UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
Launch your career in one of Australia’s most trusted health professions. Build a strong foundation in human anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology and patient-centred care, then put that knowledge into practice through more than 900 hours of hands-on placement across community, hospital and regional health settings, more than any other undergraduate pharmacy degree in Australia. Study pharmacy in a region where healthcare need is real, visible and immediate. JCU’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) prepares you to become a capable, compassionate and career-ready pharmacist through expert teaching, authentic clinical learning and early exposure to real-world practice. You’ll learn how medicines work, how to support safe and effective treatment decisions, and how pharmacists improve health outcomes in communities across Queensland
Cost & duration
English test scores
Verified handbook.jcu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year One, Level 1, Trimester 1 (PC1110, CH1020, PC1001)
- Year One, Level 1, Trimester 2 (CH1001, PC1002, PC1215)
- Year One, Level 2, Trimester 3 (PC2100, PC2310, PC2320)
- Year Two, Level 2, Trimester 1 (PC2200, HS2402)
- Year Two, Level 3, Trimester 3 (PC3400, PC3315)
- Year Two, Level 3, Trimester 2 (PC3300, HS2405)
- Year Three, Level 4, Trimester 1 (PC4400, PC5522)
- Year Three, Level 4, Trimester 2 (PC5500, TM5513)
- PC5530Year Three, Level 4, Trimester 3
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
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