Pharmacy
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Introduction
Bachelor of Pharmacy
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.
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. Students who wish to study the course by distance education will be required to attend mandatory intensive schools on campus each semester.
The Australian Pharmacy Council has granted preliminary approval for the University of New England to offer its Bachelor of Pharmacy as a qualification intended to lead to registration as a pharmacist in Australia and New Zealand. Recognition of the Bachelor of Pharmacy as a registrable qualification is subject to the granting of provisional accreditation. The University of New England becomes eligible to apply for provisional accreditation in 2011.
Clinical placements
In the 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 of Australia.
Honours stream
Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the School of Science and Technology to be of sufficient merit.
Why study Pharmacy at UNE?
Teaching and research facilities at UNE will feature a professional practice laboratory with a model dispensary and a dedicated formulation laboratory.
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 in pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice.
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 Stucture | Credit Points |
| Core Units | 180cps |
| Includes clicinal placement | - |
| Elective Units | 12cps |
| Total | 192cps |
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Careers
Studying Pharmacy offers you a wide range of career opportunities in a variety of settings including:
- Community Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Tertiary Education Institutions
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Managed-care facilities
- Defence Forces
- Government and Regulatory Bodies
Applying for undergraduate study
If you are planning to study on-campus at UNE, the majority of undergraduate students apply through University Admissions Centre (UAC). There are some exceptions though, so please check the ‘How to apply' details for your particular course at www.une.edu.au/courses.
If you are planning to study by distance education, you can apply directly to UNE to study an undergraduate course using one of the following entry requirements:
- Year 12 results or equivalent;
- University qualifications; or
- Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) or Mature Age Special Entry
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
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 the Duncan Family Scholarship
For further information about the Scholarship and how to apply please go to: http://www.une.edu.au/scholarships/undergraduate/duncan-pharmacy.php
Entry requirements
Normal admission requirements apply with the exception of Clause 2.3 of the Admission Rule - Undergraduate as this is not permitted. Information on how to apply is at http://www.une.edu.au/studentcentre/admissions.php
Assumed knowledge in Mathematics and recommended in Chemistry at the HSC 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 an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in Speaking and Listening and 6.00 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.
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.
Contacts
Mrs Chris Sisson
Academic Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
Email: csisson@une.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6773 4209
Professor Ieva Stupans
Course Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
Email: ieva.stupans@une.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6773 5392
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