Graduate Certificate of Advanced Practice and Prescribing for Pharmacists

About the course

This Graduate Certificate develops pharmacists’ capability to practise at an advanced level in primary care. You’ll build skills in clinical reasoning, history taking and physical examination, supported by training in diagnosis and prescribing for acute and chronic conditions. Designed for pharmacists aiming to work at the top of their scope, the program supports improved care in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote settings. It is a Graduate Certificate in pharmacy prescribing practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may expand their scope within community and primary care settings, supporting assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions and contributing to prescribing services where permitted. Career directions can include advanced practice roles in community pharmacy, pharmacist prescribing or prescribing-support positions, and roles supporting integrated primary care teams across urban, regional and remote areas. It supports career progression for pharmacists in advanced practice and prescribing.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)