Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) can be taken as either a non-endorsed or endorsed program. The endorsed options are Medicines Management or Social Pharmacy. The endorsed certificate serves as an introduction to advanced level papers. The non-endorsed certificate is an introduction to research by way of a small research experience in the pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, social pharmacy or biopharmaceutics.
The postgraduate certificate is intended for practising pharmacists who wish to extend their knowledge and skills by way of postgraduate study.
Students wishing to advance to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) should obtain an endorsement in Medicines Optimisation. Practising as a registered pharmacist is a requirement.
For students wishing to complete a PGCertPharm research program, you should first contact the Postgraduate Administrator to arrange a suitable project and supervisor.
You will then need to complete the online process to apply for the PGCertPharm program and once you have been admitted to the program select your papers.
Endorsed Option
Medicines Optimisation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient-Centred Care
This endorsement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) is also available through Distance Learning.