Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5146
Faculty
Location
Teaching Hospitals
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BPharm or equivalent and hold a current registration as a pharmacist in Australia or overseas.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Postgraduate Coursework Officer, School of Pharmacy
Email: PGcoursework@pharmacy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 1900
http://www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/postgraduate-clinical-pharmacy
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5146
Faculty
Location
Teaching Hospitals
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BPharm or equivalent and hold a current registration as a pharmacist in Australia or overseas.
CRICOS Code: 026351G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 35700
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
http://www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/postgraduate-clinical-pharmacy
Why study the Master of Clinical Pharmacy?
This program provides students with a broad range of knowledge, skills and resources to practise effectively as a clinical pharmacy practitioner involved in the quality use of medicines and pharmaceutical care. These skills include the capacity to individualise, review and monitor a patient's medication regimen; demonstrate effective communication skills in clinical and non-clinical scenarios; critically appraise medical and pharmaceutical literature, as well as to recognise and describe social issues relating to medicine use. In addition pharmacists will gain insight into contemporary management strategies for pharmacy and health care as well as explore research and evaluation of pharmacy services and practice.
What you can study
The program can be studied completely online in a flexible but structured format. Offering the best of both worlds, two optional face to face intensive weekends will allow in depth practical application in lieu of some online content, which is more difficult to deliver web based. The program involves some small group interactive learning and online tutorials with specialists and experts. The courses offer some online didactic lectures and a variety of other, interactive learning experiences. Practitioners and academics teach the courses with expert hospital and community pharmacists contributing significantly to the teaching, together with medical and other healthcare professionals. In addition to course work, the Master program includes two experiential clinical placements to further extend the understanding of clinical pharmacy practice within a multidisciplinary team and the integration of therapeutics into patient care. Regular updates of the course integrate emerging clinical evidence and current controversies. A major strength of the program is the emphasis on developing clinical practice and the integration of evidence based medicine.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Research component
A research project relating to therapeutics, clinical pharmacy practice or pharmacy education provides a supported introduction to the process of planning, conducting, and completing a research project. Undertaking this research project supports the integration of research into clinical practice.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
BPharm or equivalent and hold a current registration as a pharmacist in Australia or overseas.
Additional application information
It is recommended that students have at least 2 years work experience as a pharmacist.
There is a quota of 5 international students in the program, therefore applicants with a GPA below 5.5 are not able to be considered. Offers will be made to the highest ranking applicants only after the closing date.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
BPharm or equivalent and hold a current registration as a pharmacist in Australia or overseas.
Additional application requirements
It is recommended that students have at least 2 years work experience as a pharmacist.
There is a quota of 5 international students in the program, therefore applicants with a GPA below 5 are not able to be considered. Offers will be made to the highest ranking applicants only after the closing date.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 026351G
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 18000
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 35700
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Clinical Pharmacy
Careers
Refer to School of Pharmacy weblink: Careers in Pharmacy
Accreditation body
- Pharmacists Board Of Queensland
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Clinical Pharmacy
To complete the Master of Clinical Pharmacy, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #24 from the MClinPharm List. Refer to MClinPharm rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Program Rules for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
