Bachelor
Be at the forefront of the evolving pharmacy sector with a comprehensive education in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and management.
Be at the forefront of the evolving pharmacy sector with a comprehensive education in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and management. This unique degree provides a breadth of skills and knowledge that goes beyond traditional pharmacy to develop skilled and confident practitioners that will be highly sought after in the healthcare sector. It will prepare you for a wide range of careers in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, healthcare governance, research, the pharmaceutical industry, general practice or aged care.
The role of a pharmacist continues to expand beyond traditional dispensing roles into the provision of more advanced clinical services, including:
This future-focused degree reflects the complexity and evolution of the profession. You'll develop your skills in a range of current areas of practice (e.g., home medicine reviews) and future areas of practice.
The bachelor's degree will focus on foundational and pharmaceutical sciences including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry. The master's degree explores advanced pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy practice and management. You can also take elective courses from our Master of Public Health
If you're passionate about improving health outcomes, this degree will set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
This five-year program provides unmatched experiential learning opportunities, where you can explore the range of career paths on offer within the pharmacy profession. Your hands-on training starts in year one, giving you time to learn, explore and develop as a healthcare professional.
This structure allows for more extensive and a greater breadth of practical training to ensure you become a competent, well-rounded practitioner. You'll have the opportunity to undertake experiential learning activities in a range of urban, rural, community, hospital and industry settings. When you graduate, you'll be highly skilled, adaptable and able to apply the knowledge you've gained with confidence.
Best practice healthcare requires a high level of collaboration among professionals from different disciplines. This degree has an embedded professional practice stream, where you'll learn with students from our dietetics and food innovation, physiotherapy and exercise physiology programs.
The stream provides an opportunity to start building connections with your future health colleagues and mirrors real-world practice, where professionals work in integrated healthcare teams. You'll gain an understanding of how different teams work together to improve individual health outcomes, such as how and when to refer a patient to another health professional. Our professional practice stream includes seven courses, which will teach you critical interprofessional skills in:
If you're interested in owning a community pharmacy or managing a health service, we offer courses that develop your management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. In year five, you'll complete a health management course as part of the professional practice stream. In addition to this, you can also take a course in pharmacy management to learn the economics of running a community pharmacy.
We have connections with some of Australia's best hospitals, private practices, health organisations and the pharmaceutical industry. In the first year of the program, you'll attend a networking event, which will introduce you to the profession and welcome you to our healthcare community. You'll have contact with industry professionals throughout your degree, giving you the opportunity to grow your professional network while you study and gain a head start in your career.
As one of the world's top medical schools*, we're creating the health leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse community of students, educators, clinicians and researchers are working together to tackle the world's most pressing health challenges.
While this is a new program, we've been teaching the pharmaceutical science and medicinal chemistry elements of pharmacy for many years. This degree builds on our existing expertise in these disciplines.
Our internationally recognised research centres and institutes are translating ground-breaking research into cures, treatment strategies and therapies. This degree offers research opportunities to develop your investigative skills and provide a pathway if you want to pursue a career in research. You'll gain a strong understanding of research methods and the application of research to practice. The principles of evidence-based practice and value-based care will inform your clinical decisions.
*Ranked 54th globally according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
This degree allows you to tailor your study to your career goals. In your final year, you can choose from the following pathways: research, pharmacy and health management, public health or a study abroad program.
Our smaller class sizes also allow for a more personalised learning experience. With a cohort of approximately 80-100 students, you'll have close engagement with your teachers and peers.
We're building a community of empathetic healthcare practitioners that are equipped to work with diverse populations. Our professional practice stream provides training in mental health, cultural safety and advocacy to ensure you can provide all people with the care they need.
We work closely with industry to ensure this degree aligns with industry needs, both in contemporary and future practice. As you move through the program, you'll learn how to apply the science of pharmacy to clinical problems, with clinical placements and simulation experiences reinforcing your learning.
UNSW Medicine & Health offers a diverse range of facilities across our Kensington campus, rural and metropolitan teaching hospitals and our world-class research centres and institutes. You'll be learning in our new simulation pharmacies and compounding laboratories.
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As an accredited program, there are certain professional requirements that students are expected to meet. The following document outlines some of the professional expectations to help prospective students make informed choices about future study and professional requirements. UNSW welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds. A range of support measures are available through our Equitable Learning Services so that students are able to undertake their course requirements.
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
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International ATAR
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87
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
7.6
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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12
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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32
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1230
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Pharmacists are an essential part of the healthcare system - they provide services such as medicine education, medication reviews, patient counselling and disease prevention. This degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist in clinical practice, community pharmacy, within the pharmaceutical industry or other healthcare roles, such as health policy and regulation.
Pharmacists work across a range of settings, including:
This program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council
Upon completion of an Australian Pharmacy Council accredited and Pharmacy Board of Australia approved program, graduates are required to complete the Pharmacy Board of Australia's registration requirements
Currently to be eligible to apply for general registration as a pharmacist, you must have successfully completed an approved intern training program, undertaken 1824 hours of supervised practice and have passed the Pharmacy Board of Australia's written and oral examinations.