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Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy (M6L)

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This course is in teach-out and is not accepting new admissions

Overview  2024

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 Years

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

For years prior to 2015, please view the Course and Unit Handbook Archive

View the current year's course page

The information on this page is for current students. If you are applying for our next intake, please view the new Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy (H6H)

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.

You will learn contemporary evidence-based practice that is applied to both hospital and community pharmacy settings and you will study coursework units that cover pharmacology in cardiology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases, oncology medicine, endocrinology, neurology, psychiatric disorders and gastroenterology.

The course will provide a formal training program for pharmacists to provide clinical services. Online delivery will enable access by pharmacists from overseas, as well as from rural and remote areas of Australia. The course will support rural pharmacists in becoming accredited to conduct medication reviews, and enhance their role as a member of the health care team. It will develop their ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients. The course also aims to provide a pathway towards a Research Higher Degree.

  • 1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice
  • 2 Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills utilising information technology to source, interpret and present relevant information.
  • 3 Development and use of problem-solving skills, and the application of information literacy skills in finding acquiring, evaluating, and managing relevant information in a range of media.
  • 4 Demonstrate a global perspective and inter-cultural competence and explore international issues and trends in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.
  • 5 Demonstrate the need to work ethically, with integrity and social responsibility.

    • Career outcomes

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

    This course is not professionally accredited.

    Course structure

    CSA721 is a self-directed, fully on-line introductory unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using patient cases to enable students to enhance their knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. This unit introduces important concepts that…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA721 Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice

    CSA722 is a self-directed, fully online unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment-based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA722 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Cardiovascular Diseases

    CSA723 is a self-directed, fully on-line unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment-based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in the area of clinical…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA723 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Respiratory and Renal Diseases

    CSA724 is a self-directed, fully on-line unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment-based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in the area of clinical…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA724 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Infectious Diseases

    CSA725 is a self-directed, fully on-line unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment-based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in the area of clinical…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA725 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Oncology Care

    CSA726 is a self-directed, fully on-line unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment-based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in the area of clinical…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineSemester 1
    OnlineSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA726 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders

    Entry requirements

    This course is not accepting applications.

    Tertiary: An AQF Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent. PLUS Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations is required

    NOTE: Admissions to confirm registration on the AHPRA register and refer any applicants with conditions or notations to the School for review. Appropriate post-registration work experience of at least 1 year will also be normally considered as a requirement for acceptance into this program.

    * PLUS Employment details or a personal statement in eApplication, or a CV or Resume which indicates appropriate post-registration work experience of at least 1 year.

    * Length of time registered as a Pharmacist can be located on the AHPRA registration page. English Language: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)

    This course is not accepting applications.

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

    Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.

    Students can articulate to M7F Master of Clinical Pharmacy

    Fees & scholarships

    Domestic students

    Options for this course

    This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.

    You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount

    Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.

    Further information

    Detailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

    Scholarships

    For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

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