Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2019
Faculty
Location
Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
8/86
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
725002 - B Pharmacy
Prerequisites
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 8363
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Pharmacy
Email: enquiries@pharmacy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 1900
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2019
Faculty
Location
Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 001958D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 33050
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy?
The study of pharmacy is mainly concerned with the action of drugs on biological systems and their applications for human drug therapy. The program prepares graduates for the contemporary role of the pharmacist in society ensuring that patients optimise medication usage. Initial courses on chemical, physical, and biological studies lead to professional specialties in later years. Practical and clinical science studies begin in first year, providing students with a strong background in professional practice. The program integrates six streams of study: quality use of medication; dosage form design; social and professional aspects of pharmacy; drug discovery; biological fate of drugs; and data analysis in pharmacy.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Placement courses
Every year of the B Pharmacy program involves pharmacy placements in rural and community pharmacies and Queensland Health facilities.
Students may be required to have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing practical work.
Queensland Health requires completion of Occupational Health & Safety certificates prior to placements. The School will provide further information as to when and how these must be completed.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
725002 - B Pharmacy
Prerequisites
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry.
Additional application information
Queensland Health requires all health care worker students to be immunised against Hepatitis B prior to their first clinical placement. Students are required to provide documentary evidence of immunisation against hepatitis B as soon as possible after commencement of the program. Other health requirements may be necessary.
Before BPharm graduates can practise pharmacy they must be registered with the Pharmacists Board of Australia. To be eligible for registration they must complete 48 weeks of pre-registration training. Training may be obtained within a community, hospital, defence forces or industrial setting under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in approved premises. During this pre-registration period the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Queensland Branch) administers a structured education program. Qualifications for admission to professional pharmacy are prescribed in the Pharmacists Registration Act 2001 and the Pharmacists Registration Regulation 2001.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. TOEFL test results are not accepted.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
English, Mathematics B, Chemistry. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001958D
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 8363
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 33050
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
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 from the School.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Pharmacy
Careers
There are three major employment areas for pharmacists.
Community pharmacy is a multifaceted field incorporating:
The dispensing of prescriptions (also providing medication information and monitoring)
Primary health care (assistance with the identification and treatment of common ailments)
Health Promotion (advising the community about illness prevention and healthy lifestyle decisions)
Home Medicines Review
The preparation and supply of medicines
Education of patients, doctors and nurses on safe and appropriate medicine use
Provision of drug information to health care professionals
Industrial pharmacists are general involved in the manufacture, quality control, registration and marketing of pharmaceutical products.
New Opportunities are also developing in other professional areas, such as a consultant pharmacist, (undertaking medicine reviews with patients and general practitioners) and prescribing advisors. For further information refer to School of Pharmacy weblink: Careers in PharmacyTo find out more about where a career in Pharmacy can take you, visit the www.uq.edu.au/health/careers
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Pharmacists Board of Queensland
Accreditation body
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Pharmacy
To complete the Bachelor of Pharmacy, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BPharm List. For honours, a student will undertake identified honours courses in years 3 and 4 as identified in the BPharm rules.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
