Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Honours)

CRICOS

079931D

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Gain exceptional knowledge and training required to become a trusted expert in the use of medicines, advising the community and health professionals on a wide range of health issues. Pharmacy is an exciting and varied career. Learn to counsel people on the best use of medications and provide advice on the symptoms and treatment of common ailments to allow people to better manage their health. Develop hands-on skills in the fully functioning demonstration pharmacy, including preparing and dispensing medicines. Theoretical knowledge in biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacotherapeutics are taught in the program. As a pharmacist, you will contribute to a healthier society by educating and empowering members of the public to use medicines safely and effectively.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Callaghan

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
77

Structure

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) requires the completion of 320 units of approved courses.

Subjects

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Dosage design and formulation
  • Chemistry
  • Drug design and discovery
  • Mental health first aid
  • Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Pharmacy practice
  • Epidemiology.

Entry requirements

  • Previous Year 12 studies and/or Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

Recognition

After graduating from a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at UON, you can apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. You will then be required to complete additional supervised practice and examinations before you can apply for general registration.