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Is pharmacy for you?

Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health professionals and work closely with patients to assist them with managing their medicines and disease states as well as promoting health and improving quality of life. Read more ...

What you will study

The Master of Pharmacy program at the University of Newcastle was the first program of its type in Australia. Since commencing in 2004, the program has graduated 111 students and the students have gained employment in hospital and community pharmacies around Australia. Read more ...

Your future

The program's focus is on material that specifically provides the skills required to practice as a pharmacist and contains two elective courses allowing you to further tailor the program to suit your particular interests, and work in areas including the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy. Read more ...

Is pharmacy for you?

Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health professionals and work closely with patients to assist them with managing their medicines and disease states as well as promoting health and improving quality of life. The role of the pharmacist encompasses counselling patients on the best use of medications, providing advice on symptoms, the management of common ailments, preparing and formulating medications and providing health education. Pharmacists are also involved in consultation with doctors and other health care providers to ensure appropriate use and prescribing of medication.

Pharmacy is intended to build on the knowledge base gained from previous undergraduate coursework studies. Applicants with a major in the biomedical sciences can use the program to gain entry into the pharmacy profession.

What you will study

The Master of Pharmacy program at the University of Newcastle was the first program of its type in Australia. Since commencing in 2004, the program has graduated 311 students with graduates having gained employment in hospital and community pharmacies around Australia. The integrated program consists of lectures, practicals, tutorials and experiential learning through clinical placements. Courses delivered build upon the knowledge base gained from your previous undergraduate coursework and focus on material that specifically relates to the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required as a pharmacist. The program contains two elective courses, allowing you to further tailor the program to suit your particular interests.

Be recognised

The University of Newcastle, School of Biomedical Sciences and its Master of Pharmacy Program are accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council Inc (APC).

Your future

The program's focus is on providing the skills necessary to practice as a pharmacist. It also contains two elective courses allowing you to further tailor the program to suit your particular interests, and work in areas such as the pharmaceutical industry, community pharmacies and hospital pharmacies.

Registered pharmacists work in three traditional areas of employment: pharmaceutics, community-practice-based pharmacy, hospital-based pharmacy.

Pharmacists are employed in Australia and internationally in many areas including community pharmacies, hospitals, consultancies, the government, the pharmaceutical industry, research and academia.

How to apply as a Domestic student

If you want to give your career the edge, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs apply directly through GradSchool.

For the Graduate Certificate in Theology and the Master of Theology please apply through UAC.

International students wishing to study on campus should visit how to apply for international students.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience. For more information, check the admission requirements of your chosen postgraduate coursework degree or call us on 1800 88 21 21.

Closing dates for applications vary for different degrees. To check, visit the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs visit GradSchool.

Fast Facts

Duration

2 years full-time

Locations

  • Newcastle (Callaghan)

Delivery

On-campus

Faculty

Health

Study Details

Program handbook

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

CRICOS

059875F

Special Requirements

Bachelor degree with specified pre-requisites

Special Requirements

English Language Requirements (for International Students)

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How to apply
Phone: +61 2 4921 6595
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