Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm)
Allied Health
A course by
Otago University
Advanced education in clinical pharmacy for registered pharmacists practising in a range of professional environments. Available by distance and on campus. Can be used as a foundation for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced clinical pharmacy skills
Graduates will demonstrate enhanced knowledge and capability in clinical pharmacy practice across a variety of professional settings.
Apply advanced knowledge in community and hospital pharmacy
Ability to address complex pharmaceutical care and medication management in real-world settings such as hospitals and community pharmacies.
Professional leadership and continued education
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) provides advanced education in clinical pharmacy for registered pharmacists working in community, hospital, or pharmaceutical industry settings. The program may be taken full-time over one year or part-time over up to four years, and is available via distance learning. It can be credited towards the Master of Clinical Pharmacy degree. The curriculum includes coursework and professional practice relevant to clinical pharmacy.
Course Content
- Advanced clinical pharmacy practice
- Community pharmacy
- Hospital pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical industry practice
- Regulatory aspects (terms and special examinations)
- Coursework (papers such as PHCY 510, PHCY 511, PHCY 520, PHCY 521)
- Option to substitute papers from Health Sciences or Primary Health Care
- Professional/clinical work and practice
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours, or equivalent qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Registered for practice as a pharmacist in the country of residence.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Pharmacy
Future employment opportunities might be
Advanced clinical pharmacist
Pharmacy leadership roles
Specialist roles in hospital or community pharmacies
Pharmaceutical industry positions