The Degree of Master of Clinical Pharmacy – MClinPharm

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

a the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in Part IV, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

2 A student must hold current registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points for a student admitted under Regulation 1a or 160 points for a student admitted under Regulation 1b.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as specified in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy Schedule.

7 A student required to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 120 points of this degree prior to enrolment in PHARMACY 796. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy cannot continue.

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 a The research portfolio or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor, appointed by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Pharmacy.

b The research portfolio or thesis topic must be approved by the Head of School of Pharmacy prior to enrolment.

c The research portfolio or thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation into an area of Pharmacy.

d Any practical work in connection with the thesis or research portfolio must be carried out within the University. However, Senate or its representative may permit a student to carry out the work at an approved site outside the University for any periods or period considered necessary.

e The research portfolio or thesis must be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

11 A student enrolled for this degree must carry out satisfactorily such practice activities as the Programme Director may require.

12 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.