University of New England
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe world of medicine is rapidly advancing. UNE's innovative Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours course is Australia's first and only accredited undergraduate pharmacy degree and can be studied online, with intensive schools, as well as on campus.
Our course emphasises scientific rigour, clinical experience, and develops your critical thinking skills to ensure you are prepared for the vital and changing role of pharmacy in Australia's collaborative healthcare environment.
UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours program is available to study either online or on campus. In fact, we were the first university to offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours by distance education.
If you are studying online, our mandatory on campus intensive schools in Armidale allow you to take advantage of our modern teaching and research facilities.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Current or recent Year 12 student
Guaranteed ATAR: 80.00
With higher education study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must have completed:
- At least 4 units of study within a single course, including CHEM110 Chemistry I and MTHS110 Quantitative Skills with Applications, with a minimum GPA of 4.6
- OR 5 or more units of study within a single course, including CHEM110 Chemistry I and MTHS110 Quantitative Skills with Applications with a minimum GPA of 4.3.
With Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies.
Work and life experience
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
- Professional Experience
- Mature Age Special Entry
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
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.
Medical Researcher
A Medical Researcher plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through scientific investigation, typically working in laboratories or clinical s...
Pharmaceutical Scientist
A Pharmaceutical Scientist conducts research and develops new medications to improve health outcomes. You might work in a laboratory, pharmaceutica...
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...
Community Pharmacist
A Community Pharmacist provides essential healthcare services, primarily focusing on dispensing medications and offering advice on their safe use....
Clinical Pharmacist
A Clinical Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications within healthcare settings. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or commun...
About University of New England
UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.
Canstar Blue awarded UNE ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in the National Universities, Online Universities and NSW Universities categories in 2022. We are also the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.
Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
