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University of New England (UNE)

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Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours will develop a strong foundation in basic and pharmaceutical sciences core skills which will be integrated with contemporary knowledge and application of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
BPharm(Hons), 084829D
Study Mode
In person, Online
ATAR
80

About this course

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours will develop a strong foundation in basic and pharmaceutical sciences core skills which will be integrated with contemporary knowledge and application of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice. Prior to the commencement of the third year, students are required to complete 100 hours of practical experience work in a pharmacy which will be integrated into their course work. In the fourth or final year of the degree students will be required to undertake approximately 200 hours of clinical placements in community and hospital pharmacies of which some placements will be outside normal university trimester times. Students will be encouraged to take these placements in rural and regional areas.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours is offered as a 4-year full time undergraduate course and is also available by distance education. The University of New England is the first university in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours by distance education delivery. The degree must be completed within ten years from the date of commencement.

This program has been granted accreditation by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

For students commencing in Trimester 2 this course is offered only online in a part-time mode.

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Entry requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2.

English Language Requirements

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours requires a high level of English language proficiency. All applicants are referred to the English Language Requirements for Courses in Pharmacy.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate commitment to professional behaviour and accountability in the care of people;
  2. retrieve, critically evaluate and apply evidence, in professional practice;
  3. demonstrate team and leadership skills to deliver safe and effective practice;
  4. demonstrate an ability to take account of the patient perspective, to make, act on and take social responsibility for clinically, ethically and scientifically sound decisions;
  5. demonstrate communication skills in lay and professional language, choosing strategies appropriate for the context and diverse audiences;
  6. plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development by reflecting on current skills, knowledge, attitudes and practice;
  7. apply pharmaceutical, business and health, knowledge and skills; (i) within their scope of practice, in the assessment of individual health status and medication needs. Where necessary, develop, implement and monitor management plans in consultation with people to improve patient outcomes; (ii) to promote and optimise the health and welfare of communities and/or populations;
  8. demonstrate the ability to formulate, prepare and also supply medications and therapeutic products;
  9. articulate an understanding of the place of research in furthering the theory and practice of pharmacy; and
  10. utilise management skills to plan and implement a task taking into consideration the needs of themselves and others.

Career pathways

Examples include community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, drug production, marketing or drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.