Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (BPharm(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2373
Faculty
Teaching Location
Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English, Maths B and Chemistry.
Additional application information
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyDuration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2373
Faculty
Teaching Location
Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English, Maths B and Chemistry. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 082626J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)?
This program prepares students for a distinguished career in industry, community, hospital pharmacy or government. Students will learn at the state-of-the-art Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) - a world-class, $100 million teaching and research facility located in UQ's biomedical science precinct at Woolloongabba.
What you can study
From first year, students will build a strong knowledge foundation in areas including chemistry, biology, physiology, anatomy and the pharmacy profession. The program also has six integrated streams of study: quality use of medicines, dosage form design, social and professional aspects of pharmacy, drug discovery, biological fate of drugs; and data analysis in pharmacy.
Students also have the option of completing a short research activity in either a community or hospital pharmacy that focuses on promoting effective and efficient use of medicines.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Placement courses
Students undertake over 350 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospital and community pharmacies. The School has partnerships with over 500 pharmacies throughout rural and metropolitan Australia and overseas.
During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life settings.
Students will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from year one before commencing two 4-week block placements in year four.
Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English, Maths B and Chemistry.
Additional application information
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English, Maths B and Chemistry.
Additional application requirements
Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide proof of immunisation against certain diseases, as per the School's immunisation schedule.
Students must obtain at the commencement of the program and thereafter hold for the duration of the program, a current Blue card.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082626J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased from the School.
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Careers
UQ's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) leads to careers three areas of Pharmacy.
Community pharmacy, where you:
- provide primary healthcare by identifying and treating common ailments
- dispense prescriptions and give specialist medication advice
- promote community health, illness prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
Hospital pharmacy, where you:
- prepare and supply medicines
- provide drug information to healthcare professionals
- educate and advise patients, doctors and nurses on the appropriate and safe use of medicines
Industrial pharmacy, where you:
- manufacture, quality control and undertake clinical trials of new pharmaceuticals
- register, commercialise and market pharmaceutical products.
To find out more about where a career in Pharmacy can take you, visit the Careers in Health website.
Professional registration
Graduates may be eligible for registration with the following organisations:
- Pharmacy Board of Australia
Completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic registration. Please contact the registration body for details of any conditions for registration.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN PHARMACY COUNCIL
Program rules for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BPharm(Hons) course list. Refer to the BPharm(Hons) rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
