Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypePG Certificate
Course Specialty
Pharmacy Practice
Affiliation
The University of Sydney
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Sydney is a flexible postgraduate coursework qualification tailored for two main groups: (i) pharmacy graduates entering internship and seeking registration as pharmacists in Australia, and (ii) practising registered pharmacists who wish to gain a formal postgraduate credential in pharmacy practice.
For interns, the programme incorporates the University’s Intern Training Program (ITP) units in the first year, enabling them to meet legislative requirements for pharmacist registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Registered pharmacists may bypass the ITP units and instead undertake four elective units (24 credit points) to complete the award more quickly.
The programme emphasises advanced clinical pharmacy practice, evidence-based medicine, patient-centred care, pharmacotherapeutics, and professional leadership in pharmacy systems. Upon completion, graduates will be better equipped to practice pharmacy in Australia at a competent level and/or pursue further postgraduate study or specialisation.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent recognised qualification) required.
- For the Intern Training pathway, provisional (intern) pharmacist registration must be held or applied for.
- For the registered pharmacist pathway: general pharmacist registration held with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- English language proficiency for international applicants (if applicable) in accordance with University policy. (Specific thresholds should be checked)
- Note: While the programme is part-time and professional in nature, international eligibility (student visa etc) should be confirmed with the University.
Minimum Education
Bachelor Degree
Admission Process:
- Check eligibility: bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration status (intern or registered pharmacist) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Prepare required documents: academic transcripts, degree certificate, proof of pharmacist registration (intern or general), CV/resume (if applicable), and proof of English language proficiency (for international applicants).
- Submit an online application via the University of Sydney admissions portal for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice.
- University reviews applications on merit and eligibility.
- If accepted, receive offer, accept it, enrol and pay tuition fees or deposit.
- Commence the programme: enrol in units of study, complete ITP units (if applicable) + elective units, and attend any required intensive or online components.
- Upon completion of the required 24 credit points and successful fulfilment of program rules, the award of Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice is conferred.
