Bachelor of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutic Science / Doctor of Pharmacy
Overview
Be at the forefront of the ever-evolving pharmacy and healthcare landscape when you gain 2 qualifications in just 5 years with this vertical dual degree.
Graduate with the skills to dispense and prescribe medications, and get ready to make a real difference at the frontline of healthcare as a registered pharmacist.
You’ll learn from recognised leaders in the field at our world-class, purpose-built facility that includes simulated dispensaries and pharmacies, wet laboratories, and the Health Sciences library.
Starting in your second year, you’ll undertake more than 700 hours of supervised clinical placement in a range of settings, including hospital and community pharmacies, before completing compulsory intern training in years 4 and 5 of study.
Choose to major in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics and complete an extensive research project as part of a research team. Possible research areas include drug discovery, diabetes education, Indigenous healthcare, pain management, cancer treatment and palliative care.
Program highlights
- Meet the expanding demands of the pharmacy profession, with the ability to prescribe medications.
- Gain 2 qualifications in just 5 years with this vertical dual degree.
- Graduate ready to apply for full registration as a practising pharmacist. Your compulsory workplace training (intern year) is built into the program.
- Complete over 700 hours of supervised clinical placement from your second year, in hospital and community pharmacies.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
- Workshops
Placements and work experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Community pharmacist
- Hospital/dispensary pharmacist
- Research pharmacist
- Industrial pharmacist
Next steps after graduation
This program is undergoing accreditation by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is expected to be approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.
Once you complete the Bachelor of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutic Science/Doctor of Pharmacy, you'll need to meet the Pharmacy Board of Australia registration standards to be eligible to apply for pharmacist registration in Australia.
Professional registration
When you graduate, you may be eligible for registration with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to register.
- Pharmacy Board Of Australia
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent)
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.
Prerequisites
- an adjusted ATAR 95 (or equivalent)
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
- Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
The University has applied for CRICOS registration for this program.
International students will be eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) if the application is approved.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
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Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
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Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
- A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
- Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you..
The program code for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutic Science / Doctor of Pharmacy is 2577.
How to apply for undergraduate study
The University has applied for CRICOS registration for this program.
International students will be eligible to apply if the application is approved.
Revisit this page daily to check if applications are open.
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutic Science / Doctor of Pharmacy is 725102.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutic Science / Doctor of Pharmacy is 725102.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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