GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Pharmacy
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Master of Pharmacy degree. Take the next step to becoming a registered pharmacist with the Master of Pharmacy, an accredited graduate-entry degree designed to prepare you for a rewarding career improving health outcomes through the safe and effective use of medicines. Building on your undergraduate science or health science background, this degree delivers advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical science, clinical pharmacy practice and research to develop you into a confident, skilled healthcare professional. Highlights of studying the Master of Pharmacy Gain the academic qualification required for eligibility to register as a pharmacist in Australia. Develop clinical expertise through placements in community, hospital and specialist pharmacy settings. Learn from experienced pharmacists, clinicians and researchers actively shaping the future of medicine use and patient care. Build advanced communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills through simulated and collaborative learning experiences. Explore innovative drug delivery systems, quality use of medicines and evidence-based therapeutic management. Enhance your understanding of health leadership, ethics and pharmacy management to prepare for diverse career pathways. Graduate ready to make an impact in patient care Through a mix of classroom learning, clinical placements and professional simulations, you'll gain the knowledge and experience needed to support patients across all stages of care. You'll graduate prepared to enter an internship program with the skills to improve medication safety, promote health literacy and deliver person-centred care.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 3: Human Pharmacology I
- Human Pharmacology II
- Evidence Based Practice
- Year 6: Dissertation Preparation
- Year 7: Introduction to Pharmacy Topics
- Professional Pharmacy Practice I
- Pharmacotherapeutics I
- Pharmacotherapeutics II
- Professional Pharmacy Practice II
- Placement Preparation
- Experiential Rotations I
- Pharmacotherapeutics III
- Professional Pharmacy Practice III
- Specialised Dosage Forms
- Pharmacy Management
- Specialised Dosage Forms II
- Experiential Rotations II
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Dissertation Preparation
- Plus 4 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
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Admissions
Bachelor degree (5.0 GPA) or higher
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