The University of Sydney

Master of Pharmacy

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Our Master of Pharmacy offers an entry pathway to fast-track your career into the pharmacy profession.

Our course is an accredited and innovative coursework program designed to prepare you for all aspects of the pharmacy profession, including leadership in innovative and evidence-based practice.

Our course is designed for aspiring pharmacists who would like to be an integral part of the healthcare system and want to directly affect the lives and lifestyles of the people with whom they interact.

Delivery mode

The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Manning Rd, Camperdown
  • J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Qualifications

To be eligible to apply for the Master of Pharmacy applicants will need to fulfill the following criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree from an Australian institution or equivalent
  • A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA), currently 5.0 over 7.0 (equivalent to 65% at USYD), or Graduate Australian Medical Admissions Test (GAMSAT), currently 55 with 50 in each section, or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), currently 8 (previous test version) / 500 (new test version).
  • 48 credit points, or equivalent, in six prerequisite subjects at university level (see below)
  • English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each band (if relevant)

Prerequisites

  • Calculus (3cp)
  • Statistics (3cp)
  • Chemistry (12cp)
  • Biochemistry (6cp)
  • Pharmacology (12cp)
  • Physiology (12cp)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $86,000 $113,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$86,000
Standard Tuition:
$113,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$86,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$113,000
Enquire with The University of Sydney to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $86,000 $113,000 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

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

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

Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy Managers are registered Pharmacists who manage the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy business while overseeing the quality and complianc...

Avg yearly income $113,360
Entry barriers Low

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