Master of Pharmacy
Advance your pharmacy career with practical training, small cohort learning, and diverse clinical placements at UWA.
Best for:Best for science graduates aiming to enter the pharmacy profession through intensive coursework and clinical placements.
Overview
The Master of Pharmacy at the University of Western Australia is a coursework-based professional program designed for aspiring pharmacists. Accepting a selective yearly cohort of approximately 50 students, the curriculum emphasizes small-group learning, intensive peer support, and close interaction with academic and professional staff. Students gain robust practical experience through workplace-based training across community pharmacies, major hospitals, and aged care facilities, with optional rural and international placements available for eligible candidates. The program prepares graduates for diverse healthcare career pathways by combining rigorous foundational sciences with clinical practice.
What you'll do
- Participate in small-group interactive learning sessions and seminars focused on pharmacy practice
- Complete structured workplace-based training in community pharmacies, hospitals, and aged care facilities
- Engage in clinical interactions to develop professional interpersonal and patient-care skills
- Fulfill coursework and assessment requirements across chemistry, pharmacology, and microbiology
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by UWA
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of chemistry at year 12 or tertiary level
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of mathematics or statistics at year 12 or tertiary level
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of microbiology at tertiary level
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of pharmacology at tertiary level
- Achieve a selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65 percent
- Must hold a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
- Must provide a current Australian National Police Certificate or equivalent certification indicating no criminal convictions with a maximum currency of 12 months
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official university course portal, ensuring all academic transcripts and required certification documents are attached for review.
- Bachelors degree transcripts
- Australian National Police Certificate or equivalent criminal record check
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