This graduate entry master course enables science graduates to become registered pharmacists. It provides you with a comprehensive theoretical base, including chemical, biological, physiological, pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutics studies.

In this course you’ll complete two semesters each year and two additional study periods over the summer. The first study period is an intensive six-week training program involving continuous assessment, during which you’ll be introduced to important concepts in pharmaceutics.

The rest of your first year will focus on pharmaceutical science and chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical practice.

At the beginning of your second year, you’ll complete a community pharmacy placement under the supervision of a practising pharmacist to develop skills in the clinical setting.

Also throughout that year, you’ll focus on pharmacotherapy, develop research skills and complete a hospital placement to cement your practical skills.

Throughout the course, you’ll use high quality laboratories and facilities designed to enhance teaching and provide you with essential practical skills. The laboratories include a model dispensary, manufacturing laboratory, asepsis suite and contemporary compounding facilities.

Why study

• Learn in high-quality laboratories and facilities.
• Our teaching staff are dedicated and bring extensive experience into the classroom.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Graduates are required to complete a preregistration training period and register as a pharmacist before being able to commence practice in most areas of the profession. Graduates are able to register to practice in all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand.

This course provides a great stepping stone to registration in other countries throughout Asia and in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Some countries may require fulfilment of additional practical training programs.

A relevant bachelor degree or equivalent with a history of above average grades. The Bachelor degree must include evidence of the following 5 prerequisites: 

 1. Mathematics (Advanced Mathematics at senior secondary school level is also acceptable) or Physics 

 AND

2. Statistics or Research Methods with evidence of a Statistics component or Epidemiology

 AND

3. Chemistry 

 AND 

4. Biochemistry 

 AND 

5. Physiology or Pathophysiology or a related discipline.

Applicants should be aware that Pharmacy can be a demanding course, with a number of Inherent Requirements for students. Applicants are expected to have read the Inherent Requirements and self-assessed their suitability and capacity to complete the course.