Doctor of Pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy (51500) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia. This course is future-focused and designed to prepare graduates for dynamic roles in contemporary and emerging pharmacy practice. Delivered intensively over two years, the course integrates advanced pharmaceutical sciences with immersive clinical training across hospitals, community pharmacies, and primary care settings. Our curriculum is structured around a body-system modular format, enabling deeper integration of pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacy practice. This approach ensures students develop a holistic understanding of patient care, medication management, and disease treatment pathways. Students gain hands-on experience through work-integrated learning placements, supported by strong industry partnerships. The program incorporates training in contemporary areas of practice and develops the adaptability needed to respond to evolving scopes of practice. Graduates will meet the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Performance Outcomes Framework and be ready to commence their internship to become a Generalist Pharmacist. They will be confident, adaptable, and capable of delivering high-quality care across diverse settings—from hospitals and aged care to rural clinics and community pharmacies. Whether you’re looking to launch your pharmacy or expand your impact in healthcare, UWA’s Doctor of Pharmacy will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and professional networks to thrive.

Doctor of Pharmacy - PrerequisitesIf you have completed, or are currently undertaking, a degree at any university, including UWA, you must ensure you have successfully completed at least one unit from each of the topics listed in the prerequisite areas listed below. These units can form part of your major or be added in as complementary, broadening or elective units.UWA units which meet the prerequisite requirements at the tertiary level are provided as an example. It is not essential that you complete these exact units in each topic area,and if you are studying at another university, you will need to complete a unit with similar content.Chemistry – Year 12 ATAR Chemistry is accepted, or a tertiary chemistry unit, for example Introductory Chemistry (CHEM1003)Mathematics OR Statistics – Year 12 ATAR Mathematics is accepted, or a tertiary mathematics or statistics unit, for example Mathematics Fundamentals (MATH1720) or Statistics for Science (STAT1400)Microbiology – for example Introductory Microbiology (MICR2208) or Infectious Diseases and Immunology (MICR2209)Pharmacology – for example Foundations of Pharmacology (PHAR2210) note: Drugs that Changed the World (PHAR1101) does not qualify as a prerequisite unit for Pharmacology. Graduate entry to PharmacyEligibility requirementsTo be considered for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy, an applicant must:have a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. Recognised bachelor’s degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account, postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelor’s degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualificationhave the equivalent of a selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65, andmeet the prerequisites in chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and pharmacology Applicants who can meet the prerequisites are initially ranked according to sWAM.Candidates will be ranked by sWAM, with the highest-ranking applicants being offered a place. Rural applicants will be ranked based on sWAM, and rurality rating (equally weighted).