Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrated a high level of critical appraisal skills and the ability to critique, debate and justify actions taken based on available evidence.
• Applied theoretical concepts, professional cognitive and technical skills to develop pharmaceutical care management plans and to analyse, synthesise, modify and implement plans in accordance with available evidence, diversity and the required outcomes.
• Applied professional cognitive and technical skills of public health issues and initiatives to contribute to health care in local, global and diverse contexts.
• A high level of communication skills in both oral and written English and the ability to participate in debates and discussions at all levels, including the community, with a high degree of proficiency and intellectual independence.
• Demonstrated intellectual independence of the application of high level of fundamental science, pharmaceutical and pharmacological knowledge and skills to clinical and professional practice.
• Cognitive and technical skills essential for independent future learning and have the responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice.
• Cognitive and technical skills of research principles and methods to enable planning and execution of research work with independence and in collaboration with others.
• A high level of professional commitment, community responsiveness, cultural awareness and high ethical standards of performance to enable professional practice both independently and in collaboration.

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Please note that time restrictions apply to the granting of credit in this program.

Students will complete substantial supervised clinical practice in a range of diverse clinical contexts including, but not limited to, community pharmacy, primary health care clinics, residential aged care facilities, mental health services and acute care hospitals throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) sites. Rural placements will be mandatory and occur throughout rural and remote New South Wales and other locations in Australia. Travel, accommodation and related expenses for work-integrated learning/placements will be the responsibility of the student.

Post-admission requirements

Australian Pharmacy Council

From Semester 1 2019, STAT1070 will replace MATH1110. Students who commenced this program prior to 2019 and who have completed MATH1110 will not need to complete STAT1070.

From 2021 onwards, students who have successfully completed CHEM2201 will not be required to complete PHAR2103. Students who have successfully completed PHAR3204 will not be required to complete HUBS2407.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your program.

All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for Ungraded Honours. High performing students (minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 at the end of Year 3) may be selected for admission into a Graded Honours stream. Positions within the Graded Honours stream are limited and entry is not guaranteed. Students selected into the Graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 20 units of research courses as detailed in the Program Plan. Enquiries concerning eligibility for Graded Honours should be directed to the Program Convenor.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

During clinical placement students may be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months.  

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.