The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must:

a have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacy from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

b hold current registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand.

2 In order to be admitted to the specialisation in Prescribing, an applicant must:

a be a New Zealand registered pharmacist who holds current registration in New Zealand

and

b have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, or have equivalent prior study

and

c hold an appropriate position involving patient care approved by the Programme Director

and

d have access to a designated medical prescriber approved by the Programme Director.

3 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 A student who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy in one specialisation may, with the permission of the Associate Dean Academic, enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy in another specialisation.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

6 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

7 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must pass 60 points in courses listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Schedule.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 Students enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must carry out satisfactorily such practice activities that the Programme Director may require.

10 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.