Credit transfer (including recognition of prior learning)

The faculty will grant credit for previous learning where this is assessed as equivalent to Monash University study. Credit towards a course may include credit transfer and/or recognition of prior learning, see Monash University Credit Policy. 

The maximum proportion of credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of the requirements for the award. No more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for credit based on the recognition of prior learning.

No credit will be granted for work completed more that 10 years prior to admission or in units where knowledge changes rapidly 5 years prior to admission (e.g. of PGP5011 Applied pharmacy practice I and of PGP5012 Applied pharmacy practice II).

All applications for credit will be considered by the faculty on an individual basis.

Note:

• Credit for the unit PGC5001 Evidence-based practice or ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics can only be given towards the Master of Clinical Pharmacy if the student has achieved a minimum mark of 65%.

How to apply

• Complete a credit application form [pdf 199kb]
• Attach original or certified copy of your academic results and unit syllabus (unit synopsis, assessment, number of hours, textbooks used) for the year the unit was studied. This information is not required for units completed at Monash University.
• If applying for recognition of prior learning you should attach your Learning portfolio - see guidelines for preparing a portfolio [pdf 54kb].
• Lodge the application:

Postgraduate Coursework Manager
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash University
381 Royal Parade
Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia

When to apply

Applications for credit should be lodged with course application.

Time limits

Applications for credit transfer will normally be assessed within 10 working days. Applications for recognition of prior learning will normally be assessed within 20 working days. However, a longer period may be required at peak admission and enrolment times.

Notification

Applicants will be notified of the credit available to them in the offer letter.