Course and Subject Handbook 2018 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2018.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]

Course Code	71809
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of a pass degree in Pharmacy from this or any other university within the last three years. Normally students will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum overall score of 7.5 with a minimum of 7 in each of the four components within 2 years prior to applying for registration upon graduation
Additional selection requirements	Students may be required to undertake work additional to the pass degree before commencing honours.
Special admission requirements	A quota may be imposed on the number of students accepted for entry to the honours course depending on the availability of supervisors. The graduate course is not available to those who have previously been awarded the Pharmacy honours degree.
Post admission requirements	Depending on the area of research and/or professional experience placement activities, students must comply with the relevant mandatory pre-placement requirements of the University and the Host facility. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements throughout their enrolment in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion, graduates of the course will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of Pharmacy
Critically review, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence and scientific literature to identify and propose solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
Apply knowledge of research principles to plan and execute a piece of scientific research with some independence
Communicate clearly and coherently through advanced English language and numeracy proficiency, verbal presentation skills and computer literacy (including word processing, databases, graphics and statistical packages), a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

PC4501:12 Pharmacy Honours Part 1 of 2

PC4502:12 Pharmacy Honours Part 2 of 2

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time, not available part-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	For entry, students must have successfully completed the JCU BPharm within the last 3 years or an equivalent Australian qualification accredited by the APC and be a registered pharmacist with AHPRA.
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BPharm(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable