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Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing and Advanced Practice (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing and Advanced Practice is a 40-unit postgraduate program designed for registered pharmacists to expand their clinical scope and advance practice capability. You will develop advanced clinical decision-making and assessment skills, apply evidence-based pharmacotherapy, and strengthen patient-centred care and collaboration in primary healthcare. This Graduate Certificate focuses on pharmacist prescribing and advanced clinical practice.

Career outcome

With pharmacist roles expanding across primary and community care, this qualification supports registered pharmacists to take on advanced clinical responsibilities and contribute to safer, more effective medicines use. Graduates may pursue pharmacist prescriber pathways (where permitted), advanced clinical or professional practice roles in community pharmacy and primary care settings, and positions involving collaborative patient management. This Graduate Certificate strengthens career progression in pharmacy practice and prescribing.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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6 months

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February, July

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Online

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50097

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconONSHORE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$50,000

tick iconCHINA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconASEAN EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$50,000

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