be a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia; and
have obtained a coursework Master degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of South Australia, or have completed the coursework components of the Master degree in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of South Australia, with a GPA of 5 or greater; or
hold an award, or have completed the coursework equivalents, which in the opinion of the Program Director is at least equivalent to a University of South Australia coursework Master degree in Clinical Pharmacy at an equivalent GPA average of 5 or greater; or
have such other qualifications and professional experience judged by the Program Director to provide a preparation for study equivalent to that provided above.
International applicants are required to:
be a currently Registered Pharmacist in their own country of residence and have had at least two years experience as a pharmacist in a direct patient care environment; and
demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English language (see English Language Entry Requirements below); and
hold a coursework Master in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of South Australia, or have completed the coursework components of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy at this University, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit level) or greater.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
The program is designed to prepare clinical pharmacists capable of providing specialist pharmaceutical services in all clinical environments, thereby enhancing the quality use of medicine. Graduates will be able to take a leading role in the decision making process of drug and drug product selection for individual patients, provide specialist drug information and education programs to patients and health care professionals, effectively monitor a patient’s therapy and critically evaluate clinical research. Students will also undertake a structured research project to advance knowledge and/or the application of knowledge through the preparation of a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution to a particular field of study.
Content & Structure
The program requires completion of 108 units of study comprising 36 units core units introducing students to the skills required for clinical pharmacy practice, followed by intensive pharmacotherapeutics/medication management instruction. A further 18 units are chosen from elective courses providing practical application of the clinical pharmacy skills in a practice environment, research skills, epidemiology and evidence based medicine, or negotiated study. This is followed by 54 units comprising the research thesis.
1. Credit for previous studies or exemption from work within courses may be granted in accordance with University policy. Maximum credit allowed is normally one third of the total units of the program.
2. In order to assess Recognition of Prior Learning each individual wishing to undertake the Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy will submit a detailed portfolio describing: all academic qualifications; a description of employment history fully detailing all hospital (especially clinical) experience; a description of all involvement in research activities; a description of all published and/or presented papers.
3. Graduates of the University of South Australia's Master of Clinical Pharmacy wishing to upgrade to the Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy (108 units) will be granted full credit (54 units) for all courses from the Master of Clinical Pharmacy program.
4. Students are required to satisfy the standards of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which professional placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent a student from completing the program.
Notes
1. The program aims to produce clinical pharmacists capable of providing specialist pharmaceutical services in hospitals and other clinical environments, thereby enhancing the quality use of medicine. The program builds on skills of practice developed as an undergraduate student and is therefore not a pathway to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.