Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
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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.
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