The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at the University of Newcastle will provide you with the theoretical knowledge, practical experience and attributes to drive clinical leadership in health care while also providing a framework to influence the management of pharmaceutical services in Australia and globally.

You will be equipped to provide a vital primary health care role as you counsel people on the best use and management of medications, provide advice on the symptoms and management of common ailments, prepare and formulate medications and educate the community on a wide range of health and well-being matters.

At the University of Newcastle, you will use innovative and state-of-the art educational technology to supplement your face-to-face lectures, tutorials and experiential learning, through clinical placements and simulated learning environments.

Throughout your studies the University of Newcastle will provide you with the opportunity to develop outstanding research capabilities. As a student at a research intensive university, you’ll be under the guidance of our experienced academic staff who are world leaders in their respective fields.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at the University of Newcastle is a four year embedded honours degree and will set you on your way to becoming a registered pharmacist.

• Entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program for students holding High School Diploma: minimum 65% GPA
• Prerequisites: Chemistry, Physics and Senior level Math
• Students coming with a university background are also invited to apply