Master of Pharmacy Practice (MPharmPrac)
University of Waikato
Program Overview
The Master of Pharmacy Practice is a 2-year graduate entry program that doesn’t just teach you pharmacy but transforms you into a trusted health advocate and medicine expert. You’ll dive deep into the science of medicines, understanding how drugs work with the human body from molecular mechanisms to life-changing therapies.
This course goes beyond textbooks: academic learning is woven seamlessly with hands-on placements in community pharmacies, primary care settings, and hospitals, where you’ll work with real patients under expert supervision.
Academic
Selection of applicants for the Master of Pharmacy Practice is based on both academic background and suitability for pharmacy.
You can apply for the Master of Pharmacy Practice if you have:
- A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the molecular sciences, i.e. biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology.
- Achieved at least a B grade average in your final year of your degree.
The selection process also includes:
- a personal statement
- two references
- Police vetting
- and an Online Interview
Please refer to the respective master's degree course page for more detailed admission criteria.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic: Overall band of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 in any band
PTE Academic: Overall score of 65 with no band less than 58.
Career Outcome
- Academia and Research
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Industries
Majors
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Chemistry
- Laboratory Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
Accreditation | Membership
- Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
Available Scholarships
Related Courses
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Length:
4 Years
Annual Fee:
NZD 48345.00
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