Griffith University (SOUTH BRISBANE AUSTRALIA)

Griffith University

SOUTH BRISBANE AUSTRALIA

Based on the Gold Coast campus, Griffith’s School of Pharmacy is known for its innovative teaching that produces highly sought after graduates in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science. With the opening of the Gold Coast University Hospital - Australia's first public university hospital and located next to the new Griffith Health Centre - students are ideally placed to gain practical work place experience as part of multidisciplinary teams.

The School’s 400 partners offer clinical and research placement opportunities for students on the Gold Coast, in rural Australia and overseas. The newest of these includes a placement rotation through Indonesia where students experience hospital, community and industrial pharmacy, and a hospital/research placement in Singapore. These activities reflect the strong partnerships that the School of Pharmacy has with clinical and research centers around the world.

Griffith’s School of Pharmacy was the first pharmacy school in Australia to introduce Stage 1 Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy training, giving graduates an advantage when developing their career in medication management. The School also introduced vaccination training for students in 2013, ahead of the Queensland Government trial.

With outstanding facilities such as a professional practice laboratory with model dispensary and a dedicated formulations lab and aseptic dispensing unit, supportive staff and active student organizations, the School of Pharmacy offers students an exciting opportunity to learn pharmacy and pharmaceutical science in a vibrant world-class environment.

Why choose this program?

This degree builds on the strong pharmaceutical science foundation achieved in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science. You will learn through advanced studies in pharmaceutical science, professional and clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy research. You will take part in a broad range of lectures, group and self-directed learning activities, practical competence-development simulations and clinical placements to develop the skills and knowledge needed to undertake the internship program before applying for registration as a pharmacist.

As a pharmacist, you will be committed to lifelong learning and have a sound understanding of the principles and techniques of pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences.

My career opportunities

After appropriate pre-registration training, you will be able to communicate and deliver pharmaceutical care in community and hospital settings and take professional responsibility for the manufacture and testing of pharmaceutical products.

Program accreditation

The Master of Pharmacy is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council when articulated with the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (via the  Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency to confirm registration requirements.

 

Before I enrol

·       Criminal History Check

·       First Aid and CPR

·       Immunisation and Health Record

·       Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

 

Professional placements

·       Griffith University Health and Safety Induction

·       Griffith University Student Deed Poll

·       New South Wales Health placement requirements

·       Queensland Health placement requirements

There are placements associated with this program. Students should refer to the checklist of pre-placement and placement requirements for their Health discipline on the Placement Essential website for full details of the requirements regarding clinical placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.

Fee information

This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution.

Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places, not all eligible applicants who meet minimum program entry standards may be offered a place. If you are not successful in gaining a Commonwealth Supported Place, you may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place.

This program has been approved by the Australian Government for student income support payments (Youth Allowance, Austudy and the Pensioner Education Supplement).  For more information about their eligibility for student, Website Link is given below:

COLLEGE LINK:

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University of Canberra (Australia)

University of Canberra

University Dr, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

The University of Canberra is committed to building a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and sport industry workforce. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person interested in studying a health or sport course, please contact  Rachel Harrigan or phone 6201 2608

The Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four year undergraduate degree. This was a new course at the University of Canberra for 2013, and incorporates lectures, practical and tutorial sessions, and Pharmacy-specific work experience placements. These placements will include range of practice settings in public hospitals and community pharmacies in the ACT and region, around Australia, or in our own Faculty of Health student-led clinics.

Students will acquire foundation knowledge and skills in basic and life sciences and learn how to apply this to the clinical reasoning, treatment and evaluation skills required by a pharmacist. The curriculum is evidence based and research led.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy program has been granted accreditation (with conditions) by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

Accommodation

Some university accommodation may be available – conditions apply. visit the website:

https://unilodge.com.au/locations/index.asp?LocationID=53

Potential Careers

Graduates can work in hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical industry, aged care, consultancy, health promotion, government, community aid, schools, academia or policy development.

Postgraduate Qualifications

A variety of postgraduate qualifications are available, including the Master of Pharmacy (Research) and Doctor of Philosophy. The Faculty of Health also offers a Master of Pharmacy, which, like the Bachelor of Pharmacy is an entry course for students with a degree in the health sciences.

Accreditation

For information on requirements relating to registration of health professionals in Australia or recognition of prior qualification from an overseas institution please use the following link:

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More Information

]Heath Student Liaison

Phone: +61 (0)2 6201 5838
E-mail: HealthStudentLiaison@canberra.edu.au