Pharmacy
The Master of Pharmacy Practice (MPharmPrac) provides an accelerated pathway to becoming a pharmacist for students with an existing Bachelor’s qualification.
Why study the Master of Pharmacy Practice?
Our innovative new graduate-entry Master of Pharmacy Practice has a strong focus on equity, recognising the key role pharmacists play in the equitable and safe use of medicines in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Master of Pharmacy Practice is expected to begin in 2025, subject to approval by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
The programme embodies a holistic approach to health assessment, underpinned by a range of Hauora Māori models, including Te Whare Tapa Whā, Te Wheke and the Meihana Model.
Your academic learning will be integrated with pharmacy practice in the form of community, primary care and hospital placements under the supervision of clinical academic pharmacists. By the end of your two-year masters degree, you will be able to provide culturally and clinically safe practice with expertise in the optimal and equitable use of medicines across New Zealand.
Please note that spaces are limited and the deadline for applications is 1 November in the year prior to your intended start year.
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Entry requirements
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:
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A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the molecular sciences, i.e. biochemistry, biomedical science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology.
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Achieved at least a B grade average in your final year of your degree
The selection process also includes the provision of a personal statement, references, a criminal record check and an interview. All applications are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Selection Committee.
Practical experience
You will undertake 375 hours of pharmacy practice in the form of community, primary care and hospital placements over two years, under the supervision of highly skilled clinical academic pharmacists.
Career opportunities
The Master of Pharmacy Practice is currently being considered by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand | Te Pou Whakamana Kaimatū o Aotearoa.
If the programme is accredited, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as an Intern Pharmacist. After completing and passing the Intern Training Programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Pharmacist.