Prepare for your Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice placement

As part of your program, you may have the opportunity to participate in a placement opportunity.

Before you commence your placement, you will need to submit evidence that you have met the requirements below. Some of these requirements have expiry dates so there will be times when you will need to renew a requirement.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet these requirements and renew any requirements before they expire.

The Placement Ready team is here to help you. It is essential that you read and promptly action the emails we send you so that we can assist you to be placement ready.

Video Tutorial: A Brief Guide to InPlace for Students

Pre-placement requirements

If you are enrolled (or planning to enrol) into the below courses for the upcoming year and/or semester, you MUST complete the following by the deadlines below:

Mandatory Requirement

PHIP7201

Semester 1 2025

PHIP7202

Semester 2 2025

HaBS Placement Safety Modules

One-off requirement - no renewal required. If you have not previously completed these modules, they must be completed by the deadline.

16 December 2024

30 May 2025

Further Requirements:

You MAY need to provide evidence of further pre-placement requirements, depending on your allocated placement site (e.g. hospital) or the activity you are undertaking. Check with your placement provider or Linda McConnell, School of Pharmacy Partnerships Manager before commencing your placement to confirm whether additional requirements apply to you.

The School of Pharmacy may also require you to complete other tasks before you can attend your placement (e.g. attend a pre-placement briefing). You will be provided with further information if this applies to you.

Your Personal Safety

Your Professional Behaviour on Placement

What if I don't meet the requirements?

Bear in mind that a placement provider may impose mandatory requirements upon students who propose to undertake a placement with them. These might include (but are not limited to) demonstrating proof of having received a particular vaccination or of having obtained a relevant clearance for working with children, for example.

In respect of mandatory vaccination requirements currently imposed by placement providers, you should pay close attention to the Student Immunisation Evidence Request that will be emailed to you.

If you are unable or unwilling to meet a mandatory requirement imposed by a placement provider, you will be unable to undertake your placement and you should seek advice from Linda McConnell, School of Pharmacy Partnerships Manager regarding alternative pathways, in order to complete your program.

Do you need to travel within Australia for your placement?

Domestic Travel (within Australia)

Do you need to travel more than 50km and stay away from home for your placement? You shouldn’t travel for your placement until your travel is authorised. If your placement is visible to you in InPlace, it means that travel for this placement has been approved by UQ. If your travel has been approved, you should do the following before you depart:

Read the UQ travel procedure. Pay careful attention to Section 4.1. Students and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
Update your emergency contact details in mySi-net and InPlace.
Ensure your personal mobile number is up to date on InPlace in international format e.g., +61 412 345 678.
Familiarise yourself with UQ travel insurance information for students
Complete and submit the Traveller Declaration for Domestic Travel
Register your profile and your trip with International SOS (even for domestic travel).

What is the benefit of registering with International SOS?

You will receive 24/7 pre-departure medical, safety and security information and advice.
You will receive both routine and emergency assistance when you are travelling.
International SOS helps UQ locate and confirm the safety of its travellers in time of crisis both domestically and internationally.

Install and register with the Sonder Safety app - free 24/7 health and safety support from anywhere in Australia. This app is similar to International SOS but also includes other safety and wellness features including ‘Track my journey’ and ‘Check on me’.

REMEMBER: It’s in your best interests and also your responsibility to minimise your risk when undertaking UQ authorised travel. Registering with International SOS and Sonder will help you do that.

Do you need to travel internationally (outside Australia) for your placement?

International Travel (outside Australia)

Do you need to travel overseas for your placement? You shouldn’t travel for your placement until your travel is authorised. If your international placement is visible to you in InPlace, it means that travel for this placement has been approved by UQ. If your travel has been approved, you MUST do the following before you depart:

Read the UQ travel procedure. Pay careful attention to Section 4.1. Students and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
Complete and submit the Traveller Declaration for International Travel
Update your emergency contact details in mySi-net and InPlace.
Ensure your personal mobile number is up to date on InPlace in international format e.g., +61 412 345 678
Familiarise yourself with UQ travel insurance information for students.
Register your local address, contact details, and next of kin with DFAT Smart Traveller and review travel advice for your destination. Subscribe to receive SMS messages from Smart Traveller for your destination.
Register your profile and your trip with International SOS and download the International SOS Assistance App. Carry the International SOS Travel Assistance 24/7 contact number +61 2 9372 2468 and Membership Number 12AYCA778031 with you and contact them in the event of any medical or security issue encountered whilst travelling.

What is the benefit of registering with International SOS?

You will receive 24/7 pre-departure medical, safety and security information and advice.
You will receive both routine and emergency assistance when you are travelling.
International SOS helps UQ locate and confirm the safety of its travellers in time of crisis both domestically and internationally.

REMEMBER: It’s in your best interests and also your responsibility to minimise your risk when undertaking UQ authorised travel. Completing all of the steps above will help you do that.

Contact us

Student enquiries
Placement Ready team
hmbs.placementready@uq.edu.au

Counter enquiries

Monday - Thursday 11am - 2pm.

Level 5, Human Movement Studies Building (26B)

Phone

07 3346 0903 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Online chat

Monday to Friday, 1pm to 3pm
Select chat function on the right-hand side of the page

NEW Live Video Calls

Students can click HERE or scan the QR Code below and video chat with a member of the HMBS Placement Ready Team between 8:30am and 4:30pm - Monday - Friday.