Becoming a medication specialist starts here
If you're interested in a career as a medication specialist, then the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required to become an official Australian registered pharmacist. This four-year, full-time course teaches the science behind the practical preparation of drugs and medicines to treat injuries, illnesses, and deficiencies - and explores how to apply evidence-based knowledge, research, and scientific theory to the clinical reasoning, treatment, and evaluation of patients. This course also offers an embedded Honours program for high-achieving students looking to progress into pharmacy research or academic careers. If you're looking for a well-paid, fulfilling career helping others - then register for the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course now.
Study a Bachelor of Pharmacy at UC and you will:
be educated in the theoretical, technical, written, practical and clinical components of pharmacy
explore the science behind the preparation of drugs and medicines
learn how to prepare a wide range of drugs and medicines
understand how the human body reacts to certain medications acquire and apply clinical reasoning, treatment and evaluation skills to life sciences
combine theory with hands-on experience in practical laboratory classes and clinical placements.
gain the necessary knowledge, exposure, attitudes and clinical decision-making skills required to practice as a pharmacist achieve a globally recognised accreditation.
A registered UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate is an important component of any healthcare team as they can assess a variety of medical ailments and possess the knowledge to recommend a range of drugs and medicines to help resolve or manage multiple medical issues.
Also, as the global aging population continues to grow, the demand for qualified pharmacy graduates capable of offering additional services such asthma care, blood pressure monitoring, and more is expected to increase.
In addition, each UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate leaves UC with a comprehensive list of industry and stakeholder contacts and should have no problem moving into positions in the following areas:
as a practicing pharmacist, working in a community or a hospital pharmacy
as a regulator within the government and broader pharmaceutical industry.
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification