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This double degree provides a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are developed and affect the body, as well as foundation knowledge of business practices.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Practice is ideal for those who want to become a pharmacist - learning how drugs are developed and medications affect the human body - and develop the business acumen to create sustainable and innovative business models.
Core studies in biology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy, pharmacy practice. In addition to the core studies, you will undertake studies in business, business law, management and marketing. In the final year you have the option to complete studies in either industrial pharmacy (consisting of an extended professional placement) or international pharmacy.
Community pharmacist (community practice), hospital pharmacist, industrial pharmacist, including drug production, marketing or drug development.
The master's component of this double degree integrates the compulsory ITP and supervised practice requirements as required by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Graduates can then apply for general registration as a pharmacist (after passing the Pharmacy Board of Australia registration examination and meeting the Board's registration standards).
The clinical experience program reflects the contemporary health care environment. In the bachelor’s component of the degree you will complete clinical placements through the compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. You will start the clinical placements in the first year and continue across each year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
In the master's component of the degree you will complete supervised practice hours as required by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Clinical placements are carried out at hospital and community pharmacies, and include opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, professional organisations and in rural health settings. For more information on clinical placements, visit the University of Sydney website.
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for this course.
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or Mathematics Extension 2 (Band E3).
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Chemistry, Biology.
Recommended studies: Physics.
Guaranteed selection rank: 90.00, subject to non-ATAR criteria being met. A guide to guaranteed selection ranks.
Applicants with a record of at least one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) tertiary study will need a grade point average close to distinction or higher. Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
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Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
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