Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
New curriculum
The new curriculum allows students to undertake the study of a Major in their final year of the program. Majors are offered in Rural Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and International Exchange. These majors allow students to participate in a range of activities including extended placements in rural or industrial environments or to participate in an international exchange program.
Assumed knowledge
It should be noted that most of the first year units of study will be taught on the assumption that students have reached the standard of assumed knowledge specified in Table 1.
Prerequisites and corequisites
To be eligible to enrol in Second Year, Third Year and Fourth Year units of study, students must have completed the prerequisite unit(s) of study. Any corequisite unit(s) of study not previously completed must be taken concurrently (see Table 1).
Registration requirements for pharmacists
A student who intends to qualify to be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1964 is first required to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy. In addition he/she is required to serve not less than 1824 hours as an assistant to a registered pharmacist in a pharmacy within the Commonwealth of Australia, at the same time as completing an Intern Training Program (ITP). This period must be served following the successful completion of the degree.
Further details concerning the requirements for registration can be obtained from the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
GPO Box 9958
Melbourne VIC 3001
Enquiries: 1300 419 495
Overseas callers: +61 7 3666 4911
Web: www.pharmacyboard.gov.au
Postal address:
AHPRA
GPO Box 9958
Sydney NSW 2001
Course rules
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
PH001 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
(1)
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is either on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) plus a satisfactory result in the STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test) or equivalent (and subject to special admissions provisions as set out in the Coursework Rule) .
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Students who completed an Australian Year 12 examination in either of the two preceeding years, have no tertiary record, and have completed at least the last four years of secondary education at a rural school, may be eligible for admission under the Faculty of Pharmacy Rural Students Entry Scheme for study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy. Under this scheme, a limited number of places will be available to applicants whose ATAR is not more than five points below the Main Round ATAR cut-off.
4 Requirements for award
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, including:
5 Additional requirements prior to commencing clinical placements
(1)
Information about the procedures for gaining clearance for clinical placements will be provided after enrolment.
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The New South Wales Department of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This involves a criminal record check according to NSW Health policy.
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All students should complete a prohibited employment declaration as required by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
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All students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements. The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NSW Health guidelines.
6 Progression rules
(b)
successfully completed the first year units of study, prescribed by the Faculty as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the second year, as set out in Table 1.
(2)
Candidates may not take a third year unit of study until they have successfully completed all the first year units of study, and all the second year units of study prescribed as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the third year, as set out in Table 1.
(b)
successfully completed all the third year units of study prescribed by the Faculty as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the fourth year, as set out in Table 1.
(4)
Candidates who fail one unit of study in the third year, and who have no previous record of failure in the degree, may apply for a prerequisite waiver which would allow enrolment in the full complement of subsequent year units of study, together with the failed unit of study.
7 Majors
(1)
Completion of a major is not a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing one major. A major requires the completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major. The majors available are:
8 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program. Admission to the honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of third year.
(a)
candidates to normally be of no more than three years standing, and normally have no fail or absent fail results; and
(3)
Honours students can progress to second semester Honours only if they obtain a credit average in their first semester marks. Students who fail this requirement will go back to the Pass stream, fourth year second semester.
(a)
complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 30 credit point honours pathway described in the table of units for the degree; and
|
Level of honours |
Honours mark |
HWAM |
|---|---|---|
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First Class |
mark >= 85 |
HWAM >= 75 |
|
Second Class, Division 1 |
mark >= 80 |
70 <= HWAM < 75 |
|
Second Class, Division 2 |
mark >= 75 |
65 <= HWAM < 70 |
|
Honours not awarded |
mark < 75 |
HWAM < 65 |
(6)
HWAM means the Honours Weighted Average Mark calculated from results for all 2000, 3000 and 4000 level units attempted for the degree, weighted 2, 3 and 4 for the respective levels. The Honours units of study are given a weighting of 8 in this calculation.
WAM = |
sum(M x C x L) | ||
| sum(C x L) |
0.
Where M is the mark, C is the credit point value, and L is the level or weighting or level of the unit of study.
9 University Medal
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A student must obtain a WAM of 85 or greater over the entire degree, and must achieve minimum final honours mark of 90 or greater in two honours units of study - Research Methods and Honours. The medal is awarded at the discretion of the Faculty to the highest achieving students who in the opinion of the Faculty have an outstanding academic record, in accordance with the Coursework Rule.
10 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2008 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2008 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2008 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2013. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Undergraduate units of study
Table 1: Bachelor of Pharmacy pass degree, honours degree and majors
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
First Year |
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| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC 2-unit Biology. Semester 1 students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1903 It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with this unit of study. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR1811 Foundations of Pharmacy |
6 | A HSC Chemistry |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR1812 Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences |
6 | A HSC Chemistry C PHAR1811, CHEM1611 |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1612 Chemistry B (Pharmacy) |
6 | C CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
6 | A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 cp of Junior Chemistry N AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2001, MBLG2111, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG1901 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy |
6 | C PHAR1811 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR1822 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics C PHAR1812 |
Semester 2 |
Second Year |
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| PHAR2811 Drug Discovery and Design A |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR2812 Microbiology and Infection |
6 | P BIOL1003, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR2813 Therapeutic Principles |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, BIOL1003, MBLG1001, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 1 |
| PHSI2601 Physiology for Pharmacy |
6 | P CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1001 or BIOL1101 or BIOL1901 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 |
Semester 1 |
| PCOL2605 Pharmacology for Pharmacy |
6 | P CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2821 Drug Discovery and Design B |
6 | C PHAR2811 and PCOL2605 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2822 Pharmacy Practice |
6 | P PHAR1811 and PHAR1821 C PHSI2601 and PCOL2605 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2823 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 C PHAR2812 |
Semester 2 |
Third Year |
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| PHAR3811 Cardiovascular and Renal |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1a |
| PHAR3812 Respiratory |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1a |
| PHAR3813 Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1b |
| PHAR3814 Gastrointestinal |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813 |
Semester 1b |
| PHAR3821 Mental Health |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3822, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2a |
| PHAR3822 Neurology |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2a |
| PHAR3823 Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2b |
| PHAR3824 Oncology and Immunology |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3823 |
Semester 2b |
Fourth Year |
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| PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4814 Pharmacy Management I |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4821 Professional Practice |
12 | P PHAR4811 C PHAR4822, PHAR4823 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4822 Clinical Placement |
6 | P PHAR4811 C PHAR4821, PHAR4823 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4823 Pharmacy Services and Public Health |
6 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 C PHAR4821, PHAR4822 |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year Honours |
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| PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4815 Research Methods |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4830 Honours |
24 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4815 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year Rural Major |
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| PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4814 Pharmacy Management I |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4824 Aboriginal and Rural Health |
12 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 C PHAR4825, PHAR4826 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4825 Rural Clinical Placement |
6 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 C PHAR4824, PHAR4826 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4826 Rural Pharmacy Services & Public Health |
6 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 C PHAR4824, PHAR4825 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year International Major |
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| PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4814 Pharmacy Management I |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4832 Pharmacy International Exchange |
24 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year Industrial Major |
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| PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice |
6 | P All third year units of study. C PHAR4811, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4814 Pharmacy Management I |
6 | P All third year units of study C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4831 Pharmacy Industrial Placement |
24 | P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |