Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy is a postgraduate program designed for practicing pharmacists. It aims to enhance professional practice and provide the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact within healthcare teams. The program is delivered externally, featuring innovative online teaching methods that support active learning and skill development.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: External
• Program Code: 5718
• AQF Level: 9
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree in pharmacy or an equivalent discipline
• Current, general registration as a pharmacist in their country of practice
• A grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in their previous qualification
• Entry is competitive with a limited intake
• Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee: $9,540 (2026)
• International Fee: AUD $58,056 (2026)
• Scholarships are available, including the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice International Student Scholarship, William Ivers Memorial Scholarship, Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship, and Charles Ferdinand Marks and Elizabeth Gray Marks Prize

How to Apply

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy is 5718. International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can lead to various careers, including:

• Specialist pharmacist
• Director of pharmacy services
• Pharmacy clinical educator
• Clinical team lead
• Pharmacy manager
• Research pharmacist
• Clinical trial pharmacist

Program Highlights

• Learn from innovative online methods that support active learning and skill development
• Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that includes input from clinical pharmacists, medical practitioners, specialist nurses, and academia
• Focus on contemporary clinical pharmacy practice in all settings and gain a strong understanding of emerging roles for pharmacists
• Interact with peers and experts through interactive modules, online real-time tutorials, and group activities

What You'll Study

The program includes courses such as:

• Advanced Skills for Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacists in the Modern Health System
• Pharmacotherapy in Patient Care A
• Leading and Managing the Future in Pharmacy Practice

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23
• PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72
• CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185

Inherent Requirements

To complete this degree, students must meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before applying.

Student Visas

This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500). To study this program in Australia, students will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.