Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Study Area

Health,Medicine and Pharmacy

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

University of South Australia

State

SA

Course Detail

Campus

City East

Intake Time

February

Standard Duration

4 Years

About the Course

This honours degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the ever-changing field of pharmacy. As an honours student there is also a strong focus on research, and you will graduate with the skills needed to undertake and manage research projects in a health-related setting. During your first two years you will study: Foundations in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical skills Common diseases and their management Understanding healthcare systems and the roles of healthcare professionals Collecting and interpreting health information to provide individualised patient care Ethical pharmacy practice including responsible and legal control and supply of medicines. During the third and fourth years you will study: Clinical decision-making principles and interprofessional practice Compounding and formulation of medicines Advanced pharmacy practice service delivery. Quality use of medicines Research skills and professional communication Clinical trials and international regulation of medicines In fourth year, you will also complete professional placements in community and hospital-based pharmacy settings, with opportunities for rural and international experiences.

Requirements

Average Score

IELTS

IELTS total [6.5] reading [6.5] writing [6.5] speaking [6.5] listening [6.5]

Background Requirements

YES

University of South Australia

Institute Ranking

"#295 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #17 in Australia"

Program Ranking

#7 in Australia for Pharmacy & Pharmacology, #101-150 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020