Program Overview

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Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Pharmaceutical Science

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) in Pharmaceutical Science is designed for pharmacy and science graduates who wish to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill in respect of the development and introduction of new pharmaceutical products.

Programme Structure

Students are required to enrol and complete the following courses:

• PHARMACY 750 - Pharmaceutical Formulation (30 Points)
• PHARMACY 751 - Pharmaceutical Techniques (30 Points) and 60 points from:
  • PHARMACY 752 - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 753 - Regulatory Affairs (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 754 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Proposal (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 760 - Literature Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences (15 Points) Or 30 points from:
  • PHARMACY 752 - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 753 - Regulatory Affairs (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 754 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Proposal (15 Points)
  • PHARMACY 760 - Literature Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences (15 Points) and
  • 30 points from other courses offered at 700 level at this University, with the approval of the Head of the School of Pharmacy or delegate nominee.

Regulations

For detailed information about this programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Related Programmes

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Science

Career Options

The programme can lead to various career paths in Health Sciences, including:

• Pharmacy
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Biomedical Science
• Medical Imaging

Research Areas

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences has various research areas, including:

• Medical Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry and Vision Science
• Pharmacy
• Population Health

Facilities

The University has various facilities, including:

• Grafton Information Commons
• Philson Library
• AMRF Medical Sciences Learning Centre - Whakaaro Pai
• University of Auckland Clinics

Teaching and Learning

The Faculty has various teaching and learning resources, including:

• Advanced Clinical Skills Centre (ACSC)
• Learning and Teaching Unit
• Simulation Centre for Patient Safety
• Clinical Skills Centre
• Te Kupenga Hauora Mori (TKHM)
• Office of the Associate Dean Pacific
• Medical Programme Directorate (MPD)
• Health careers at the University of Auckland
• Staff awards

Schools

The Faculty consists of several schools, including:

• Medical Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry and Vision Science
• Pharmacy
• Population Health