Bachelor of Pharmacy for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

A pharmacy degree opens up careers in many areas, including as a community, hospital or consultant pharmacist, and roles in the pharmaceutical industry, government, regulatory bodies, research and clinical trials. Our graduates work around the world - many in high-level positions.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Our course is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. To become a registered pharmacist, you need to complete the course and a year's internship training under the supervision of the Australian Pharmacy Council.

After a period of practical experience, students can become associates of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Why study Bachelor of Pharmacy?

Pharmacists make a difference to people's health in hospitals, aged-care facilities and local communities. Our course gives you the knowledge, experience and expertise you need to make a difference from moment you graduate as a medicine expert and healthcare professional.

We are pioneers in pharmacy education, offering the longest-established pharmacy course in Australia and the most progressive and modern.

The course incorporates innovative technology, such as MyDispense, a safe environment to learn about interacting with patients and other health professionals when dispensing medicines, and Pharmville, a whole database of fictional patients with 'real' health needs.

You'll gain work experience in hospitals, community pharmacies and rural settings - some students have worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Or you might choose our International Experience Elective to practice pharmacy in the UK, USA or Singapore.

Little wonder we produce such graduates as Vicki Lui, who enjoys the challenge of dispensing medicines effectively and safely at the busy Box Hill Hospital, or Michael Nunan, who travelled to the Solomon Islands on a scholarship to learn how medicine can improve health. He's now the Pharmacy Support Officer for country's Ministry of Health.

We can give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference too.

This course is also offered in Malaysia. Find out more about studying this course at our Sunway campus.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • RC (Parkville)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,363 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at Parkville: full-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course code: 2628

CRICOS code: 026696D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   info@pharm.monash.edu.au
Telephone +61 3 9903 9635
http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 35,240 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at Parkville: full-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course code: 2628

CRICOS code: 026696D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Malaysia Student Enquiries

Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my

Double degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE studies

Due to strong competition for places, students who have completed Certificate or diploma-level TAFE courses are unlikely to be offered a place. VCE studies undertaken at TAFE will be considered. The faculty requires high achievement in VCE Chemistry, English (either), and Mathematical Methods (CAS). Studies in VCE Biology and/or Physics are also recommended.

In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

University studies

Preference is given to applicants who have completed the equivalent of a full year of study in an undergraduate degree (e.g. science or biomedical science). A high level of academic achievement at tertiary level should be demonstrated. Prerequisite studies in Chemistry, English and Mathematics can be met at either the VCE or tertiary level. In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

Other

Studies at Monash College (other than MUFY) and Monash Diplomas are not suitable for entry into pharmacy. Relevant work experience is only used in fine-tuning selection.

Special application requirements

All Bachelor of Pharmacy applicants must complete and submit a Monash University Pharmacy Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy).

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL.

Special application requirements

All applicants (domestic and international) applying for the Bachelor of Pharmacy via VTAC must complete a Monash University Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy). The UMAT is no longer required for entry. The form can be found at http://www.adm.monash.edu/admissions/vtac/. In order to be eligible for a round 1 offer through VTAC applicants will need to submit the form no later than 5pm, 3 January 2013.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Parkville Malaysia
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP RC Contact us

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is currently not available to domestic students.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE studies

Due to strong competition for places, students who have completed Certificate or diploma-level TAFE courses are unlikely to be offered a place. VCE studies undertaken at TAFE will be considered. The faculty requires high achievement in VCE Chemistry, English (either), and Mathematical Methods (CAS). Studies in VCE Biology and/or Physics are also recommended.

In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

University studies

Preference is given to applicants who have completed the equivalent of a full year of study in an undergraduate degree (e.g. science or biomedical science). A high level of academic achievement at tertiary level should be demonstrated. Prerequisite studies in Chemistry, English and Mathematics can be met at either the VCE or tertiary level. In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

Other

Studies at Monash College (other than MUFY) and Monash Diplomas are not suitable for entry into pharmacy. Relevant work experience is only used in fine-tuning selection.

Special application requirements

All Bachelor of Pharmacy applicants must complete and submit a Monash University Pharmacy Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy).

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0; or TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 100 with 24+ in Writing and no section lower than 20.

Special application requirements

All applicants (domestic and international) applying for the Bachelor of Pharmacy via VTAC must complete a Monash University Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy). The UMAT is no longer required for entry. The form can be found at http://www.adm.monash.edu/admissions/vtac/. In order to be eligible for a round 1 offer through VTAC applicants will need to submit the form no later than 5pm, 3 January 2013.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Parkville Malaysia
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 12

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

PHARMACY

Pharmacy is the study of medicine, and understanding and utilisation of medication in relation to patient care, in order to optimize medicines-related health outcomes.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum integrates four study streams.