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Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

089126F

Campuses

Gardens Point

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 44,300 / per year

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

About

Highlights

Complete more than 500 hours of professional placement in hospital, community, and other pharmacy environments
Study priority clinical areas using a person-centred approach
Honours component which develops skills for leadership and research and provides a competitive advantage in future career options.

Pharmacists care for communities, they are an integral member of the healthcare team and have an essential role in ensuring the appropriate use of medicines. They have expertise in the safe and quality use of medications and in their role as healthcare professionals they review, optimise, supply, and educate patients and other healthcare professionals on the safe use of medicines.

Pharmacists are regularly ranked as one of the most trusted healthcare professionals. They are often one of the first health professionals accessed for advice on medication, and play a major role as healthcare providers and educators to the community. More than ever, pharmacists are contributing to improved health care through their growing scope of services in both primary and secondary care, such as pharmacist vaccination services.

The QILT 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey reveals that graduates from vocationally focused programs, including pharmacy, typically experience higher rates of full-time employment in the short term compared to those from more generalist fields of study. In Australia, the full-time employment rate for pharmacy graduates stood at an impressive 96.5 per cent.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	185	176	176	176	176
PTE Academic	65	58	58	58	58
TOEFL iBT	98	20	20	24	20

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

Your skills will be in demand as this course focuses on preparing for working in all aspects of the pharmacy profession.

Pharmacists are employed in a growing range of settings in both primary and secondary care including community pharmacies, general practice, aged care facilities, hospitals, industry, regulatory and research roles.

As the most accessible healthcare professional contacted for advice about health, pharmacists frequently play a major role in health education and promotions. Clinical pharmacists work closely with other healthcare professionals in a person-care role, to evaluate newly released medicines, coordinate clinical trials, or prepare medicines for patients requiring specialised treatments. You could work in:

Community pharmacy including business management and ownership
Primary care roles based in community or clinical settings, such as GP clinics, Aged care facilities
Hospital roles, including possible structured training residency programs and ongoing specialist roles in areas such as internal medicine and surgery, critical care, ambulatory care.

If you are driven to make a difference through research and discovery, we will prepare you for postgraduate studies in pharmacy-related areas. Our curriculum incorporates both theoretical and applied aspects of research, health promotion, and business directly associated with the pharmacy profession in Australia. If you’re passionate about research QUT can prepare you for a career as a pharmaceutical research scientist.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council. Upon completion of an Australian Pharmacy Council accredited and Pharmacy Board of Australia approved program, graduates are required to complete the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s registration requirements to be eligible to apply for general pharmacist registration in Australia. See the Pharmacy Board of Australia registration standards and requirements for more information.

Graduates are eligible for membership with a number of professional associations, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia.