Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice

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University of Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

105223A

Application Fee

AUD 150

Campuses

Camperdown - Darlington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Feb-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 56,000 / year

Next Intake 19-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice

About

Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist you to make informed choices about your study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for this course.

About this course

This course combines a bachelor's (Honours) and master's degree, culminating with the Pharmacy Board of Australia's intern training program and supervised practice requirements. This means you can apply for general registration as a pharmacist without further supervised practice*.

This degree brings together hands-on learning with clinical experience to give you a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are developed and how medications affect the human body. Your Work Integrated Learning experience, building on, and supporting your clinical knowledge, will position you well to play a vital and highly rewarding role as a healthcare professional and medicines expert from the day you graduate and register as a pharmacist.

_{*After successful completion of the Pharmacy Board registration examination and meeting the requirements for general registration set out in the Board's registration standards.}

Why study with us?

The Sydney Pharmacy School has over 100 years of excellence in pharmacy education and we are ranked 13th in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology in the QS Subject Rankings 2021.
The University of Sydney is ranked first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability in the 2022 QS Employability Rankings.
Our teaching modules, placement opportunities and voluntary business skills programs provide our students with a well-rounded professional degree and competitive career edge.
Our academics continually optimise our programs to develop new generations of high-calibre graduates, who are known to be highly sought after in Australia for employers.

What will you learn?

Graduate with an integrated knowledge of the pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines.
Develop skills in problem-solving, clinical decision making, communication, incorporating new research into your practice, building the evidence base, and delivering person-centred healthcare to a diverse population with a range of medical conditions.
Demonstrate a high standard of professional and ethical behaviour towards your peers, healthcare professionals, patients and the public.

The course structure requires the completion of a cohesive sequence of core units of study to meet accreditation requirements, including Work Integrated Learning (e.g. at least six weeks of clinical placements, and 1,824 hours of supervised clinical practice).

You can complete an elective, or an international exchange in second year (equivalent to 6 credit points) and an independent research project in the fourth year of the degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:

Secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), or approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.

Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.

Prerequisites

This course has a mathematics course prerequisite. For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.

Tertiary Record Holders

Very good tertiary record in at least one year of full-time study at Bachelor's degree level (or part-time equivalent). See details regarding previous tertiary study.

Credit for Previous Study

For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study – also called 'credit transfer' or 'advanced standing' .

If you are applying through UAC you may apply for credit once you have enrolled in the course. If you are applying as a direct international applicant, you have the option of applying for credit as part of the course application process. You can also apply after enrolment. If you have studied a relevant course at a Singapore Polytechnic Institution, special information on credit transfer is available on the credit for previous study page.

Career

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice is designed to prepare you for a broad range of future career options, including work in community or hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, a government agency, or research and academia. Some examples are:

Primary care pharmacist
Community pharmacist
Hospital pharmacist
Poisons information specialist
Clinical trials pharmacist
Specialist pharmacist
Compounding pharmacist
Research and education
Regulatory affairs
Manufacturing and quality control
Industry sales and marketing

Learn more about career pathways for pharmacy graduates from Professor Andrew McLachlan AM, Head of School and Dean.

The combined degree prepares you for a broad range of future career options, including:

Primary care pharmacist
Community pharmacist
Hospital pharmacist
Poisons information specialist
Clinical trials pharmacist
Specialist pharmacist
Compounding pharmacist
Research and education
Regulatory affairs
Manufacturing and quality control
Healthcare sales and marketing

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 56,000 / year

Application Fee

AUD 150

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Use our course search to browse our wide range of courses. Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then click on a course to find out more about:

what you'll study
admissions criteria
application deadlines
potential career paths.

You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

Inherent requirements

When choosing a course, you should see if it has any inherent requirements (this will be noted on the course page). These usually apply for courses that are preparing you for a career where you will be working closely with people or animals.

They aren't assessable admissions criteria, but are required for you to successfully complete the course. Researching the inherent requirements will allow you to make an informed decision about the course/career.

2. Check your eligibility

For all courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

meet our English language requirements. If you have completed a recognised English language test, the required score can be found on the right hand side of the course page (found in step 1).

For all undergraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have studied in or completed a recognised qualification with the required grades. Refer to the admission guides for an indicative required score for some overseas secondary education qualifications
2024 Admission Guide (for international students) (pdf, 179KB)

For all postgraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have completed a recognised tertiary qualification. Details can be found on the specific course page and could include previous study in the same field, or an advertised minimum GPA.

You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria. This may include:

a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
an interview
a portfolio
assumed knowledge
relevant professional experience.

3. Gather your documents

We require official documents to support your application, including a scanned copy of your passport identification page.

4. Check your finances

Before applying, you should understand the fees you will need to pay. These include:

course fees, found on the specific course page
additional fees and costs.

You should also research financial support options that may be available to you. We have a wide range of scholarships available for international students, and some countries also provide education loans to their citizens.

5. Submit your application

Apply directly

Most international students can apply directly to the University. To do so, select the 'Apply now' button on your course page to commence your application, and follow the prompts.

This short video provides an overview of the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our regional experts, who can provide personalised advice.

To submit your application, you will need to pay an application processing fee.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply direct to the University or via UAC.

Apply through an authorised agent

Some students choose to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements. Please note that only agents listed on our website are authorised to represent us.

Apply through UAC

You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), if you are an undergraduate student studying:

a current Australian Year 12 qualification (eg NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia, or
a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply via UAC or direct to the University.

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If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney (even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences).