How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 84 credit points
- 1 year full time
- Course code: 51310
- Intake period: July only
- Fees
Important dates
Application
Sem 1: December
Sem 2: June
Commence
Sem 1: February
Sem 2: July
For those with a passion for helping others and an interest in the medical field, a career in pharmacy is both exciting and rewarding.
The Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science articulates with the Master of Pharmacy, providing a direct pathway to a professional postgraduate qualification in pharmacy, leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia. Master of Pharmacy graduates are eligible for registration as pharmacists in Australia following successful completion of a compulsory pre-registration traineeship.
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science comprises 72 points of the 144-point Master of Pharmacy course. It includes comprehensive instruction in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, medicinal chemistry and basic pharmacology, in addition to providing foundation knowledge for understanding the nature of disease processes, pharmaceutical healthcare and public health.
The Graduate Diploma comprises coursework over three trimesters (24 points per trimester) beginning every July.
Core Units
- CHEM8612 Medicinal Chemistry I
- PHCY8601 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
- PHCY8610 Pharmaceutics
- PHCY8611 Pharmaceutical Technology
- PHCY8615 Pharmacy Placement I
- CHEM8613 Medicinal Chemistry II
- PHCY8605 Clinical Science for Pharmacy I
- PHCY8606 Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
- PUBH8763 Leadership and Management of Health Services
Admission requirements
A bachelor's degree from this University in a subject area other than psychology, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Contact details
Professor Alan Everett
Director, Pharmacy Programs
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 3317
Email: alan.everett@uwa.edu.au
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
