Program Overview
The Pharmacy Practice at Monash University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pharmacy Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 23,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Pharmaceutical economics
- Economic evaluation in healthcare
- Principles of health economics for developing countries
- Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
- Patient data and pharmacotherapy
- Journal club
- Introduction to clinical research
- Infectious diseases pharmacotherapy
- Dermatology
- Clinical educator preparation
- Geriatric disease state management
- Mental health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An Australian bachelor of pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
- Registered as a pharmacist.
- English language requirements.
International students located in Australia wishing to study this course must be registered as a pharmacist in Australia and have the appropriate visa to allow part-time study. All other international students are only able to study this course in their country of residence.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 23,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 23,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Monash University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Monash University
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
public university based in Melbourne, Australia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
