Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

114028G

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Bundoora

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,080 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

About

This selective-entry, research-oriented honours degree is designed for capable and highly-motivated students who want hands-on involvement in research projects.

It prepares you for the compulsory one-year internship that you will need to complete in order to gain Australia-wide registration as a pharmacist.

Once you've successfully completed the degree and the internship, you will be registered to practise in any area of pharmacy in Australia, including community or hospital pharmacy.

Alternatively, this degree provides you with a foundation from which you can progress with further studies, to achieve a range of other career opportunities.

Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at RMIT?

Research-oriented

Take part in hands-on research projects and prepare for different roles within the broader industry.

Professional registration

On completion, you'll be registered to practice in any area of Australian pharmacy.

Industry connections

Guest lecturers, advisory committees and work-integrated learning ensure relevant material.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 65% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band below 6.5)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum of 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 58)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 185 with no less than 176 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Career

As a pharmacist, you will:

prepare and dispense medicines in many forms. You will also give individuals advice on how to use their medicines in the safest and most effective way.
advise members of the public and other health professionals about both prescription and over-the counter medicines. You will provide advice regarding the selection of medicines, how much to take, how different medicines interact with each other, and any potential side effects.
work in the research and development of medicines and other health-related products. You can also can manage pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.
provide public health services, such as vaccinations.

A one-year internship is required in order to gain Australia-wide registration, once your degree is complete.

On successful completion of the degree and your internship year, you will be able to work in:

community pharmacies
hospital pharmacies
the pharmaceutical industry (quality control, sales, marketing, and management)
the bio-pharmaceutical industry
clinical trials administration
drug information agencies
drug regulation for government or private companies
consulting to industry
pharmacy professional organisations
pharmacy academia
medical research and communications.

Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations, including:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Alfred Hospital
The Austin Hospital
Therapeutic Guidelines.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 46,080

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.