University of South Australia

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Start your unstoppable career with South Australia’s only professionally accredited pharmacy degree to become a registered pharmacist. As medicine experts, pharmacists are important members of the healthcare team. Pharmacists provide expert patient care to ensure that medicines are used to enhance health outcomes and minimise harm. Using cutting edge technology in dedicated pharmacy laboratories, you’ll develop skills in pharmaceutical and biological sciences to understand and prepare medicines. As an honour's student, you’ll develop advanced skills in research, focusing on an area of specialisation in pharmacy and related sciences.

Delivery mode

University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • 61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one, and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information, refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

  1. Recent secondary education
    • Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
    • AND
    • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
    • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
    • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

    Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

  2. Higher education study
    • Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution, or
    • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the undergraduate level or above
  3. Vocational Education and Training (VET)
    • Complete an award from a registered training organization at Diploma level or above
  4. Work and life experience
    • Qualify for Special Entry, or
    • Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
    • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

  • SACE Stage 2 Biology
  • SACE Stage 2 Physics
  • SACE Stage 2 Chemistry

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one, and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information, refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

  1. Recent secondary education
    • Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
    • AND
    • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
    • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
    • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

    Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

  2. Higher education study
    • Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution, or
    • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the undergraduate level or above
  3. Vocational Education and Training (VET)
    • Complete an award from a registered training organization at Diploma level or above
  4. Work and life experience
    • Qualify for Special Entry, or
    • Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
    • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

  • SACE Stage 2 Biology
  • SACE Stage 2 Physics
  • SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $174,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Full Fee Tuition:
$174,000
Enquire with University of South Australia to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $174,000 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $95,264
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

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

Community Pharmacist

A Community Pharmacist provides essential healthcare services, primarily focusing on dispensing medications and offering advice on their safe use. ...

Avg yearly income $93,600
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 University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.

We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.

We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching.

We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Today, we have more than 230,000 graduates, industry partnerships with more than 2,500 companies worldwide, offer degrees that are industry-focused and informed, and have become one of Australia’s largest online education providers. It is this drive and ambition to break the norm that makes us who we are. Australia’s University of Enterprise.