Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions has been designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the use of medicines and how they impact patients, empowering you as a health professional.Through this Graduate Certificate you will enhance your knowledge and skills in both the theory and practice of the use of medicines. Throughout the degree, you will be introduced to the principles of pharmacotherapeutics, including clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and a revision of basic pharmacological principles. You will gain an overview of the role of non-prescription medications, including complementary and alternate medicines.
Structure
40 units
Subjects
- Medicines for the Health Professions
Standard entry requirements
Minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree in a field related to health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, nursing, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science and scienceApplicants with a three-year undergraduate degree in a non-related field should possess a minimum of one year's work experience in a related field.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $13,455 International: $21,085 | No |
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