Bachelor of Pharmacy

Becoming a medication specialist starts here

If you're interested in a career as a medication specialist, then the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required to become an official Australian registered pharmacist. This four-year, full-time course teaches the science behind the practical preparation of drugs and medicines to treat injuries, illnesses, and deficiencies - and explores how to apply evidence-based knowledge, research, and scientific theory to the clinical reasoning, treatment, and evaluation of patients. This course also offers an embedded Honours program for high-achieving students looking to progress into pharmacy research or academic careers. If you're looking for a well-paid, fulfilling career helping others - then register for the UC Bachelor of Pharmacy course now.

Study a Bachelor of Pharmacy at UC and you will:

• be educated in the theoretical, technical, written, practical and clinical components of pharmacy


• explore the science behind the preparation of drugs and medicines


• learn how to prepare a wide range of drugs and medicines


• understand how the human body reacts to certain medications acquire and apply clinical reasoning, treatment and evaluation skills to life sciences


• combine theory with hands-on experience in practical laboratory classes and clinical placements.


• gain the necessary knowledge, exposure, attitudes and clinical decision-making skills required to practice as a pharmacist achieve a globally recognised accreditation.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL allows students to work alongside, with, or for professional or government organisations allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships before they graduate. This approach ensures that UC students are aware of what is going on their specialist industries, possess a wide range of professional contacts, and as a result have a higher chance of employment upon graduation.

As part of this course, each student will have the opportunity to participate in multiple 2-week placements that take place over the winter semesters at metropolitan, rural or regional community and hospital pharmacies. Some students choose to do these placements overseas.

Students will also get to participate in half day or full day work placements throughout each of the teaching semesters.

Career opportunities

A registered UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate is an important component of any healthcare team as they can assess a variety of medical ailments and possess the knowledge to recommend a range of drugs and medicines to help resolve or manage multiple medical issues.

Also, as the global aging population continues to grow, the demand for qualified pharmacy graduates capable of offering additional services such asthma care, blood pressure monitoring, and more is expected to increase.

In addition, each UC Bachelor of Pharmacy graduate leaves UC with a comprehensive list of industry and stakeholder contacts and should have no problem moving into positions in the following areas:

• as a practicing pharmacist, working in a community or a hospital pharmacy


• as a regulator within the government and broader pharmaceutical industry.

Course-specific information

As part of the degree, students will be required to undertake clinical placements and will need to be able to prove that they are fully vaccinated and able to pass standard police checks to comply with government health and security regulations.

Professional accreditation

This course is fully accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.