Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy PGCertClinPharm

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

• 60-point programme
• Advanced core courses include medicines information and management, critical appraisal and pharmaceutical care (60 points)
   

Prescribing
 

A specialisation in Prescribing is also available and has different requirements and courses. You will need to have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification to gain entry.
 

The specialisation in Prescribing comprises:
 

• An advanced taught course covering principles of prescribing (30 points)
• A prescribing practicum, which is an experiential placement where you will develop experience in prescribing under the overarching guidance of a designated medical prescriber (30 points).
   

The PGCertClinPharm must be completed in one semester if enrolled full-time or within two years if enrolled part-time.

Programme requirements
 
Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy is limited to 40 students per year. Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Prescribing is limited to 10 students per year. Selection is by academic merit based on your grades.
 

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at a recognised university (or similar institution). You must also be currently registered as a pharmacist or be enrolled in the New Zealand pharmacist pre-registration programme.
 

The Prescribing specialisation is only available if you have already completed one year of postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy, such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. You must currently be a New Zealand registered pharmacist with current registration with the New Zealand Pharmacy Council (or be enrolled in the New Zealand pharmacist pre-registration programme).

Further programme requirements
 
English language requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.
 

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$4,864.20

International students
NZ$23,263

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $489.60 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?
 

The specialisation in Prescribing is designed to provide registered pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to register as a Pharmacist Prescriber with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
 

Jobs related to this programme

• Pharmacist Prescriber