Master of Pharmacy

course overview

CSU's Master of Pharmacy aims to provide qualified pharmacists the opportunity to undertake research, specifically tailored to their individual interests and/or scope of practice.

This course offers the following specialisations:

Biotechnology

Clinical Pharmacy

Herbal Medicine

Hospital Pharmacy

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Rural Pharmacy

Students will be introduced to various methodological approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, in health research and gain an understanding of research design, gaining ethical approval, implementation and analysis before conducting their own research.

In coordination with a supervisor, students will develop a topic review and background study that will cover the recent advances in their chosen area of specialisation. Students are required to write a literature review, present a poster, and prepare a seminar on a selected topic. This can include experiential placements to learn specific techniques as appropriate.

Students will undertake independent research in an aspect of pharmacy related to their specialisation, developed in conjunction with and approved by the supervisory team. The study involves the collection, analysis and interpretation of new data. The students will be expected to relate their study to practical issues affecting their profession.

Intending applicants should initially contact the Discipline Leader in Pharmacy, Dr Patrick Ball, to discuss their proposed area of specialisation and arrange for further discussions with appropriate supervisors.

Admission requirements

Applicants to CSU's Master of Pharmacy must possess:

a four-year Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)

an English Language standard of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

English Language

Internet Access

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

enrolment pattern and unit details

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Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Sub courses
Master of Pharmacy Units
English language proficiency
Internet access