The University of Sydney

Program

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Master of Pharmacy Practice is a vertically integrated coursework degree which will prepare you for professional practice as a pharmacist. The course includes the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s intern training program and supervised practice requirements.

Over the 5 years, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how medicines are developed and how medications affect the human body.

You will complete a sequence of core units that meet the accreditation requirements for your profession, with a focus on the pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines, problem solving, clinical decision making, communication, building an evidence base, and delivering person-centred healthcare to a diverse population with a range of medical conditions.

In addition to on-campus learning, you’ll also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in different practice settings through work integrated learning (WIL) placements. Honours is integrated into the fourth year of the course and consists of an independent research program supervised by a member of the academic staff.

Clinical Placements and Supervised Practice
The bachelor component of the degree has a mandatory work integrated learning program, which includes clinical placements that must be completed as part of the award requirements for the course.

The WIL program provides real-life opportunities for students to experience the roles that pharmacists play in contemporary healthcare environments. Clinical placements commence in first year and continue across each year of the degree. By the completion of the Bachelor of Pharmacy course, you’ll have been exposed to a wide variety of practice settings, including community pharmacy and hospital settings, in a range of different geographical locations where demographically diverse patients access healthcare.