Foundation Studies Program Standard (Health and Biomedical Sciences), Leading to Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College, Australia

Foundation Studies Program Standard

Our Foundation Studies Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at university.
 

Program Benefits

• For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
• We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
• The program is streamed, allowing you to choose subjects to suit your bachelor degree choice.
• You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
• In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

Leading to: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Become a vital part of the healthcare system that makes a real difference in people's lives. The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) will ensure you graduate with a competitive edge. Step into clinical practice and learn in our state-of-the-art pharmacy laboratory.

Gain 12-weeks practical experience in community pharmacies and hospitals. Build networks to accelerate your career aspirations. Learn how to dispense medicines, counsel patients and deliver quality care. You’ll acquire the skills needed for contemporary pharmacy practice.

Benefit from our strong links with clinical practice and the community. Work alongside experienced clinicians, award-winning researchers and academics. Develop technical expertise and essential skills to effectively collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Improve lives in one of the world's most trusted and in-demand professions.

What you'll learn
 

Learn how to provide expert knowledge to consumers and be part of a healthcare team. Discover best care practices and how to accurately dispense medicines. You’ll gain the skills needed to undertake and manage health-centred research projects.

Our curriculum is guided by key industry bodies including the National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE), the Pharmacy Board of Australia, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists in Australia.?

Focus on a variety of topics including foundational sciences and pharmacy courses. You’ll also conduct laboratory work, getting hands-on experience to grow your skills in pharmacy practice.

Other key topics include:

• Chemistry and human physiology
• Providing personalised drug information and expert advice for patients
• Preparing, studying and monitoring medicines and their use.

Build a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences in your first two years. You’ll expand your clinical skills and learn about how to manage common diseases. Collect and interpret health information to provide patient-centred care. Investigate ethical pharmacy practice, including the responsible supply of medicines.

In your third and fourth years, you'll enhance your clinical decision-making skills and learn to compound and formulate medications. Discover quality use of medicines and advanced pharmacy practice service delivery. You’ll also study clinical trials and international regulation of medicines.

In your final year, you’ll complete 12-weeks of placements in community and hospital pharmacies. These opportunities can also extend to rural and international experiences.

Assessments will be practical, research-based and professionally focused. They include simulated patient interactions, quizzes, examinations, group projects and professional portfolios.