Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (BPharm(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2024
Duration
Semester 1: 4 years (or part time equivalent) Semester 2: 3.5 years (or part time equivalent)
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2373
Faculty
Teaching Location
Dutton Park
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyDuration
Semester 1: 4 years; Semester 2: 3.5 years
Commencing 2024
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2024)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2373
Faculty
Teaching Location
Dutton Park
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.
CRICOS Code: 082626J
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)?
This program will prepare you for a distinguished career in industry, community, hospital pharmacy or government. You will learn at the state-of-the-art Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) - a world-class, $100 million teaching and research facility located in UQ's biomedical science precinct at Woolloongabba. You will be confident and job ready upon graduating with extensive experience in the six simulated pharmacies, as well as an eight week final year placement.
What you can study
From first year, students will build a strong knowledge foundation in areas including chemistry, biology, physiology, anatomy and the pharmacy profession. The program also has six integrated streams of study: quality use of medicines, dosage form design, social and professional aspects of pharmacy, drug discovery, biological fate of drugs; and data analysis in pharmacy.
Students also have the option of completing a short research activity in either a community or hospital pharmacy that focuses on promoting effective and efficient use of medicines.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Placement courses
You will undertake over 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospital and community pharmacies. The School has partnerships with over 500 pharmacies throughout rural and metropolitan Australia and overseas.
During your placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework and research to practice and develop your clinical skills in real life settings.
You will undertake a variety of sessional practical experiences from year one before commencing two 6-week block placements in year four.
Clinical placements may be outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area where you will be required to fund your travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082626J
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Careers
UQ's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) leads to careers three areas of Pharmacy.
Community pharmacy, where you:
- provide primary healthcare by identifying and treating common ailments
- dispense prescriptions and give specialist medication advice
- promote community health, illness prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Hospital pharmacy, where you:
- prepare and supply medicines
- provide drug information to healthcare professionals
- educate and advise patients, doctors and nurses on the appropriate and safe use of medicines.
Industrial pharmacy, where you:
- manufacture, quality control and undertake clinical trials of new pharmaceuticals
- register, commercialise and market pharmaceutical products.
Our graduates have also gone onto senior positions within both the pharmacy and healthcare industries, as well as government. They have also used pharmacy as a pathway for further study in medicine, or a career in academia or research and development.
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Pharmacy Council
Program rules for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
To graduate with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
