As the experts on medicines, pharmacists are essential members of the healthcare team. They have the skills and knowledge to help patients understand and use their medicines in the most appropriate way.

They are responsible for optimising medication use and may also be involved in the development and manufacture of medicines.

Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences, and ensures the safe and effective use of medication.

Pharmacy is a varied profession, from manufacturing medicines through to optimising patient health-related outcomes and providing ongoing monitoring of their effectiveness.

GPA of 8.0 or better in the upper secondary education graduation diploma (on completion of year 12) at a school for the gifted students.

Have passed the equivalent of the papers prescribed for the Health Sciences First Year course, and have achieved a minimum academic standard to be determined by the Dental Admissions Committee in any papers undertaken at university level (usually a minimum of a B (GPA of 5) (Otago equivalent))