Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
If you’re interested in a career as a medication specialist, then the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy will equip you with the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications required to become an official Australian registered pharmacist. This four-year, full-time course teaches the science behind the practical preparation of drugs and medicines to treat injuries, illnesses and deficiencies, and explores how to apply evidence-based knowledge, research and scientific theory to the clinical reasoning, treatment and evaluation of patients.
Areas of study
Pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy practice.
Career opportunities
Hospitals, community pharmacies, consultant pharmacist practices, general practices, residential aged care, international medical logistics, industry, government departments.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australia Pharmacy Council.
Practical experience
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is an essential component of the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy and allows students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building industry relationships under the expert support and guidance of university mentors. As part of this course, each student will have the opportunity to participate in multiple 2-week placements that take place over the winter semesters at metropolitan, rural or regional community and hospital pharmacies. Some students choose to do these placements overseas. Students also participate in several half days or full-day work placements throughout each of the teaching semesters.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major), Biology or Human Movement (Major), Chemistry or Physics (Major). NSW: Mathematics Advanced, Biology or Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Chemistry or Physics.
Other applicants
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UC website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.