Doctor of Pharmacy

Quota

The Doctor of Pharmacy is a highly competitive course with a limited number of places. This means that although you may meet the minimum entry requirements for the course, you may not be ranked high enough to receive an offer. Subquotas are in place for First Nation and NT Resident applicants.

Admission criteria

Successful completion of a bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline with at least a GPA of 5.00. Completion of the bachelor's degree should be within ten (10) years prior to the commencement of the course.

Special consideration may be granted for applicants that completed their bachelor degree over the ten (10) year period, if they can evidence currency in the field. Applicants seeking admission on this basis, should include any relevant employment experience and/or additional study in their application, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Completion of the below units undertaken in prior qualification(s) as evidenced in transcripts:

• Organic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Mathematics or statistics

To succeed in the Doctor of Pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that applicants have completed studies in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry prior to entry.

Prospective students should be familiar with the "inherent requirements" and "fitness for practice requirements" for the pharmacy course that outline the skills and abilities required to successfully complete their studies.

International entry pathway

Applicants who have completed the ZMPP01 International Masters Preparation Program are eligible for entry.

Essential requirements

Pre-clinical Requirements

Students must provide proof that they have met all university and State/Territory pre-clinical requirements before they can undertake those units that include clinical work-integrated learning. These requirements include, but are not limited to, immunization requirements, Senior First Aid qualification, annual criminal record checks, and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness-to-practice requirements. These requirements must remain current thought the entire study period.

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake your work-integrated learning professional placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake work-integrated learning and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

National Police Check

You must have cleared a Police Check before you can undertake your professional work-integrated learning. If your Police Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

Senior First Aid

A current senior first aid certificate is required before you can undertake work-integrated learning.

Fitness to Practice

A fitness to practice declaration is required for work-integrated learning in the course. Demonstration of fitness to practice is a requirement for work-integrated learning. Mandatory Notification Guidelines as outlined by the Pharmacy Board of Australia apply to work-integrated learning.

Inherent Requirements

Students are required to meet the inherent requirements for the course for work-integrated learning

Immunization Schedule

A current immunization schedule is required before you can undertake work-integrated learning.

Mental Health First Aid Training

A current mental health first aid training certificate is required before you can undertake work-integrated learning.

Student Registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Students are registered with the Pharmacy Board automatically upon enrolment.

Ability to obtain and hold Professional Indemnity Insurance

Students are required to organize insurance with the indemnity providers. It is provided at no cost to student pharmacists.

English language requirements