UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours

University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours at the University of Tasmania trains students to become pharmacists, the medication experts in collaborative healthcare teams who help people manage their health alongside doctors, nurses and other professionals. The degree combines chemistry and biology with clinical practice and placements arranged through the university's extensive relationships with Tasmanian pharmacists and service providers. It takes a minimum of three years full-time and is offered at the Hobart, Launceston and Cradle Coast campuses.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$66,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified utas.edu.au

Course structure

5 terms of coursework

  • Year 1, Semester 1: CSA113 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 1
  • CSA118Pharmacy in Health Care
  • CXA137Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care
  • Year 1, Semester 2: CSA114 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 2
  • CXA144Pathophysiology for Health Care
  • HGA246Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
  • Year 1, Spring: CSA208 Biochemistry of Disease and Therapeutics
  • CSA213Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3
  • CSA288Evidence Based Health Care
  • Year 2, Semester 1: CSA214 Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1
  • Year 2, Semester 2: CSA318 Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 2

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

MLTSSLCSOL

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

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a year 12 education in Australia.  Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.  Course-specific requirements The following course-specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree. To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following subjects from the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) (or equivalent), or from the University of Tasmania within the last 10 years:  Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) (TCE), or  General Mathematics (MTG315123) (TCE), or  Mathematics Specialised (MTS415118) (TCE), or  Mathematics Methods Foundation (MTM315117) (TCE), or  Applied Mathematics Foundation Unit (KMA002) (UTAS), or  Introduction to University Mathematics (KMA100) (UTAS) AND •    Satisfactory achievement in one of the following subjects from either the Tasmania Certificate of Education (TCE) (or equivalent), or from UTAS:  o    Chemistry (CHM415115) (TCE), or o    Introduction to Chemistry (KRA161) (UTAS) or o    Physical Sciences (PSC315118) (TCE) Desirable: Biology (BIO315124) (TCE) or Foundations of Biosciences (XAB083) (UTAS) You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you need assistance to meet the prerequisite, we offer foundation units that you can complete before you start your course.  Safety In Practice Requirements This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

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