Overview

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Auckland provides a robust platform for registered pharmacists to advance their professional expertise through dedicated research and development. This programme is designed to help practitioners evaluate modern innovations in medicines management and contribute to the evolving landscape of clinical pharmacy services.

Why Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Auckland?

The programme is specifically tailored to accommodate working professionals by offering online delivery for the majority of course materials. This flexible structure is supplemented by face-to-face weekend workshops at the Grafton campus, ensuring that pharmacists living across New Zealand can balance their postgraduate studies with clinical practice. Students benefit from the university's strong focus on research-led teaching and its commitment to advancing pharmacy practice through rigorous evaluation of healthcare innovations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: NZD 55214 per year
National fee: NZD 10619 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum structure depends on your prior qualifications, offering either a 120-point or 240-point pathway. Modules may include:

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy
Advanced Pharmacotherapy
Thesis
Research Portfolio

Careers with Clinical Pharmacy

Graduates of this programme are equipped to take on leadership roles within the pharmacy profession, focusing on the advancement of knowledge in their specific practice settings. The degree prepares pharmacists to critically evaluate developments in pharmacy practice and contribute to the academic and clinical growth of the field. While the university provides extensive support through Career Development and Employability Services, students are encouraged to use their research findings to influence medicines management and clinical outcomes in their respective healthcare organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medicines Information and Critical Appraisal
Medicines Management and Pharmaceutical Care
Pharmacy
Thesis or Research Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

120 or 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Pharmacy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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58

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research 120 points

You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy at a recognised university (or similar institution), following an undergraduate degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher.

Research 240 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher in the final year of your undergraduate degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55214 NZD / year

≈ 55214 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10619 NZD / year

≈ 10619 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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