Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy – PGDipClinPharm

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacy from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

b hold current registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In order to be admitted to the Specialisation in Prescribing, an applicant must:

a hold an appropriate position involving patient care approved by the Programme Director

and

b have access to a designated medical prescriber who is acceptable to the Programme Director.

4 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in one specialisation may, with the permission of the Associate Dean Academic, enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in another specialisation.

5 An applicant who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or its equivalent may, on the recommendation of the Programme Director and with the approval of Associate Dean Academic, credit to this postgraduate diploma the courses passed for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

7 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

8 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass 120 points in courses listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Schedule or the specialisation listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy schedule.

9 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

10 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must carry out satisfactorily such practice activities as the Programme Director may require.

11 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.