Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy

The course should equip registered pharmacists with the fundamental knowledge and skills to enhance career opportunities as a clinical or consultant (medication review) pharmacist.

Professional recognition

Within Australia and overseas, postgraduate education in Clinical Pharmacy is often considered preferable for senior clinical positions.

Higher education

Candidates shall be qualified for entry if they have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Tasmania or another university or tertiary institution deemed equivalent, and are registered pharmacists. Where an undergraduate degree has been recently obtained (within past 2 years), a minimum average grade of 60% obtained in the final 2 years of study would be required for entry. Appropriate post-graduation work experience of at least 2 years will also be considered a normal requirement for acceptance into this program

This course provides an opportunity for registered pharmacists, particularly those from rural and remote areas, to develop clinical pharmacy skills and qualifications in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice research by offering a flexible education program delivered online.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.

Year 1. 4 subjects in first year including:

• 1 core subject:
  • TAS-CSA721 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics I
• 3 of the following electives:
  • TAS-CSA722 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics II
  • TAS-CSA723 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics III
  • TAS-CSA724 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics IV
  • TAS-CSA725 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics V
  • TAS-CSA726 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics VI

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 2 years from commencement.