Dr. Ramesh Walpola

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ramesh Walpola is an Associate Professor and Pharmacy Academic Lead at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He has a background as a pharmacist and is a certified health manager. His research interests are primarily in patient medication safety, with a particular focus on examining the social determinants that influence safe medication practices. Ramesh completed his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney in 2016, developing educational interventions aimed at enhancing generational change in patient safety practices. Over the years, he has held various clinical research roles, including involvement in multi-centre deprescribing randomized controlled trials and the development of inter-professional student-led clinics. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the FIP Young Pharmacist Award for Professional Innovation in 2012. Ramesh’s ongoing research enhances patient experience and education in health, particularly for vulnerable populations. He is currently leading the implementation of a new pharmacy program at UNSW as part of a suite of relaunched health professional programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Leads pharmacy education and research initiatives.

Awards

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FIP Young Pharmacist Award

Courses

PHRM1011 Concepts of Pharmacy PHRM1021 Introductory Pharmaceutical Sciences PHRM2031 Pharmacy Practice PHRM3021 Principles of Therapeutics PHRM4012 Therapeutics PHRM4022 Pharmacy Management

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.