Postgraduate

Doctor of Pharmacy (Refresher) (coursework) (extended)

Elevate your pharmacy career with an exclusive upgrade for Pharmacy graduates to Doctor of Pharmacy while gaining specialised, in-demand skills.
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Further Study

Pharmacists can progress to complete the Master of Advanced Clinical Practice or a PhD after completing this course.

Additionally, pharmacists may also choose to undertake a specialised graduate certificates in:

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education

Graduate Certificate in Quality Use of Medicines and Prescribing

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Further Study

Pharmacists can progress to complete the Master of Advanced Clinical Practice or a PhD after completing this course.

Additionally, pharmacists may also choose to undertake a specialised graduate certificates in:

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management and Education

Graduate Certificate in Quality Use of Medicines and Prescribing

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have graduated from The University of Western Australia's Master of Pharmacy program

AND

Registered pharmacists with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

AND

Currently working as a pharmacist in Australia for at least 120 hours over the most recent 12 month period.

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—Graduates from The University of Western Australia's Master of Pharmacy program
AND
Registered pharmacists with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
AND
Currently working as a pharmacist in Australia for at least 120 hours over the most recent 12 month period.
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—Graduates from The University of Western Australia's Master of Pharmacy program
AND
Registered pharmacists with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
AND
Currently working as a pharmacist in Australia for at least 120 hours over the most recent 12 month period.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

Upgrade your UWA Master of Pharmacy qualification to the prestigious Doctor of Pharmacy title.

An exclusive course for registered Australian pharmacists, this program recognises your completed AQF 9 Extended master's degree while developing specialised skills in high-demand areas like medication management and prescribing.

About the course

Study while working and customise your learning with specialised units that enhance your career opportunities in today's evolving pharmacy landscape.

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About the course

This prestigious qualification acknowledges that you've already completed an AQF 9 Extended master's degree and provides a streamlined pathway to upgrade your credentials to the Doctor of Pharmacy title.

This course includes a 12 credit point unit designed as work integrated learning and the choice of a further 12 credit points of electives.

Study while you work, your current pharmacy practice serves as your experiential learning environment for your 12-credit-point work integrated learning unit where you'll build a professional portfolio demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and expanded practice capabilities.

Choose a further 12-credit points from a range of specialised units to customise your learning journey and enhance your career opportunities within the evolving pharmacy landscape.

The choice of electives allows you to develop specialised competencies in high-demand areas from subjects including advanced clinical skills: interpreting laboratory tests and advanced clinical tests: patient reported outcomes.

Doctor of Pharmacy Refresher coursework extended

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 92630
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
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Doctor of Pharmacy Refresher coursework extended

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 92630
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

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Why study this course

  1. This course recognises that you’ve already completed a Masters (Extended) with your UWA 51500 Masters of Pharmacy Degree
  2. Complete 12 credit points of work integrated learning and 12 credit points of electives to further your professional development
  3. Choose from innovative electives that will develop your clinical skills and enhance your professional practice.

Why study this course

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Course structure

Depending on your electives chosen, you may:

  • Develop advanced clinical skills, including the ability to interpret, analyse and apply laboratory tests and patient-reported outcome measures.

Depending on your electives chosen, you may: