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University of Waikato

Master of Pharmacy Practice

Hamilton · Master · NZQF 9 · 2 years (240 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Health Sciences
Campus
Hamilton (with rural placement requirement outside Hamilton)
Duration
2 years (240 points)
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Fees

Fee not published by the institution.

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Graduate-entry: existing Bachelor's qualification required; selection process; immunisation requirements before clinical placement

English requirement

IELTS 7 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

Compulsory rural placement outside Hamilton; 375 hours of pharmacy practice across community, primary care, and hospital settings; first graduate-entry pharmacy programme in NZ

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates
  • None confirmed for 2026 (new programme from 2026 intake) - check current status
  • domestic 31 August 2026)
  • Trimester A - March 2027 (international application deadline 31 July 2026
Institution
Name
University of Waikato
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Hamilton
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Master of Pharmacy Practice

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Overview

Master of Pharmacy Practice is listed by University of Waikato as a Master at NZQF Level 9.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 2 years (240 points).

Fees context

Fee not published by the institution.

Entry requirements

Graduate-entry: existing Bachelor's qualification required; selection process; immunisation requirements before clinical placement

Start dates

  • None confirmed for 2026 (new programme from 2026 intake) - check current status
  • domestic 31 August 2026)
  • Trimester A - March 2027 (international application deadline 31 July 2026

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
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