Degree overview

One of Australia's most trusted professions

Gain exceptional knowledge and training required to become a trusted expert in the use of medicines, advising the community and health professionals on a wide range of health issues.

Career opportunities

As a qualified pharmacist, you can choose from a range of interesting and rewarding career options.

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Student Experience Survey 2021-2022, undergraduate Pharmacy

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100% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcome Survey, 2020-2022, undergraduate Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 12328

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 12328

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 12328

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 12328

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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As a commencing student in this degree, you may be eligible for the new Tertiary Health Study Subsidy. To learn more and submit your application visit NSW Health.

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Course overview

You'll gain theoretical knowledge in biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacotherapeutics. You will also have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills through hands-on professional placements. Areas of study include:

  • anatomy and physiology
  • dosage formulation
  • chemistry
  • drug design and discovery
  • mental health first aid
  • pharmacotherapeutics
  • pharmacy practice
  • epidemiology
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

All University of Newcastle pharmacy students complete more than 420 hours of professional practice during their degree, starting in their first year. During your placement, you are mentored and supervised by qualified pharmacy educators.

You can undertake your placement in a variety of settings locally and nationally.

To prepare you for your clinical placements, you will build practical skills in our fully functioning demonstration pharmacy.

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Student showcase

The Bachelor of Pharmacy Program 2:01

Learn about the program hearing first hand from current students studying the Bachelor of Pharmacy.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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