Bachelor of Pharmacy
Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy at UNE?
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will develop a strong foundation in basic and pharmaceutical sciences core skills which will be integrated with contemporary knowledge and application of pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice. In the third and fourth year of the degree students will be required to undertake approximately 200 hours of clinical placements in both community and hospital pharmacies of which some placements will be outside normal university semester times. Students will be encouraged to take these placements in rural and regional areas.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy is offered as a 4-year full time undergraduate course or an 8-year part-time undergraduate program by distance education. The University of New England is the first university in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Pharmacy by distance education delivery. The degree must be completed within ten years from the date of commencement to satisfy student accreditation purposes.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 8 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceATAR / OP
New Course / New Course2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BPharm | |||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | New Course | |||||||||
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply with the exception of UNExtra Early Entry as this is not permitted. Applicants who, at the end of 2009, will have completed at least one year of full-time study or its part-time equivalent, at a university, will not be considered for admission on the basis of Year 12 results. Applicants applying for admission on the basis of university results must have attained a Grade Point Average of 5.00 (Credit) or better in at least one year of full-time study (or part time equivalent) at bachelor degree level. English Language Requirements Please note that this program requires a high level of English language proficiency. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, required scores are IELTS overall 7; writing 6; speaking 7. TOEFL test results are not accepted. |
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| Additional Requirements | The following requirements shall be completed before commencing clinical placements: Criminal Records Check NSW Health has a policy that all staff, including candidates undertaking clinical placements, in positions dealing with children and other vulnerable people must undergo a criminal record check. This check will be conducted by the NSW Health and will be coordinated by the university. First Aid Certificate All students are required to have a current senior first aid certificate prior to undertaking clinical placements. The certificate must be obtained from an accredited (Workcover approved) body at the student's own expense. Immunisation All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within Australian State Health Systems. Evidence of immunisation must be presented, upon request, to State Health staff whilst the student is on placement. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | In the third and fourth years of the degree students will be required to undertake approximately 200 hours of clinical placements in both community and hospital pharmacies of which some placements will be outside normal university semester times. Some of the clinical placement requirements will be satisfied as part of the units PHAR390 and PHAR490 - Clinical Placement I & II. |
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| Honours | 1. Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours students must: (a) Have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the second, third and fourth years of candidature; and (b) Have completed the unit SCI495. 2. There will be two levels of Honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2. 3. An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal. |
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| Scholarships | Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme The Rural Pharmacy Scholarships have been established to provide financial support to encourage and enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in pharmacy at University. There are up to 30 scholarships offered annually, with a value of $10,000 per annum per student (ie. $40,000 per student over a four year period). Scholarship recipients are encouraged to seek employment in rural and remote areas following graduation. For further information about the Scholarships and how to apply please go to: http://www.guild.org.au/rural/content.asp?id=204 The Duncan Family Scholarship in Pharmacy If you have high academic achievements, have been involved in leadership positions in school, clubs or the community and are applying for admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of New England you have a chance of being awarded this scholarship. For further information about the Scholarship and how to apply please go to: http://www.une.edu.au/scholarships/undergraduate/duncan-pharmacy.php |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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Admission to Candidature
Normal admission requirements apply with the exception of Clause 2.3. of the Admission Rule - Undergraduate as this is not permitted.
Assumed knowledge in Mathematics and recommended in Chemistry at the HSC level.
English Language Requirements
The Bachelor of Pharmacy requires a high level of English language proficiency. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, required scores are an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in Speaking and Listening and 6.0 in Reading and Writing. TOEFL test results are not accepted.
Additional Requirements
The following requirements shall be completed before commencing clinical placements:
Criminal Records Check -
NSW Health has a policy that all staff, including candidates undertaking clinical placements, in positions dealing with children and other vulnerable people must undergo a criminal record check. This check will be conducted by the NSW Health and will be coordinated by the university.
First Aid Certificate -
All students are required to have a current senior first aid certificate prior to undertaking clinical placements. The certificate must be obtained from an accredited (Workcover approved) body at the student's own expense.
Immunisation - All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within Australian State Health Systems. Evidence of immunisation must be presented, upon request, to State Health staff whilst the student is on placement.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) 4 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) 8 years as a part-time candidate.
Program of Study
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points.
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 180 cps |
| Includes clinical placement | - |
| Elective Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Award of Honours
1. Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the second, third and fourth years of candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit SCI495.
2. There will be two levels of Honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
3. An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences after completion of 48 credit points or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences after completion of 72 credit points.