The Master of Clinical Pharmacy is a new course which replaces the former Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. The course is conducted on a part-time basis over two academic years, with one full day of contact per week. In addition, each student will be required to complete a four-week speciality clinical rotation with an experienced clinical preceptor. The timing of this placement will be flexible and dependent on the university, the preceptor and the student. The student will also be required to carry out a small practice-based research project. It is the student's responsibility to arrange the necessary time release from his or her employer to complete the placement and the research project.
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy aims to provide students with skills in
evidence-based practice (theoretical and practical), quality use of medicine,
practice-based research and provision of clinical pharmacy services at a high
level.
Note that the Master of Clinical Pharmacy is only open for student intake every
two years. The next student intake will be in 2005.
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy is open to pharmacists registered to practice in Australia. Students with a four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be eligible at the end of their pre-registration year. Students with a three-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be eligible to apply following their pre-registration year and a period of clinical experience. Place numbers are limited, and acceptance may be via an interview process.
Successful applicants who have commenced or completed other postgraduate programs in clinical pharmacy will have their prior results assessed on an individual basis for advanced standing. Advanced standing will be determined based on review of units completed, course documentation, and marks achieved by the student.
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy is a 48-credit-point course available on a part-time basis over two years. The course consists of 10 compulsory units, incorporating teaching sessions at the university or at hospital sites, and clinical experiential sessions, including tutorials, seminars, case histories and ward rounds.
Great importance is
placed on active student participation in seminar presentations and discussion
groups. Student performance at seminars and tutorials is closely monitored;
marks are allocated on degree of participation, rapport established with
colleagues, information contributed, and communication skills.
In addition to the timetabled activities, students are expected to spend
another 12 to 15 hours per week on private study. This involves library and
literature assignments, preparation of case histories, and reviewing material
for upcoming lectures. All students must have access to computer and internet
facilities.
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