Following are the major pharmacy schools in New Zealand:

The University of Auckland - It is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the QS World University Rankings where it was ranked for Life Sciences and Medicine at 41st globally. The University's School of Pharmacy prides itself on producing well-rounded graduates to fulfill the vital role of pharmacist. In addition to the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree programme, the School is committed to developing high-quality postgraduate programmes and research.

University of Otago - The School of Pharmacy at Otago has a very active research programme with disciplines ranging from science to humanities and has a strong contextual link to health sciences. It also offers the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree programme. The first half of the degree covers pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences. The second half of the degree focuses on professional practice and quality use of medicines.

Academy New Zealand - It is registered as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority pursuant to the 1990 Education Amendment Act. The Academy offers the National Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5) which is a recognized NZQA qualification required by those wishing to work as a pharmacy dispensary technician.

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