Evolution of an innovative Sarah Wilkinson pharmacy curriculum is studying for a Master of Clinical Pharmacy The BPharm programme at the University of Helpful information Welcome Auckland started in 2000 and has grown and “Health records are increasingly evolved to become recognised, both within and being digitised, which has potential outside the University, as an innovative, high for use in research as well as to Bachelor of Pharmacy quality degree that prepares graduates well for improve medication safety, but these Bachelor of Pharmacy programme Need help? Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) is a four-year degree that can lead to registration as the many challenges of modern professional life. are currently not utilised as well as www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/pharmacy www.askauckland.ac.nz Undergraduate Handbook 2021 an intern pharmacist upon graduation, to further innovative research in pharmaceutical Our new integrated curriculum launched in sciences or to a range of pharmacy-related roles in health-policy, industry and drug-related they could be.” Faculty website Scholarships and awards 2016 to ensure that our programme remains a government agencies. www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz www.scholarships.auckland.ac.nz science-based professional degree that produces “My thesis investigates whether routinely graduates fit to meet the needs of contemporary collected data from needs assessments of older Academic dates The University of Auckland website It is an exciting time for pharmacy as the profession Programme highlights and future pharmacy practice. adults can detect inappropriate prescribing, www.auckland.ac.nz/dates www.auckland.ac.nz moves to a much greater front-line patient Themes in population medicine, social sciences, and if so, whether that is associated with poorer orientated role. By the time you graduate and The new integrated BPharm programme shifts Accommodation The University of Auckland Calendar pharmacology, pharmacy practice and health outcomes in older adults. enter the profession, it is very likely that you will the focus from traditional drug chemistry www.accommodation.auckland.ac.nz www.auckland.ac.nz/calendar pharmaceutics are integrated throughout the and delivery to incorporate aspects such as “The New Zealand population is ageing rapidly be providing a broad range of professional health Career Development and Employment Services programme. These are supported by studies understanding how drugs are developed, patient and with this comes increased demands on services to individuals and communities. www.auckland.ac.nz/careers in biomedical science, medicinal chemistry, use of medicines, and how pharmacists can healthcare. Older adults are often on multiple The closing date for 2021 70% of our BPharm graduates move into immunology and pharmacy practice – optimise patient care through interaction with medications, which can be beneficial in treating Fees applications is 1 October 2020 pharmacist internship roles in community-based incorporating ethical issues related to practice and health consumers and health professionals. comorbidities, but some are identified as www.auckland.ac.nz/fees Questions about Pharmacy? pharmacies with the remaining graduates entering pharmaceutical management. causing harm through interactions and adverse hospital pharmacy internships, pharmaceutical Frequently asked questions Contact our FMHS Student Centre: Our programme includes: Where our BPharm drug events. www.auckland.ac.nz/askauckland science-related industry roles or further graduates work [email protected] postgraduate research with us. • 10 weeks of experiential learning in pharmacy “This research attempts to identify those General education placements • Hospital settings such as District Health medications with the biggest potential for www.auckland.ac.nz/generaleducation Boards across New Zealand harm and will alert prescribers to • 2 weeks of interprofessional learning simulations How to apply these potential hazards.” • A focus on Hauora Māori as a key domain of • Community settings in local community www.apply.auckland.ac.nz Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made pharmacies to ensure accuracy, the information in this document learning throughout the programme How to enrol is provided as a general guide only for students • General practice settings www.auckland.ac.nz/enrolment • Hands-on skills building and learning in our and is subject to alteration. All students enrolling at model pharmacy, model dispensary, clinical skills • Aged care facilities International students the University of Auckland must consult its official centre and our pharmaceutical sciences labs www.international.auckland.ac.nz document, the University of Auckland Calendar, to • Education facilities • Blended learning opportunities through our Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) ensure that they are aware of and comply with all • Government agencies regulations, requirements and policies. online e-portfolio, online simulation and range of [email protected] e-learning tools • Pharmaceutical industry • A range of BPharm financial awards and prizes • IT and marketing companies related to at Parts II, III and IV to reward student academic, The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Phone: +64 9 923 2760 pharmacy leadership and social achievements in the Student Centre Email: [email protected] programme • Academic research labs Ground Floor, Building 503 Questions: www.askauckland.ac.nz 85 Park Road, Grafton • Academic teaching sites Auckland
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www.facebook.com/fmhs.uoa Opportunities while you study Programme entry BPharm degree planner Exciting additional optional study opportunities Entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) is What will I be studying? Degree planner exist after Part III of the BPharm programme limited and competitive. regulations. Total: points. through our national and international partnerships See the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Student Centre for degree planning advice with key universities and placement providers. There are two entry categories into the BPharm: Some students can apply for optional additional Category One: First Year through BHSc or BSc placements nationally and abroad through our: Our Bachelor of Pharmacy is a four year full time degree (480 points) Category Two: Alternative Admissions for graduates The required fi rst-year courses may be taken as part of the following programmes: Bachelor • Rural Health Interprofessional Immersion of a prior degree (or at least 2 years of full time POPLHLTH CHEM BIOSCI MEDSCI ELECTIVE* ELECTIVE* ELECTIVE* GEN ED of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science majoring in Biomedical Science, Food Science and programme (RHIIP) based in New Zealand in the study from another university). Year One Practice Placements PART I Bay of Plenty and (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) (15 pts) Nutrition, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, or Exercise Sciences. Applicants from Category One must complete 8 In Year One (Part I) students complete core 10 weeks of practice placements throughout * Elective courses are taken from the relevant degree schedule • The Overseas Research programme (ORP) based courses (or equivalent) from either the Bachelor of courses in biological sciences, medical science Auckland and across New Zealand occur across in varied universities in Europe and Australia. Science (BSc) or the Bachelor of Health Sciences and population health (60 points), plus courses the degree enabling students to gain experience (BHSc) programmes at the University of Auckland prescribed for one other undergraduate degree in appropriate industry, health, hospital and Applications to these optional placement before they are eligible to apply for the BPharm. at the University – either the Bachelor of Health community settings under the guidance of experiences occur mid-way through Part III of the PHARMACY PHARMACY PHARMACY PHARMACY Students are then selected for the BPharm on the Sciences (BHSc) or the Bachelor of Science (BSc). experienced pharmacists. PART II BPharm programme. (0 pts) (30 pts) (30 pts) (60 pts) basis of academic merit and personal qualities Year Two Becoming a registered pharmacist exhibited during a selection interview (a “Mixed Auckland Pharmacy Students’ Multiple Interview”) which occurs towards the end Year Two (Part II) involves three courses focused After graduation, a year long pre-registration of the first year of enrolment in the BHSc or the BSc. on pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice paid training programme is administered by the Association (APSA) Each year 110 places will be available in the BPharm (120 points). Students are also required to Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand under the PHARMACY PHARMACY The Auckland Pharmacy Students’ Association programme: 100 for domestic applicants and 10 complete compulsory English language competency supervision of a registered pharmacist. Registration PART III (APSA) is a branch of the Zealand Association of (60 pts) (60 pts) for international applicants. requirements. as a pharmacist occurs after successful completion Pharmacy Students. Each year, a group of executive There are preferential entry categories for eligible of this internship year. members is elected from the student body. Their Year Two also includes compulsory modules of applicants from: learning in a Molecule to Market Symposium as main function is to represent Pharmacy students • Regional Rural (Regional Rural Admissions well as a week-long inter-professional Maori Health Further study possibilities in all aspects of student life and to facilitate social, Scheme) Intensive module. The BPharm leads on to a number of opportunities PHARMACY PHARMACY PHARMACY sporting, cultural and academic activities. There for further study including: PART IV A/B are opportunities to build your skills, CV and • UTAS (Undergraduate Targeted Admissions (30 pts) (5 pts) (5 pts) networks by becoming involved in this dynamic and Year Three • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Scheme for eligible Māori and equity groups) supportive student-led association. Year Three (Part III) involves two core courses • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy • MAPAS (Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme) on drug treatments for various diseases (120 www.facebook.com/APSA.UOA points) and clinical pharmacy practice skills within • Master of Clinical Pharmacy Total 80 points. Of the 80 points required for this degree, a student must pass: Please contact the Faculty of Medical and Health integrated contexts. 1. 65 points: Parts I-IV as listed in the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule. Sciences (FMHS) Admissions Office for advice about • PGCertHSc – Pharmaceutical Science entry requirements: [email protected] Year Three also includes an inter-professional 2. a) 15 points off ered in either the General Education Open Schedule or the General module on Quality and Safety. • PGDipHSc – Pharmaceutical Science Education Faculty Schedule approved for this degree. • Master of Health Sciences b) A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement, may The School of Pharmacy aspires to have a Year Four substitute an approved academic English course for 15 points General Education. student body by 2025 that is representative of Year Four (Part IV) requires completion of a research c) In order to meet the requirements for General Education students must pass the the diverse communities across Aotearoa New project (30 points) and two core courses (90 Academic Integrity Course. Zealand. points) that include an interprofessional simulation 3. A student enrolled for this degree must demonstrate competence in the English language, Are you interested in making a positive week along with consolidation and extension of drug by passing PHARMACY 199, as prescribed by the School of Pharmacy, before being difference to the health of our communities? knowledge and pharmacy practice skills. permitted to enrol for PHARMACY 213. Talk with us about your future and the BPharm.
It is the student’s responsibility to check that the fi nal programme complies with University Regulations. The Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences Student Centre is the fi nal authority on BPharm regulations.
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