This degree develops your understanding of how medicines impact, improve and change people's lives. You'll gain knowledge of our healthcare system and how pharmacists support patient care.

Based in Bendigo, you'll have access to our on-campus training pharmacy, where you'll practise patient communication skills and learn how to work as the link between medical practitioners and the public.

In the first two years of your course you'll study science fundamentals along with introductory pharmacy practice subjects. For the remaining two years, you'll focus on specific pharmacy subjects such as legislation and practice, therapeutics, complementary medicine and the quality use of medicines. You'll also examine public health issues in rural and remote Australia, and graduate with an Honours level degree.

During your degree, you'll participate in a range of community and hospital placements where you'll develop practical pharmacy skills.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

After graduation you will be eligible to complete a one-year supervised internship and take the Australian Pharmacy Board exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist.

After this internship you will be able to register and practice as a pharmacist in any setting requiring professional pharmacy skills, including hospitals, in community pharmacies or organisations such as the Australian Defence Force. Other science-based career opportunities include working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as postgraduate research positions in pharmacy practice, chemistry, pharmacology and microbiology.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) may be eligible to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Please note that if you wish to complete the supervised pre-registration training in Australia, you require a relevant visa.