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Overview

This course provides pharmacy interns the opportunity to complete an intern training program accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and to credit this towards a postgraduate qualification. In addition to the intern training program component, you can undertake further study in specific areas of practice by completing elective units which cover pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, economics and wound care relevant to pharmacy.

Course structure

Part A. Pharmacy intern training program12 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Advanced elective units12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. Note: to enrol in PGP5021 or PGP5022 you must be working under the supervision of a Monash-credentialed pharmacy preceptor, trained through a program of Monash-credentialed workplace learning, at a Monash-credentialed workplace. You may complete up to 12 credit points of complementary units which will be assessed by the course director, to ensure the proposed units are not substantially similar to units offered within the faculty and offer equivalency of content and learning outcomes, and whether there is a significant educational advantage for the proposed program of study.

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Pharmacy intern training program (12 points) and Part B. Advanced elective studies (12 points).

Part A. Pharmacy intern training program

The Graduate Certificate of Pharmacy Practice is an approved course of study for the purpose of registration by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. In this part of the course, you will undertake the National Alliance for Pharmacy Education Intern Training Program (ITP) while developing your skills in the workplace, focusing on the competencies required to practice as a registered pharmacist.

Part B. Advanced elective studies

In this part of the course, you will be able to select from units relevant to pharmacy practice, health economics and wound care.

The course progression map will provide guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 24 points structured into two parts: Part A. Pharmacy intern training program (12 points) and Part B. Advanced elective studies (12 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Pharmacy intern training program (12 points)

You must complete:

PGP5011 Applied pharmacy practice 1
PGP5012 Applied pharmacy practice 2

Part B. Advanced elective studies (12 points)

You must complete two units from the following:

HEC5970 Introduction to health economics
HEC5973 Economic evaluation in healthcare
MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
PGC5101 Evidence-based practice
PGC5102 Advanced therapeutics 1
PGC5110 Infectious diseases pharmacotherapy
PGC5113 Dermatology
PGC5115 Geriatric pharmacy practice
PGC5116 Geriatric disease state management
PGC5117 Mental health
PGC5118 Palliative care
PGP5021 Foundation practice 1*
PGP5022 Foundation Practice 2*
PGW5201 Principles of wound healing
PGW5202 Wound assessment
PGW5203 Wound management principles
up to 12 credit points of complementary unit**

* To enrol in this unit you must be working under the supervision of a Monash-credentialed pharmacy preceptor, trained through a program of Monash-credentialed workplace learning, at a Monash-credentialed workplace.

** Units will be assessed by the course director, to ensure the proposed units are not substantially similar to units offered within the faculty and offer equivalency of content and learning outcomes, and whether there is significant educational advantage for the proposed program of study.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
demonstrate integrated knowledge, skills, attitudes and clinical experience beyond that required for entry into the profession to exhibit autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as a pharmacist
2
apply advanced integrated knowledge, expert skills and evidence-based (research informed) professional judgment to day-to-day pharmacy practice situations
3
work within the ethical and legal framework of the profession and integrate and further develop the technical, clinical, personal and professional skills that form the basis of varying types of pharmacy practice
4
synthesise complex information (using advanced problem-solving skills and innovative thinking) to deal with varying challenges in pharmacy practice, based on established clinical and research theories
5
reflect on educational, research or clinical theories, and your own knowledge and practice, to develop and implement a personalised plan to achieve career goals and expectations
6
manage the professional and personal pressures associated with being a pharmacist
7
demonstrate the skills of a 'life-long learner' by identifying knowledge and skill gaps and articulating methods to develop them

Entry requirements

English language

Above Monash Minimum: Level D that is:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 587 with a TWE of 5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Notes for students

This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia.

Other information

This course provides pharmacy interns the opportunity to complete an intern training program accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and to credit this towards a postgraduate qualification. In addition to the intern training program component, you can undertake further study in specific areas of practice by completing elective units which cover pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, economics and wound care relevant to pharmacy.

Common questions

Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Pharmacy Practice?

At Parkville.

How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Pharmacy Practice units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Graduate Certificate
AQF level: Level 8
Credit points: 24
Part time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 3 years

Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abbreviation: GradCertPharmPrac
Award title: Graduate Certificate of Pharmacy Practice
Handbook years: 20202021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027