Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm)
Course details
About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) provides advanced education in clinical pharmacy for registered pharmacists who are practising in various professional environments such as community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. It can be used as a foundation to proceed to the Master of Clinical Pharmacy degree.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) is also available through Distance Learning.
Information for new applicants
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy is intended for students who have earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree and wish to extend their knowledge by way of postgraduate study.
Practising as a registered pharmacist is a prerequisite.
Students who have first completed the PGCertPharm (endorsed in Medicines Management) need to complete two further papers. During the application process please request a cross-credit of papers completed during the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) programme.
Students enrolling directly into the PGDipClinPharm will need to select the first two of four papers required. The PHCY 510 paper is a prerequisite for the programme and therefore is required to be completed first.
You will then need to complete the online process to apply for the PGDipClinPharm programme and once you have been admitted to the programme select your papers.
View further information on Enrolment at Otago.
About the provider
The University of Otago, New Zealand’s first university, was founded in 1869 and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and 2nd in New Zealand, it is also 214th worldwide according to QS rankings. Recognised as the top university in New Zealand for student academic performance by the Tertiary Education Commission, 96% of its graduates either enter the workforce or pursue further study shortly after graduation.
Located in Dunedin, a vibrant student city where students make up 20% of the population, the University benefits from a unique atmosphere. Dunedin, on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, featuring Victorian and Edwardian architecture, picturesque hills, and wildlife reserves.
The University’s campus is ranked the 5th most beautiful in the world by THE Student Voice, enhancing the educational experience. The Otago region offers diverse scenery and is close to popular destinations such as Queenstown. New Zealand is rated the 1st most beautiful country by Rough Guides 2024, is renowned for its natural beauty, Māori heritage, and multicultural society, providing a friendly, inclusive environment for students and residents.