Postgraduate
Doctor of Pharmacy Practice (coursework) (extended)
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Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a master's degree in pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
and
(b) general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a master's degree in pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
and
(b) general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
The Doctor of Pharmacy Practice is ideal for registered pharmacists to expand their opportunities for career advancement.
Our world-class academics and leading industry connections will ensure you are exposed to the latest theory and practice.
About the course
Australia’s only Doctor for Pharmacy Practice for currently registered pharmacists to convert their qualification to a Doctor of Pharmacy. It will allow the existing pharmacy workforce with an avenue to achieve the "doctor" title while also upskilling in key areas of the workforce. Students must undertake all core units. There are no electives.
Quick details
- Avaliable
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Online
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Postgraduate
- 92620
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Why study this course
- Study Australia’s first Doctor of Pharmacy Practice degree a pioneering one-year online program designed for registered pharmacists
- You’ll be undertaking training developed by an interdisciplinary team
- This course is designed to be practical with assessments relevant to your clinical practice
- Australia’s first Doctor of Pharmacy Practice has input from clinicians from 14 different professions and consumers – true interprofessional learning from leading clinicians.
Pharmacy at UWA
You'll learn
- to prescribe medications participating in the expanded scope of practice programs in community pharmacies
- to undertake innovative work integrated learning
- learn from, with and about interdisciplinary practice with our course designed by a leading clinicians from 14 different health professions, Aboriginal health providers and consumers.