School of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy internship programme

What is the internships programme?

The EVOLVE Intern Training Programme is a one-year pre-registration training for pharmacy graduates, run by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ Inc). It officially runs from 1 February to mid December each year. After successfully completing the programme, you will become registered as a pharmacist in New Zealand. You must complete the programme within two years of graduating.

Steps to take before you graduate

Step	Date	Action
1	Semester One	Prepare your CV.
2	May	Attend a talk by the PSNZ and the Pharmacy Council.
3	June - September	Look for a pharmacy. Approach local pharmacists in your area and search for positions by using the password-protected EVOLVE website at www.psnz.org.nz.
4	31 October	Fill out the application pack, available from the School of Pharmacy or PSNZ website.

Note:

Pharmacies or other intern sites must be officially endorsed by the PSNZ.
You must have an approved preceptor who meets the requirements set by the Pharmacy Council, which include having at least three years experience as a registered pharmacist, holding an Annual Practising Certificate without any conditions and having a "clean record".
You are responsible for finding a suitable intern site.
You can split your internship among more than one site, eg, in industry, academia or government, so long as the majority of your time is spent with your preceptor. Contact EVOLVE for more details. For more information about the intern programme go to www.psnz.org.nz.