Master of Pharmacy

About

Are you looking for an internationally-recognised career in an ever-expanding industry that offers long-term prospects, exponential growth, and a positive impact on patients’ lives? Take advantage of your existing qualifications – and the next step in your career – with UC’s Master of Pharmacy.

This course covers the science, chemical composition and application of medication. You will explore how medication impacts the human body, and how to apply scientific theory to clinical reasoning and evaluating a patient’s medication. The Master of Pharmacy is designed to help bring you up to speed with the latest industry theories, research and innovations – quickly and efficiently. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and qualifications required to become an officially registered and respected UC Pharmacy graduate.

This course is accredited by the Australia Pharmacy Council (APC).

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• A bachelor degree in any discipline as approved by the University with a credit or higher average; and
• A minimum of one unit (subject) of degree level (or higher) study in five of the following six disciplines - chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Applicants must meet the non-standard English language proficiency requirements for this course.

Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. To be considered for a CSP, please submit your application by 31 October 2024. Eligible applicants will be notified from 15 November 2024. 

Clinical experience

All students must:

• present current immunisation records prior to commencing clinical experience
• acknowledge the principles of ethical conduct and patient privacy within the healthcare setting
• abide by the guidelines for conduct within healthcare institutions.
  

Fees and charges

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year; the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Canberra scholarships and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Canberra website.

Visit the Faculty of Health website.
Call 1800 864 226.
Email study@canberra.edu.au

The Faculty of Health at UC educates clinicians, professionals and researchers to be leaders in the ever changing sectors of health and sport. With a focus on innovative education methods, the Faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality graduates and leading health research.