Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
This program builds on the strong science foundation that students developed in their undergraduate science or health science degree to provide advanced studies in pharmaceutical science, professional and clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy research. It provides you with a broad range of lectures, group and self-directed learning activities, practical competence-development…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program builds on the strong science foundation that students developed in their undergraduate science or health science degree to provide advanced studies in pharmaceutical science, professional and clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy research. It provides you with a broad range of lectures, group and self-directed learning activities, practical competence-development simulations, inter-professional learning and clinical placements to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake an internship program.
While there are a number of accredited internship program providers, there are steps to be met (including provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia) before your internship can commence. Please see more complete information on the pathway to registration at this link: Internships
MY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The programs focus on producing pharmacy graduates committed to lifelong learning who, having a sufficient understanding of the principles and techniques of pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences, and after appropriate pre-registration training, can communicate and deliver pharmaceutical care in community and hospital settings and take professional responsibility for the manufacture and testing of pharmaceutical products.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are eligible for admission into the Master of Pharmacy subject to meeting the following criteria:
completed an eligible science or health science Bachelor degree within the past 10 years;
achieved an overall GPA greater than or equal to 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in the last 18 months of undergraduate study;
meet all of the following essential prerequisites at a tertiary level with a minimum level of Pass:
Biochemistry: One trimester duration or equivalent
Chemistry: Two trimesters duration or equivalent
Pharmacology: One trimester duration or equivalent
Physiology: One trimester duration or equivalent
Statistics or Maths: One trimester duration or equivalent
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5 OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22) OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.
