The goal of pharmacy care is to maximise positive healthcare outcomes and improve patients’ quality of life with minimum risk.

 

In your first year of study, you will learn the foundations of pharmaceutical science, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacy practice. You’ll also learn interprofessional healthcare, studying alongside students from other health science disciplines.

 

You’ll then study pharmaceutics, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial chemotherapy, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. You’ll also continue developing your pharmacy practice skills.

 

During your studies, you’ll complete a minimum of eight weeks (300+ hours) of clinical placements. There are opportunities to complete placements interstate and overseas in hospital, community or industry settings.

 

After graduating, you must complete 1,824 hours (about one year full-time) of supervised practice to be eligible for general registration as a pharmacist.

 

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.