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Total subjects
8
Price
From
$8,300
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 25 Jun 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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Degree structure
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Make evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic decisions to improve health outcomes
- Interpret and present relevant information through effective written and verbal communication skills
- Develop informed solutions to quality use of medicine and medicine safety problems
- Demonstrate professional judgement that embodies the professional pillars of ethics, integrity, and social responsibility
Higher education
An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.
Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country. AHPRA registrations will be confirmed and applicants with conditions or notations will be referred to the School for review.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
Fully online, flexible and self-directed – this course will enable registered pharmacists to diversify and develop advanced skills for a range of advanced practice roles emerging in community and hospital settings.
The course focusses on Australia’s 10th National Health Priority Area - Quality Use of Medicines and Medicines safety (QUM & Medicines Safety), developing in-depth knowledge and capability to enhance best practice pharmacy. The course offers pathways into research higher degrees and professional impact and quality improvement. In addition to the core subject content, students can choose to extend their knowledge of Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics; Public Health; Health Management, and research methods.
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.
Completion of 8 core subjects from the schedule below:
Mastery Block One
- 1 core subject
- TAS-CSA721 Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- 3 core subjects from the followings:
- TAS-CSA722 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Cardiovascular Diseases
- TAS-CSA723 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Respiratory and Renal Diseases
- TAS-CSA724 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Infectious Diseases
- TAS-CSA725 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Oncology Care
- TAS-CSA726 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Mastery Block Two
- 1 core subject
- TAS-CSA728 Quality Use of Medicines and Medicine Safety in Vulnerable Populations
- 3 core subjects from the followings:
- TAS-BAA543 Clinical Governance in Health Care
- TAS-BAA544 Integrating Governance Systems and Structures into Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- TAS-BAA545 The Science and Practice of Clinical Safety and Quality and Accountability 2
- TAS-BAA546 Principles and Models for Engagement with Consumers in Health Care
- TAS-CAM528 Introduction to Epidemiology
- TAS-CAM529 Introduction to Public Health
- TAS-CAM530 Systems Thinking in Public Health
- TAS-CSA722 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Cardiovascular Diseases
- TAS-CSA723 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Respiratory and Renal Diseases
- TAS-CSA724 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Infectious Diseases
- TAS-CSA725 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Oncology Care
- TAS-CSA726 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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