The goal of pharmacy care is to maximise positive healthcare outcomes and improve patients’ quality of life with minimum risk.

In your first year you will learn the foundations of biochemistry, physiology and pharmacy practice. Your first year will also cover interprofessional healthcare and you will study alongside students from other health science degrees.

In your following years, you will study pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial chemotherapy, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. You will also continue to develop your pharmacy practice skills.

You will complete a minimum of 12 weeks (450+ hours) of clinical placements during the course and there are opportunities for you to take your placements interstate and overseas in hospitals, the community or in industry.

Following graduation, you will need to complete an internship of 1,824 hours (approximately one year full-time) before you can register as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

Why study

• This is the only undergraduate course in Western Australia that leads to eligibility for registration as a pharmacist.
• Staff are committed to delivering innovative and excellent teaching to enable learning.
• Curtin has a new, modern model dispensary.
• The curriculum reflects contemporary practice.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is the only accredited undergraduate pharmacy course in Western Australia.

It is recognised worldwide, although in some countries you may have to do additional training.

Careers

• Pharmacist
• Pharmacologist.

Industries

• Clinical pharmacy
• Community care
• Hospital pharmacy
• Retail pharmacy
• Research.