Bachelor of Pharmacy

If you’re interested in a career as a medication specialist, then the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required to become an official Australian registered pharmacist.This four-year, full-time course teaches the science behind the practical preparation of drugs and medicines to treat injuries, illnesses, and deficiencies - and explores how to apply evidence-based knowledge, research, and scientific theory to the clinical reasoning, treatment, and evaluation of patients.Accredited by the Australia Pharmacy Council (APC) this course offers graduates the opportunity to move into a variety of career options or continue with additional academic study.

If you’re looking for a well-paid, fulfilling career helping others - then register for the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course now.WIL is an essential component of the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course and allows students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building industry relationships under the expert support and guidance of university mentors.

As part of this course, each student will have the opportunity to participate in multiple 2-week placements that take place over the winter semesters at metropolitan, rural or regional community and hospital pharmacies.

Some students choose to do these placements overseas.

Students will also get to participate in several half days or full day work placements throughout each of the teaching semesters.A registered UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate is an important component of any healthcare team as they can assess a variety of medical ailments and possess the knowledge to recommend a range of drugs and medicines to help resolve or manage multiple medical issues.Also, as the global aging population continues to grow, the demand for qualified pharmacy graduates capable of offering additional services such asthma care, blood pressure monitoring, and more is expected to increase.In addition, each UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate leaves UC with a comprehensive list of industry and stakeholder contacts and should have no problem moving into positions in the following areas:Accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) you will be required to undertake onsite clinical placements as part of this University of Canberra Bachelor of Pharmacy course.To comply with government health and security regulations, all participants of this course will need to be fully vaccinated and pass a police checkTo become a registered pharmacist, UC graduates are also required to complete one year of supervised internship practice and pass the Australian Pharmacy Board examinations.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (96 credit points) Required - 84 credit points as follows

• MJ0222 Major in Pharmacotherapeutics (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 9002 - Essential Pharmacology - 3 cp, Level 2 9003 - Clinical Therapeutics 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 9005 - Systems Pharmacology 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 9006 - Clinical Therapeutics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9008 - Systems Pharmacology 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9009 - Clinical Therapeutics 3 - 3 cp, Level 4 9010 - Clinical Therapeutics 4 - 3 cp, Level 4 9013 - Systems Pharmacology 3 - 3 cp, Level 4
• MJ0223 Major in Pharmacy Practice (Restricted) (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 8996 - Health and Pharmacy - 3 cp, Level 1 8997 - Professional Practice in Health - 3 cp, Level 1 8999 - Evidence Based Medicine 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 9001 - Evidence Based Medicine 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 9004 - Pharmacy Practice 1 - 3 cp, Level 3 9007 - Pharmacy Practice 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9011 - Pharmacy Practice 3 - 3 cp, Level 4 9012 - Pharmacy Practice 4 - 3 cp, Level 4
• Required Units - Must pass 36 credit points as follows 483 - Concepts in Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 1516 - Chemistry 1a - 3 cp, Level 1 1517 - Chemistry 1b - 3 cp, Level 1 6510 - Introduction to Microbiology - 3 cp, Level 2 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 6530 - Biochemistry - 3 cp, Level 2 8341 - Drug Formulation Science - 3 cp, Level 2 8998 - Dispensary and Logistics - 3 cp, Level 2 9000 - Biopharmaceutics and Advanced Formulations - 3 cp, Level 2 9014 - Quality Use of Medicines - 3 cp, Level 4 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10444 - Foundations of Psychology - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:From S2 2020 unit 4310 Psychology 102 has been replaced by 10444 Foundations of Psychology. Students who have passed 4310 do not need to pass 10444.

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• Option 1 - Must pass 12 credit points as follows Option 1 is for Professional Stream students. Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units. Note: In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course. Students are encouraged to broaden their study by taking units from other faculties and disciplines.
• Option 2 - Must pass 12 credit points as follows Option 2 is for Honours students. 9122 - Pharmacy Honours - Research - 3 cp, Level 4 9123 - Pharmacy Honours - Preparatory - 3 cp, Level 4 9124 - Pharmacy Honours - Design - 3 cp, Level 4 9125 - Pharmacy Honours - Thesis - 3 cp, Level 4

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional Admission Requirements

All students in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course are required to complete clinical practice placement in blocks of time, often outside of teaching time. These clinical practice placements are essential to the program. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo an Australian Federal Police Record check prior to undertaking clinical placement in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking placement in NSW. All pharmacy students will be registered as students with the Pharmacy Board of Australia after admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy course

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Mathematical Methods major and either Biology or Human Movement major(s); and Chemistry or Physics major(s).NSW: Mathematics and either Biology or Human Movement, and Physics or Chemistry.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.