Tasmania's Master of Clinical Pharmacy degree

Information for international students interested in applying for the University of Tasmania's Master of Clinical Pharmacy degree commencing in July 2009 or February 2010.

Students may be able to commence in Semesters 3, 4 or 5 by negotiation with and approval of the School of Pharmacy.

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy does not lead to registration as a Pharmacist in Australia.

The Master of Clinical Pharmacy is available by distance study only.

Minimum entry requirements

• Australian Bachelor of Pharmacy* (or equivalent) with a credit average in the final 2 years of the degree.
• Registration as a Pharmacist in country or residence.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience and currently working as a Pharmacist**.

*As per NOOSR guidelines
**Applicants with less than 2 year's relevant work experience and those not currently working in the field of Pharmacy may be considered by the School of Pharmacy

Meeting minimum academic entry requirements does not guarantee entry into the program

English Language Requirements

• 6.5 (no band less than 6.0), within the last 24 months; or
• TOEFL 600/TWE 4.5, CB TOEFL 250, IB TOEFL 92 (no score below 20); or
• Evidence that a minimum of 2 years full-time study with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination have been completed within the last 24 months.

Other Requirements

• UTAS does not require applicants to sit an exam or interview. Assessments are based on academic results and are conducted by staff of International Admissions and the School of Pharmacy.
• The requirements of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy degree at the University of Tasmania must be met within 3 years of commencement.
• The University of Tasmania does not offer any scholarships for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy program.

Application Deadlines

• All applications for Semester 2, 2009 intake must be received by 28 February 2009*
• All applications for Semester 1, 2010 intake must be received by 31 August 2009

*Applications received after the closing date may be considered by the School of Pharmacy if the quota has not yet been filled.

• No offers will be made for Semester 2, 2009 intake until April 2009
• No offers will be made for Semester 1, 2010 intake until September 2009

Application Form

Applications should be forwarded with supporting documentation to:

International Admissions & Exchanges
University of Tasmania
Private Bag 38
Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia

Fax: 61 3 6226 7862
Email: International.Admissions@utas.edu.au