Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy

The University of Canberra

About

If you’re a science undergraduate considering enrolment in the Master of Pharmacy course at UC, but you are missing some of the pre-requisites, then the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy course is the perfect course to help bring you up to speed - fast.This full time (1 semester), or part-time (2 semesters) will teach you pharmacy basics in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology;

and allow you to meet the minimum pre-requisite units to transition into the Master of Pharmacy course confidently.If you’re looking for a subject study change and wish to use your existing studies to leverage a new career direction in pharmacy, then this bridging course is the perfect solution.

It is also a great way to test the waters if you have been outside of study for a while.Take a proactive approach to your career in pharmacy and sign up for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy today.Students must hold an undergraduate science degree or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.To become a registered pharmacist, graduates are required to complete an internship year of supervised practice and pass Australian Pharmacy Board examinations.

Structure

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy (12 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must pass 12 credit points from the following
  • 6479 - Chemistry 1A G - 3 cp, Level G 6480 - Biochemistry G - 3 cp, Level G 6485 - Chemistry 1B G - 3 cp, Level G 6486 - Research Planning PG - 3 cp, Level P 7202 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology G - 3 cp, Level G 7896 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology G - 3 cp, Level G 8562 - Psychology 102 G - 3 cp, Level G 9586 - Essential Pharmacology G - 3 cp, Level G 10240 - Evidence Based Medicine 1 G - 3 cp, Level G 10241 - Evidence Based Medicine 2 G - 3 cp, Level G

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements

A completed bachelor degree in a science discipline*.*Science disciplines include medical science or biomedical scienceAdmission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Year Location Domestic International
2020 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2021 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

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