The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationStudying a refreshed curriculum in-line with the changing pharmacy profession, you’ll graduate with the technical knowledge and soft skills necessary to succeed as a patient-centred medicines expert, adaptable and ready to face new healthcare challenges as they arise.
You'll learn in dedicated laboratories, mock dispensaries and simulated pharmacies at the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) – UQ’s state-of-the-art biomedical science centre, designed specifically for the teaching of pharmacy-related subjects and research.
With 3 integrated streams of study, you'll develop knowledge and skills in pharmacy practice and medicines management; consultation and dispensing skills; pharmaceutical sciences; and social pharmacy and the health system. Our integrated approach means you’ll gain a strong understanding of how theory is applied to real cases across a wide range of settings.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); and Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). (Biology also recommended)
See equivalent subjects
You can meet subject prerequisites for UQ programs if you've studied equivalent subjects through high school or tertiary study.
Our subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you can also meet them by passing equivalent subjects through:
- Australian high school, including Queensland Senior, interstate Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Overseas high school or International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Tertiary study, including university subjects, and bridging and preparatory programs.
Entry score threshold
ATAR / Rank 82
IB 29.75
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Pharmacist
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Clinical Pharmacist
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Oncology Pharmacist
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About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
