Undergraduate + Postgraduate
Bachelor of Human Sciences (Pharmaceutical Health) and Master of Pharmacy
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Domestic Student Fees
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 12.5
- 10
- 82.5
- 288
- 336
- 320
- 70
- 1220
- 64
- 85
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
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Course details
This combined bachelor's and master's (CBM) is a four-year program, designed for you to excel as a pharmacist, highlighting the critical role pharmacists play as frontline healthcare providers and equipping you for the expanding scope of practice across diverse healthcare settings and specialised fields.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- 85
- Semester 1
- 4 years full time
- CM039
- 116859G
- Undergraduate + postgraduate
- Perth (Crawley campus)
Why study this course
- Finish your studies in a four-year timeframe, earning not just one but two degrees. This distinctive accomplishment sets you apart in the job market, offering a competitive edge as you embark on your career journey post-graduation.
- Gain practical experience through simulated learning, guided by clinical tutors to develop essential clinical and patient-care skills.
- You'll develop knowledge about medicines and the human skills so essential for healthcare professionals who care for others.
- This course was designed with a contemporary future-focused curriculum to equip you with the advanced knowledge and human skills necessary for the evolving pharmacy and healthcare landscape.
Course accreditation
The Master of Pharmacy (51500) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
Graduates are eligible to register to practise as a pharmacist in Australia after completion of an internship in a community or hospital pharmacy.
You'll learn to
- engage with people and patients, enhancing your communication, empathy, and health literacy skills which are crucial for effective healthcare interactions.
- deepen your understanding of respective disciplines and refine the ability to communicate results and analyse data effectively.
- use valuable skills from your initial contact with patients in a healthcare context. These will be integral to your future professional interactions.
- work effectively from practising experts at the cutting edge of pharmacy.
- design robust scientific research methods, laying the foundation for coursework and research-based postgraduate degrees.