to four year period. Units may be made available in afternoons and evenings to facilitate part-time study. Not all core and optional units are available each year.

Course Organisation

A range of optional units is available allowing unit selection relevant to individual community pharmacy practice.

Professional Recognition

The course provides enhanced practice skills and business skills for the practice of community pharmacy. It does not qualify a person 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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.