Griffith University

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This degree will put you on the path to a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or nutraceutical industries.

You will learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities (formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories) and during professional practice placements at the new Gold Coast University Hospital and other clinical settings.

You will take specialist courses in areas such as pharmacy management, complementary and alternative medicine, and pharmacology.

Pharmacy at Griffith is ranked #1 by the Good Universities Guide 2023/24 for Overall Experience, Teaching Quality, and Student Support in Australia.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Parklands Dr, Southport

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

QTAC application information

Assumed Knowledge

  • Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C);
  • Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C);
  • One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)

UAC application information (for NSW and ACT applicants)

Assumed Knowledge

  • Any two units of English (Band 3);
  • Mathematics Advanced or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2
  • one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $36,000 $158,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$36,000
Standard Tuition:
$158,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$36,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$158,000
Enquire with Griffith University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $36,000 $158,000 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Pharmacy will prepare you for the following roles.

Pharmacist

A Pharmacist dispenses medicines and other pharmaceutical treatments. You might work in a chemist or be employed at a hospital or other health faci...

Avg yearly income $96,980
Entry barriers Low

Pharmaceutical Scientist

A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Pharmacologist

Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. The...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Pharmacist

A Clinical Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications within healthcare settings. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or commun...

Avg yearly income $89,700
Entry barriers Low

About Griffith University

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.

We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.