Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at La Trobe University equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in pharmacy, emphasizing clinical service delivery, medication safety, and patient counselling. The program covers drug development, action, and use in various disease states, preparing graduates for diverse pharmacy settings, including rural, metropolitan, and hospital environments. Students gain practical experience in a model pharmacy and develop strong communication and interpersonal skills for successful patient interactions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives: Prepare students for a fulfilling career in pharmacy by emphasizing excellence in clinical service delivery, medication safety and efficacy review, drug development, action and usage in various disease conditions, medication review, counselling, and communication.
• Program Description: This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the effects and proper use of medications, their role within responsible healthcare practices, patient counselling, communication, and safe and effective medication usage in various disease states.
Students gain practical experience in a model pharmacy on the Bendigo campus to refine their communication and patient service abilities.

Outline:

• The program curriculum covers various aspects of pharmaceuticals, including:
• Drug development
• Action and use in various disease states
• Medication review, counselling and communication
• Understanding medication effects and proper use
• Role of medications in responsible healthcare

Careers:

• This degree prepares graduates for diverse pharmacy settings, encompassing rural, metropolitan, community, and hospital-based pharmacy environments.
Graduates can establish strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, and the program qualifies them for providing pharmacy services within the Australian Defence Forces.
• Many pharmacy graduates choose to manage their own pharmacy businesses, while others find satisfaction and professional challenges as pharmacists in hospitals.
The science-based nature of the field also opens doors for graduates to pursue careers in biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industries, cosmetics, paint production, environmental science and management, and education.

Other:

• This program emphasizes developing strong communication and interpersonal skills alongside technical expertise for successful patient interactions and counselling.
• Students participate in experiential placements to gain real-world experience in various pharmacy settings.
Acceptance into the course requires passing a police check.