Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours

Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours at UNE?

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours 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. Prior to the commencement of the third year, students are required to complete 100 hours of practical experience work in a pharmacy which will be integrated into their course work. In the fourth or final year of the degree students will be required to undertake approximately 200 hours of clinical placements in community and hospital pharmacies of which some placements will be outside normal university trimester times. Students will be encouraged to take these placements in rural and regional areas.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours is offered as a 4-year full time undergraduate course and is also available by distance education. The University of New England is the first university in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours by distance education delivery. The degree must be completed within ten years from the date of commencement.

This program has been granted accreditation by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

For students commencing in Trimester 2 this course is offered only online in a part-time mode.

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Examples include community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, drug production, marketing or drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

4 Years Full-time
Up to 10 years Part-time

FEES

CSP
International

Guaranteed ATAR Selection Rank

87.20

2019 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale

Trimester 1, Online
Trimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Online

Official Abbreviation BPharm(Hons)
Course Type Undergraduate
CRICOS Code 084829D
Commencing
Location Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Online
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Online
Course Duration
  • 4 Years Full-time
  • Up to 10 years Part-time
Guaranteed ATAR Selection Rank 87.20
Fees CSP / International
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Total Credit Points 192
Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools are a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

Assumed knowledge is Chemistry and Mathematics.

Recommended studies are Biology and HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

English Language Requirements

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours requires a high level of English language proficiency. All applicants are referred to the English Language Requirements for Courses in Pharmacy.

Additional Requirements

1. The following requirements shall be completed in the first six months of commencing in the program:

National Criminal Records Check - This check will be conducted by NSW Health.

Immunisation - All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases as advised. This check will be conducted by NSW Health.

Documentation specified by NSW Health or equivalent.

2. Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

In the first and second years of the degree, students will be required to undertake 100 hours of practical work experience in pharmacies.

In the third and fourth years of the degree students will be required to undertake approximately 200 hours of clinical placements in community and hospital pharmacies of which some placements may be outside normal university trimester times.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.

Advanced standing will not be granted for PHAR401H and PHAR402H.

Scholarships

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

The Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to encourage and enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake undergraduate or graduate studies in pharmacy at university. At least 30 scholarships are offered annually, with a value of $10,000 per annum per student. 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 visit the Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme website.

The Duncan Family Scholarship in Pharmacy

If you have high academic achievements, have been involved in leadership positions at UNE, clubs or the community, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, undertaking full-time, on-campus studies, entering your second, third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours 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 visit the Duncan Family Scholarship in Pharmacy webpage.

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Peony Red (BCC 37)

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These course rules & plans are ONLY to be used if you commenced, transferred or changed versions in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours in 2019.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and the Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).

English Language Requirements

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours requires a high level of English language proficiency. All applicants are referred to the English Language Requirements for Courses in Pharmacy.

Additional Requirements

1. The following requirements shall be completed in the first six months of commencing in the program:
National Criminal Records Check - This check will be conducted by the NSW Health.
Immunisation - All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases as advised. This check will be conducted by NSW Health.
Documentation specified by NSW Health or equivalent.

2. Inherent Requirements
Students must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Advanced standing will not be granted for PHAR401H and PHAR402H.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 192 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 192 cps
Total 192 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours.

Classes of Honours

(a) There shall be two classes of honours, namely First Class Honours (H1) and Second Class Honours, Division 1 (H2A), Second Class Honours, Division 2 (H2B) and Pass.
(b) Candidates who achieve First or Second Class Honours will have the Honours level recorded on their testamur and transcript of academic record.
(c) Candidates who do not achieve First or Second Class Honours will be awarded the degree at the level of Pass.
(d) An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.

Appointment of Supervisor

Students are appointed a research supervisor (principal supervisor); a co-supervisor may be appointed. Normally, students meet with their supervisor fortnightly at the start of their program. Meetings with their supervisor will become less frequent as the program progresses. Meetings may be in person, online, videoconference or telephone conference. From time to time students may be requested to attend supervision meetings in person.

Research Report

(a) In order to complete PHAR402H, the student shall submit a research report, embodying an independent investigation on a topic approved by the course coordinator, in a form approved by the course coordinator. The results of the student's work shall make a sound contribution to the discipline of Pharmacy.
(b) Depending on the topic under investigation, the approval of the relevant Ethics Committee must be sought if required.
(c) Except with the permission of the course coordinator, on the recommendation of the supervisor, the research report shall not exceed 6,000 words of text, excluding appendices.
(d) Students will be required to enrol in and complete the research report (PHAR402H) in the relevant teaching period of Year Long 1 or Year Long 2.

Submission of Research Report

(a) Students must submit an electronic copy of the research report for examination to the course coordinator. The presentation of the thesis must follow the guidelines provided.

(b) The student shall, upon submission of the thesis, following protocols approved by the course coordinator, make arrangements for all original data to be retained in an area of safe storage for a period of not less than five years from the date of submission. The data stored must be in a form that would, at a minimum, permit replication of all analyses reported in the research report.

Examination of Research Report

(a) The research report will be examined by a minimum of two examiners, neither whom will be the student's supervisor.

(b) The unit coordinator will advise the supervisor(s) of the outcome of the examination, along with a copy of the examiners' reports as appropriate. The unit coordinator will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the Pharmacy Examiners Board regarding the final grade and percentage mark for PHAR402H to be awarded.

\(c) The Pharmacy Examiners Board shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination of the research report, based on the recommendation of the course coordinator.

Calculation of Honours Result

The formula for honours will be determined using a weighted score of final year performance:

(a) 60% of the score will be determined by weighted average of PHAR401H and PHAR402H; and

(b) 40% of the score will be determined by weighted average of: PHAR410, PHAR420, PHAR430, PHAR450 and PHAR460.

Exit Pathways

Subject to satisfying the Advanced Standing rule, candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Science after completion of 48 credit points or with the Advanced Diploma in Science after completion of 72 credit points.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course review structure have changed in response to University or external accreditation body requirements.

Appeals

Candidates are referred to the Academic Assessment Appeals Policy and the Academic Assessment Appeals Procedures.

Course Progression

Candidates are referred to the Course Progression Rule and the Course Progression Procedures.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Rule and the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Procedures.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours aims to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to commence supervised practice in a preregistration training program and to achieve the recognised competency standards for practice of pharmacy in Australia and New Zealand. Graduates will also have an understanding of the place of research in furthering the theory and practice of pharmacy.

Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate commitment to professional behaviour and accountability in the care of people;
  2. retrieve, critically evaluate and apply evidence, in professional practice;
  3. demonstrate team and leadership skills to deliver safe and effective practice;
  4. demonstrate an ability to take account of the patient perspective, to make, act on and take social responsibility for clinically, ethically and scientifically sound decisions;
  5. demonstrate communication skills in lay and professional language, choosing strategies appropriate for the context and diverse audiences;
  6. plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development by reflecting on current skills, knowledge, attitudes and practice;
  7. apply pharmaceutical, business and health, knowledge and skills; (i) within their scope of practice, in the assessment of individual health status and medication needs. Where necessary, develop, implement and monitor management plans in consultation with people to improve patient outcomes; (ii) to promote and optimise the health and welfare of communities and/or populations;
  8. demonstrate the ability to formulate, prepare and also supply medications and therapeutic products;
  9. articulate an understanding of the place of research in furthering the theory and practice of pharmacy; and
  10. utilise management skills to plan and implement a task taking into consideration the needs of themselves and others.
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline

Students are able to apply the knowledge and skills across a number of areas relevant to pharmacy. This will be taught in lectures, tutorials and workshops and will be assessed in a range of assessment tasks.

Communication Skills

Students will build both verbal and written practical communication skills. They will be assessed on these skills.

Problem Solving

Students will have problem solving approaches demonstrated in learning materials and will develop the capacity for problem solving throughout the course. Problem solving will be assessed in a range of assessment tasks.

Information Literacy

Students will be required to demonstrate skills in retrieval and appraisal of information. This will be assessed.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

Students will develop knowledge and skills of social determinants of health; they will develop inter- and intra-professional practice and health promotion skills. This knowledge and these skills will be assessed.

Lifelong Learning

Students will be committed to the principles and practice of lifelong learning practice. This will be assessed throughout the course.

Independence and Collaboration

Students are required to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as effectively as a member of a team. Performance as a member of a team is assessed in 3rd and 4th year units.

How to Apply

Domestic Students

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International Students

International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. This course is only available On Campus in Armidale.

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