Programme overview
The Master of Clinical Pharmacy enables pharmacists to use their skills and expertise in research projects and keep up-to-date with the latest innovations:
- Advance knowledge in clinical pharmacy through research and development.
- Evaluate innovations and advances in clinical pharmacy practice and medicines management services.
Online delivery of most materials (supplemented by face-to-face weekend workshops for some courses) allows students living anywhere in New Zealand to enrol in the programme.
Programme structure
The MClinPharm is a 120-point or 240-point research masters degree, depending on the level of study you have already completed.
Research Masters (120 points)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- Choose between a research portfolio (120 points) or a thesis (120 points).
Research Masters (240 points)
- Enter from an undergraduate degree
- Four courses in medicine management and advanced pharmacotherapy (120 points)
- Choose between a research portfolio (120 points) or a thesis (120 points).
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Sample programme structure
Research 120
Year 1 120 points
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- Code:
- PHARMACY 796A/B or PHARMACY 797A/B
- Name:
- Thesis or Research Portfolio
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
Sample programme structure
Research 240
Year 1 120 points
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- Code:
- PHARMACY 764
- Name:
- Medicines Information and Critical Appraisal
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- PHARMACY 765
- Name:
- Medicines Management and Pharmaceutical Care
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- PHARMACY 766 - 768
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
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- Code:
- one of
- Name:
- PHARMACY 766 - 768
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 30 pts
Year 2 120 points
-
- Code:
- PHARMACY 796A/B or PHARMACY 797A/B
- Name:
- Thesis or Research Portfolio
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 120 pts
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
You also must hold current registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand and have a supervisor and topic confirmed.
You must have completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in your final year.
You also must hold current registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
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Study optionResearch 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
One year of postgraduate study
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Study optionResearch 240 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Select your study option:
You must have completed one year of postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy at a recognised university (or similar institution), following an undergraduate degree. You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher.
You also need to hold current registration as a pharmacist and have a supervisor and topic confirmed.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0 or higher in the final year of your undergraduate degree.
You also need to hold a current registration as a pharmacist.
How much does a Master of Clinical Pharmacy cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,018.80*
- International students
- NZ$50,564*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Find out about financial support information
Scholarships and awards
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Student loans and allowances
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Cost of living
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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Ends – 24 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
Ends – 11 November |
Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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Ends – 30 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
The focus of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm) is research and the degree will enable pharmacists to carry out research in the context of their practice setting and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in pharmacy and to evaluate developments in the practice of pharmacy. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.
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- Auckland
- 923 5025
- Outside Auckland
- 0800 61 62 63
- International
- +64 9 373 7513