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University of Tasmania

The term "clinical" does not necessarily imply an activity implemented in a hospital setting. It describes that the type of activity is related to the health of the patients.This implies that community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists both can perform clinical pharmacy activities.Clinical pharmacy is more oriented to the analysis of population needs with regards to medicines, ways ofadministration, patterns of use and drugs effects on the patients.Clinical Pharmacy is a commonly used term in pharmacy practice and in pharmacy literature.The course also aims to provide a pathway towards a Research Higher Degree.
General knowledge about Clinical Pharmacy and its importance in medical field.
Major studies include development of a broad range of knowledge, skills and resources to practice effectively as a clinical pharmacy practitioner involved in the quality use of medicines and pharmaceutical care. These skills include the capacity to individualize, review and monitor a patient's medication regimen, demonstrate effective communication skills in clinical and non-clinical scenarios, critically appraise medical and pharmaceutical literature, as well as to recognise and describe social issues relating to medicine use.
Students are expected to have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of Tasmania or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent, and will be registered pharmacists. Where an undergraduate degree has been recently obtained (within past 3 years), a minimum average grade of 60% obtained in the final 2 years of study would be required for entry to the Master of Clinical Pharmacy program. Appropriate post-graduation work experience of at least 2 years will also be normally considered as a requirement for acceptance into this program. Proof of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and registration as a pharmacist is required with applications.
Articulation to or from the course may be awarded to the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy.Graduates of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy course may progress to a research higher degree (MPharm or PhD) candidature.Formal professional recognition of this course is recognised by way of exemption of Stage 1 of the AACP Accreditation.
The course will equip registered pharmacists with the fundamental knowledge and skills to enhance career opportunities as a clinical or consultant (accredited medication review) pharmacist, and perform expanded professional services that are being developed in Australia and overseas.