Doctor of Pharmacy

The pharmacy course will prepare you for entry into the pharmacy profession. Pharmacists have an expanding scope of practice that includes the provision of advice and support to prescribers in multiple practice settings to ensure the community has timely access to the safest and most appropriate medicines, in public health by improving health literacy and access to vaccinations, the discovery of new medicines, and tailoring medicines to individuals. This graduate entry, course work, Doctor of Pharmacy program is offered both face-to-face and externally with one on-campus intensive. The course offers studies in professional pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutics, management, and leadership.It provides additional opportunities through extended professional placements with over 400 hours of work-integrated learning embedded through the course, allowing you to apply theory to real cases within a pharmacy setting. You will also undertake an independent research project to help develop lifelong learning and problem-solving skills for success in a pharmacy.You will learn with and from First Nations people during your studies, allowing you to develop communication and interpersonal skills so that you can work cross-culturally and appreciate First Nations perspectives.

Successful completion of a bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline with at least a GPA of 5.00. The degree should be completed within ten years prior to the commencement of the course.Special consideration may be granted for applicants who completed their degree beyond this period if they can demonstrate current knowledge in the field. Applicants seeking admission on this basis should include relevant employment experience and additional study in their application, which will be assessed case by case.Completion of the following units in prior qualifications, as shown in transcripts, is required: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, mathematics or statistics.To succeed in the Doctor of Pharmacy, applicants are strongly recommended to have completed studies in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry before entry.Prospective students should review the inherent requirements and fitness for practice guidelines for the pharmacy course, which outline the skills and abilities needed for successful completion.