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    Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

    James Cook University

    James Cook University

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    Australia, Townsville

    University RankQS Ranking
    445

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    113584J

    Campuses

    Townsville

    Cairns

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines
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    Duration 3 years
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,280  / year

    Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

    About

    Ignite your passion for health sciences and build a firm foundation in human anatomy, chemistry and pharmacology. Immerse yourself in real-world practice through 644 hours of hands-on work placement across diverse settings. From bustling community pharmacies to the heart of hospital care, you’ll develop strong patient communication and clinical practice skills. Embrace the feeling of knowing you’re helping others, one prescription at a time.

    Learn about the practical use of medicines, preventative healthcare strategies and effective communication as you discover the essential role pharmacists play in the healthcare system. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is an accelerated degree that will equip you to work with confidence right from graduation.

    Create a solid foundation for your degree in your first year, with subjects that introduce you to the key scientific principles and knowledge that underpin pharmacy practice. You will be supported to build your knowledge of core areas including chemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology and anatomy. Learn from leading pharmacists and academics committed to helping you succeed. As high-school chemistry is no longer a pre-requisite for this course, students who did not study chemistry at secondary school will be required to complete Preparatory Chemistry as part of their degree.

    Benefit from practical experience in placements from Year 1. From your second year, each trimester will combine practice-based and research-focused subjects. You’ll learn key research methodology and practice diagnosing and prescribing treatments for common self-limiting conditions. Develop knowledge of the management and treatment of many acute and chronic diseases, the medicines and treatments that are prescribed for them, and prevention strategies targeted at both individuals and communities.

    Throughout the program, you will undertake research individually or as part of a larger group, mentored by an experienced pharmacist researcher.

    Your final year of study will see you on the frontlines of pharmacy care, as you put all of your knowledge into practice in real-world settings. You’ll develop expert skills through working in low-resource settings (in both community pharmacies and hospitals), where pharmacists are filling the gap in health care by providing extensive services to their community. You will get to make a real difference to the health of regional, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as you gain a diverse range of experience.

    With 644 hours of placement, JCU’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree has the highest number of clinical placement hours for any undergraduate pharmacy degree within Australia.

    Upon graduation, you will be equipped to work in metropolitan, rural, remote, Indigenous and tropical contexts. Your extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and collaborative approach to work will prepare you to effectively work in any area of pharmacy practice.

    View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.

    Inherent requirements

    Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).

    This course provides a foundation of Information Technology and Information System skills for entrants with limited IT experience. It also provides opportunities for experienced Information Technology and Systems professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas.

    You will learn how to apply Information Systems and Technologies in meeting current business needs in a real-world environment by integrating theoretical learnings with the practical application and experiences learnt through working on projects with real clients.

    You will graduate with relevant practical experiences to help you hit the ground running into a successful and exciting career in your chosen field.

    MITS also provides an optional opportunity for high achieving students to qualify to participate in a research project, offering valuable experience for your future career, or potentially being the first step on your path to a PhD.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics (Units 3/4,C)

    Recommended Knowledge

    Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)

    English language requirements

    Band 3a

    If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

    English Program Requirements

    International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

    English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
    • Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

    Career

    JCU Pharmacy (Honours) graduates have extensive medical knowledge and are employed in a wide range of settings. You could find employment as a community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, work in primary care settings within multidisciplinary teams, work as a consultant pharmacist, industrial pharmacist, researcher or educator. You could also work in the Australian Defence Force, in drug development, in aged care facilities, health service management, government and much more.

    JCU Pharmacy graduates are eligible to apply for professional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

    Fee Information

    +estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


    Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
    Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 39,280 

    How to Apply

    STEP 1: Choose and research your course

    STEP 2: Prepare your documents

    STEP 3: Lodge your application

    STEP 4: Accept your offer

    James Cook University

    Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

    James Cook University

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    Townsville

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