Admission criteria
There is no direct entry into this course. This course is only available as an internal transfer from the Bachelor of Pharmacy to current students who have completed the first three years of the Bachelor of Pharmacy with GPA >5.0. Offers may be limited and will be made on the basis of invitation and interview.
Additional admission requirements
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy who have successfully completed 3rd year (all compulsory common and core units totalling 240 credit points) with a GPA of credit or above (5.00) are eligible to apply to transfer into this honours program.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
All HE applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. These entry requirements will normally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
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As a pharmacist, you are responsible for providing information, advice, and education on medicines and health issues helping patients achieve optimal health care.
You also advise medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals on the interactions and side effects of medications, medication selection and dosage, and a range of other health-related issues.
During your course, you will develop your knowledge and skills in areas such as the chemical, physical, and biological properties of drugs, how medications work, their usage, and their clinical effects.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in practical activities and complete a pre-registration internship at an Australian pharmacy.
This course meets the demands for Pharmacy services and research in Australia with additional focus on rural and remote practice to meet the unique and diverse needs of communities in these regions.
Pharmacists graduating from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours will have research experiences that allow them to continue research in broad fields that include but not limited to new medications discovery to best pharmacy practice.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in community, retail and hospitals pharmacies, as well as roles in government, private and non-government organisations (NGO).
This course satisfies the requirements of the Australian Pharmacy Council. Eligibility for registration in Australia will be granted by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Pharmacists registered in Australia are able to work as pharmacists in all Australian states and territories and New Zealand.
