Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice is a six-year vertically integrated course that combines pharmacy, pharmacology, and business management. It prepares students for professional practice as pharmacists and integrates the Pharmacy Board of Australia's intern training program and practice requirements. Graduates will be eligible for general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and can pursue careers in various settings, including community or hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, research, and academia.

Program Outline

It also integrates the PBA's intern training program and practice requirements as well as a master's program.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy Practice is a vertically integrated coursework degree which will prepare you for professional practice as a pharmacist. The course includes the Pharmacy Board of Australia's intern training program and supervised practice requirements. Over the six years you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are developed and how medications affect the human body, as well as gain the skills to develop sustainable and innovative business models and remain relevant to the ever-changing needs of the healthcare system. Graduates will be eligible to apply for general registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (after successfully completing the examination and other requirements). You will complete a sequence of core units that meet the accreditation requirements for your profession, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines, problem solving, clinical decision making, communication, building an evidence base, delivering person-centred healthcare to a diverse population with a range of medical conditions, and advanced business management skills. In addition to on-campus learning, you will also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in different practice settings through Work Integrated Learning placements. Honours is integrated into the fifth year of the course and consists of an independent research program supervised by a member of the academic staff.

Careers:

Graduates of this degree will be well-positioned to work in a diverse range of settings, including work in community or hospital pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, a government agency, or research and academia. Some examples are: Primary care pharmacist Community pharmacist Hospital pharmacist Poisons information specialist Clinical trials pharmacist Specialist pharmacist Compounding pharmacist Research and education Regulatory affairs Manufacturing and quality control Industry sales and marketing

Other:

This course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA). We have integrated the PBA’s intern training program and supervised practice requirements into the degree so that you won't need to undertake further supervised practice after you graduate in order to practise pharmacy. However, you will still need to pass the PBA's registration exam and meet the PBA's registration standards to be eligible for general registration.