科廷科技大学

The goal of pharmacy care is to maximise positive healthcare outcomes and improve patients’ quality of life with minimum risk.

In your first year you will learn the foundations of biochemistry, physiology and pharmacy practice. Your first year will also cover interprofessional healthcare and you will study alongside students from other health science degrees.

In your following years, you will study pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial chemotherapy, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. You will also continue to develop your pharmacy practice skills.

You will complete a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical placements during the course and there are opportunities for you to take your placements interstate and overseas in hospitals, the community or in industry.

What you'll learn

apply extensive knowledge and cognitive skills with initiative and judgement in professional pharmacy practice, and contribute to evidence-based practice through scholarship and research
apply critical thinking, creativity and reflection to plan and execute project work and/or provide solutions to complex pharmaceutical problems with intellectual independence
access, review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information to resolve clinical, professional and scientific problems in pharmacy
communicate effectively as a pharmacist with a variety of audiences to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas for professional and research purposes
utilise pharmacy software and technology for pharmacy practice, scholarship and research purposes
demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning as a pharmacist
provide pharmaceutical services, and undertake pharmacy practice research, with sensitivity to political, social, cultural, geographical, technological and global influences
engage in high-quality, ethical and culturally-competent pharmaceutical service delivery and research as appropriate to individuals, as well as broader sociocultural contexts
work collaboratively and ethically within complex and dynamic practice and research parameters; demonstrating sophisticated skills for numeracy, literacy, technical writing and interpersonal communication

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is the only accredited undergraduate pharmacy course in Western Australia.

It is recognised worldwide, although in some countries you may have to do additional training.

Career information

Careers

Pharmacist
Pharmacologist.

Industries

Clinical pharmacy
Community care
Hospital pharmacy
Retail pharmacy
Research.