Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

One of Australia's most trusted professions.

At the University of Newcastle, you will gain the exceptional knowledge and training required to become a trusted expert in the use of medicines, advising the community and health professionals on a wide range of health issues.

Pharmacy is an exciting and varied career. You will learn to counsel people on the best use of medications and provide advice on the symptoms and treatment of common ailments. You will be taught to prepare and dispense medicines, and to educate the community in the management of their own health.

As a pharmacist, you will contribute to a healthier society by educating and empowering members of the public to use medicines safely and effectively.

Your University of Newcastle Pharmacy degree will teach you theoretical knowledge in biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacotherapeutics. You will also have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills through hands-on professional placements. By studying a variety of courses you will:

• Learn how to prepare, formulate and use medications safely and effectively.
• Gain the comprehensive knowledge and exceptional communication skills required to provide accurate and up to date
  advice on the management of common ailments and on a wide range of health matters.
• Learn how to use your expertise to positively influence the management of pharmaceutical services in Australia and globally.
• Develop foundational research skills and discover a range of research areas that you can choose to pursue in your pharmacy career; from investigating drug design and discovery; to formulation development, pharmacy practice, personalised health care and health technologies.

Your areas of study will include:

• anatomy and physiology
• dosage formulation
• chemistry
• drug design and discovery
• mental health first aid
• pharmacotherapeutics
• pharmacy practice
• epidemiology

All University of Newcastle pharmacy students graduate with an Honours degree, giving you a distinct advantage when seeking employment.

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Our pharmacy graduates are very employable and highly regarded. As a qualified pharmacist, you can choose from an array of interesting and rewarding career options. Take a look below for some common roles for pharmacy graduates.