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AUD 47400

Tuition Fee (AUD)

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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80%

Min GPA

Program Overview

La Trobe's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is your path to a successful career as a pharmacist.

Accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), this degree builds your understanding of how medicines can help in treating diseases, how medicines can impact people's lives, and the importance of patient-centred and individualised care. You'll develop the practical, technical and human skills needed to provide medicines to the public.

Based at our Bendigo Campus, you'll have access to La Trobe's on-campus training pharmacy as well as community and hospital networks. Plus you'll benefit from embedded training in vaccination delivery, mental health first-aid and medication reviews, so you'll graduate well-positioned for a successful career.

In your first two years, you'll study the fundamentals in science – biochemistry, chemistry, physiology and pharmacology – along with pharmacy subjects. Across your next two years, you'll focus on subjects such as pharmacy practice and therapeutics (treatment of diseases). You'll delve into public health – examining issues in rural and remote Australia and across Indigenous communities. You'll also learn about the dynamic digital health space.

Choose a pharmacy course designed in consultation with our industry advisory committee, practicing pharmacists and researchers. That way, you can be confident your skills are in demand. After graduation, you'll be eligible to complete a one-year internship and take the Australian Pharmacy Board exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist.

Industry experience is a big part of this degree. Use it to set yourself apart when you participate in a range of community and hospital placements throughout your degree, and hone the practical pharmacy skills you'll use in your career

As a qualified pharmacist, you'll graduate ready to start your career in a highly trusted profession.

You'll learn:

  • Biochemistry, haematology and pharmacology
    • Understand how various biochemical and physiological systems of the body work and how diseases and medicines affect these systems.
  • Therapeutics
    • Understand how medicines can be used to treat diseases. Gain insight into Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and the Australian healthcare system. Learn counselling and communication techniques that equip you to deliver patient-centred care.
  • Digital health
    • Learn about the evolving use of digital technologies in healthcare. Delve into the technological, clinical, social, legal and ethical impacts of the digitisation of healthcare.
  • Pharmaceutical practice
    • Develop expertise in the practical applications of pharmaceutical care, including drugs used in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, infections, endocrinology, psychiatry, oncology and palliative care.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 4

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025

Closed

Mar 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    47400

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia
     

    Scholarship-UG for India

    Eligibility High School Scoring Scholarship Amount
    65% to 74.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    75% to 79.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    80% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

    Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent Scholarship Amount
    60% to 69.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    70% to 74.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    75% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

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