Master of Clinical Pharmacy

What you will study

To gain the Master of Clinical Pharmacy, students must complete 16 units or eight courses.

Core courses

Complete all of the following

• Advanced Skills for Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care A
• Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care B
• Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care C
• Evaluation and Research in Pharmacy Practice
• Leading and Managing the Future in Pharmacy Practice
• Advanced Practice Project
• Pharmacists in the Modern Health System

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy or an equivalent discipline and;
• Current general registration as a pharmacist in your country of practice.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you must provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

• Pharmacy

Relevant work experience

It is recommended that applicants have 18 months of full-time, relevant professional and recent practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you already have industry experience and the required skills and knowledge, you can be assessed through the Recognition of Prior Learning process.

You must be able to validate your ability to meet all industry benchmarks as required for each relevant unit.

Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Specialist Pharmacist
• Director of Pharmacy Services
• Pharmacy Clinical Educator
• Clinical Team Lead

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,540 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 16 units (normally eight courses) per semester or year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.