Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Pharmacy is an exciting and varied career. You will learn to counsel people on the best use of medications and provide advice on the symptoms and treatment of common ailments. You will be taught to prepare and dispense medicines, and to educate the community in the management of their own health.
At the University of Newcastle, you will gain the exceptional knowledge and training required to become a trusted expert in the use of medicines, advising the community on a wide range of health issues. Contribute to a healthier society by educating and empowering members of the public to use medicines safely and effectively.
This degree requires students to participate in clinical placements in NSW Health facilities. During placement students will be subject to policies and procedures laid down by NSW Health. Students must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending clinical placement. Clinical placement essentials.
Students should be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.
Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a WorkCover-approved Provide First Aid Certificate during semester one.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy and physiology, chemistry, dosage formulation, drug design and discovery, epidemiology, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacy practice.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, industrial pharmacist, pharmaceutical policy officer, accredited pharmacist, pharmacist vaccinator, researcher.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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