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

  • Normally candidates will have obtained a GPA of 6 (Distinction or better) for the subjects completed for levels 1 and 2 of the course

  • A quota may be imposed on the number of candidates accepted for entry to the honours course depending on the availability of supervisors

Graduate entry to Honours

Successful completion of the pass degree in Pharmacy, within the previous three years

  • Normally candidates will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree

  • Candidates may be required to undertake work additional to the pass degree before commencing honours