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.

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This course starts anytime


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Dunedin, Dunedin

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop advanced clinical pharmacy skills

Graduates will demonstrate enhanced knowledge and capability in clinical pharmacy practice across a variety of professional settings.

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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.

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Professional leadership and continued education

Advance professional standing and provide a foundation for further study at the master's level.

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.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Healthcare

  • Pharmacy

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Advanced clinical pharmacist

  • Pharmacy leadership roles

  • Specialist roles in hospital or community pharmacies

  • Pharmaceutical industry positions