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Student Experience Survey 2021-2022, undergraduate Pharmacy
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.
Pharmacy is an exciting and varied career. Learn to counsel people on the best use of medications and provide advice on the symptoms and treatment of common ailments, to allow people to better manage their health. Develop hands-on skills in the fully functioning demonstration pharmacy, including preparing and dispensing medicines. Theoretical knowledge in biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacotherapeutics are taught in the program.
As a pharmacist, you will contribute to a healthier society by educating and empowering members of the public to use medicines safely and effectively.
$51,400
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median starting salary
100% employed
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full time within four months of graduating
Career opportunities
As a qualified pharmacist, you can choose from a range of interesting and rewarding career options.
Professional outcomes:
- Researcher
- Consultant/accredited pharmacist
- Clinical research coordinator
- Diabetes educator
- GP pharmacist
- Aged-care pharmacist
100% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcome Survey, 2020-2022, undergraduate Pharmacy
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 design and formulation
- Chemistry
- Drug design and discovery
- Mental health first aid
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Pharmacy practice
- Epidemiology
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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Accommodation
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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.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 7.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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This program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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