Bachelor of Pharmacy
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 70810 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
QTAC Pre-requisites | English, Maths B, Chemistry |
Additional selection requirements | Submit JCU internal application form by 30 September |
Special admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Course Structure
Level 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
PC1001:03 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
PC1004:03 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PC1002:03 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
PC1003:03 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2
PC1005:03 Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 1
Level 2
BC2014:03 Principles of Biochemistry for Pharmacy Students
PC2002:03 Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 3
PC2004:03 Professional Pharmacy Practice 1
PC2006:03 Dermatology for Pharmacists
HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
PC2001:03 Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 2
PC2003:03 Integrated Metabolism and Nutrition for Pharmacists
PC2201:03 Infectious Diseases and Immunology for Pharmacists
Level 3
PC3002:03 Cardiovascular and Renal Therapeutics for Pharmacists
PC3102:03 Health Care for Pharmacists
PC3204:03 Professional Pharmacy Practice 2 Part 1 of 2
CH3100:03 Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 4
PC3001:03 ENT, Eyes and Respiratory Pharmacy
PC3005:03 Nervous System and Mental Health for Pharmacists
PC3201:03 Musculoskeletal Pharmacy
PC3205:03 Professional Pharmacy Practice 2 Part 2 of 2
Level 4
PC4101:03 Endocrine and Reproductive Pharmacy
PC4102:03 Oncology, Haematology and Toxicology for Pharmacists
PC4103:03 Professional Pharmacy Practice 3
PC4203:12 Advanced Professional Pharmacy Practice
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified level 1, 2, 3 or 4 subjects:
BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 Economics for Business
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
BU1112:03 Business Law and Ethics
CP1030:03 IT Fundamentals
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
MG1731:03 Management in the New Global Economy
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
BX2081:03 Consumer Behaviour
BX3072:03 Managing Small and Medium Enterprises
SP3006:03 Sports Medicine
PC4104:03 Pharmacy Project
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time, not available part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Must successfully complete all level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject Must successfully complete all level 3 subjects before attempting any level 4 subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 5 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions | Advanced standing will not normally be granted for subjects prescribed for levels 2, 3 or 4 of the course |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available both within this course and as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Entry to in-course Honours At the start of level 3 of the course the Head of School will invite applications from students
Graduate entry to Honours Successful completion of the pass degree in Pharmacy, within the previous three years
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