Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm)

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) can be taken as either a non-endorsed or endorsed in Medicines Optimisation. The endorsed certificate serves as an introduction to advanced level papers. The non-endorsed certificate is an introduction to research by way of a small research experience in the pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, social pharmacy or biopharmaceutics.

Information for new applicants

The postgraduate certificate is intended for practising pharmacists who wish to extend their knowledge and skills by way of postgraduate study.

Students wishing to advance to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm) should obtain an endorsement in Medicines Optimisation. Practising as a registered pharmacist is a requirement.

For students wishing to complete a PGCertPharm research programme, you should first contact the Postgraduate Administrator to arrange a suitable project and supervisor.

You will then need to complete the online process to apply for the PGCertPharm programme and once you have been admitted to the programme select your papers.
View further information on Enrolment at Otago.

Schedule of Endorsement Requirements Endorsed Option Papers Required

Medicines Optimisation
(Not offered in 2025)

PHCY 510 Evidence-Based Practice

PHCY 511 Patient-Centred Care

This endorsement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) is also available through Distance Learning.