University of Canberra Courses

A completed bachelor degree.

Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Assumed knowledge

Students are expected to have basic competency in understanding of bio-statistical concepts.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

All students in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course are required to complete clinical practice placement in blocks of time, often outside of teaching time. These clinical practice placements are essential to the program. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo an Australian Federal Police Record check prior to undertaking clinical placement in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking placement in NSW.

All pharmacy students will be registered as students with the Pharmacy Board of Australia after admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy course

Assumed knowledge

ACT: Mathematical Methods major and either Biology or Human Movement major(s); and Chemistry or Physics major(s). NSW: Mathematics and either Biology or Human Movement, and Physics or Chemistry.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

To apply you will be required to:
(i) have completed Year 12 or a similar level of study
(ii) meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course
(iii) submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a written response to the questions included on the supplementary application form
https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/study/supplementary-forms

Additional admission requirements

National Police Check, Immunisations, TB Screening, Working with Vulnerable People Registration, NSW Health forms (Code of Conduct Agreement, TB Assessment Tool, Student Declaration).

Assumed knowledge

ACT: English (T) major; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended. NSW: English Advanced; Studies in Science (Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics are highly recommended.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students may require:
- Police check
- Working with vulnerable people
- Current vaccination

Assumed knowledge

ACT: Biology, Mathematical Methods. NSW: Biology, Mathematics.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements