Pharmacy
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Testimonials
"Studying pharmacy at UNE has been an excellent experience. As an external student I get just as much support and guidance from my lecturers as the students that live on campus. When I visit the university I use specialised facilities for compounding and lectures. Having a family means that I cannot move and live on campus, so without this degree I could not be a pharmacist. I am grateful to have the opportunity that the University of New England has provided me with, which is to provide a quality health service to patients in the rural areas that have always been my home."
-Alyce Northey
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
“I had been looking for an external program to study Pharmacy within Australia for many years. I was so excited when UNE were able to offer this program for distance students as I am now able to study in order to fulfill a career path that I have always wanted, whilst still being a fulltime mum …”
- Kerry-Anne Casanova
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
"The UNE pharmacy program is a rigourous academic program that caters for the different styles and modes of learning. As a distance student I had been waiting for years to continue my education and still maintain employment and without this program I would not be able to study Pharmacy. The program at UNE is designed for people like me who are looking for an engaging and challenging course. The focus on teamwork and reflection in all of the units has increased my confidence and allowed me to develop my abilities in new and exciting areas. All of the units involve regular contact with the coordinator throughout the trimester as well as face to face intensive days with hands on experience to develop our skills. All the staff are passsionate about creating the best Pharmacy course for the students they are teaching and really make the effort to nuture the next generation of healthcare professionals."
- Jamie Boyd
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
"Enrolling in the Bachelor of Pharmacy externally has allowed me to continue my studies, regardless of my location. The pharmacy staff are knowledgeable in their respective fields. 'Moodle' enables me to communicate with staff and students easily. Staff respond promptly and I can also learn from other students when they post their answers/thoughts to the topis at hand. Having a small cohort enables you to get to know the lecturers and other students in the course. Its great to catch up with them in person at the intensive schools."
- Katherine Keegan
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
"I am an external pharmacy student at UNE that lives on the Sunshine Coast in QLD.I am a registered nurse, and have always been fasinated by pharmocology.However, the attempt to juggle work, children and driving to the nearest capital city every day for lectures was unrealistic.It wasn't until I spoke with a student from UNE that also lived on the Sunshine Coast, that I found out about the ability to study Pharmacy by distance education.This has given me the opportunity to actually study for a career that I am passionate about, while also being able to continue working and having time for family.This would not have been even remotely possible if I had to try to study internally."
- Amanda Buckman
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my studies so far as a distant education student studying Pharmacy at UNE. I have found the experience to date tremendous in that it allows me the flexibility to study whilst maintaining a satisfactory work life balance - as my partner travels a lot for work it allows me to pack up my books and go with him, enabling us to still spend time together. I have found all of the academic staff to be very approachable, helpful and always knowing they are only a phone call or email away is fantastic. The level of online support provided is faultless.
Residential schools for me, have been the highlight of my studies as a mature aged student, as I get to enjoy the same hands on lab work as internal students but in an environment with like minded mature aged students from all walks of life.!"
- Janna Pirie
Student in the Bachelor of Pharmacy
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.
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 |
To view complete Program of Study click here
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; or
- University qualifications;
Advanced Standing
If you are applying for the pharmacy program and have completed some studies at the University of New England or at other universities you may wish to apply for Advanced Standing for some of the pharmacy units. Please see
http://www.une.edu.au/courses/2012/courses/BPHAR
It is advisable to apply for advanced standing well before you are planning to commence your studies.
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.ruralpharmacy.com.au/AllowancesScholarships/
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.
News
Pharmacy Accreditation news story September 2012
Prime News - Pharmacy Building Official Opening December 2012
NBN News - Pharmacy Building Official Opening December 2012
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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