Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours (M4C)

University of Tasmania

Bachelor's degree

Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences, Social Sciences

Study Programme Details

City: HOBART

Country: Australia

Admission Sessions: Summer Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time, Part Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Bachelor's degree

Duration

12 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Embark on a research-focused academic journey with the Pharmacy (Honours) program at the University of Tasmania. This program offers an opportunity for students passionate about research to undertake Graduate Honours either full or part-time following graduation. Engage in planning and conducting a research project that culminates in a thesis, allowing you to contribute to the evolving landscape of pharmacy sciences.

Overview

The Pharmacy (Honours) program at the University of Tasmania is a dynamic exploration of research within the Division of Pharmacy, School of Medicine. Through careful planning and execution, students work on a research project under the guidance of academic staff. The program involves conducting a comprehensive literature review, developing a research plan, and ultimately preparing a research thesis. Join this innovative journey by visiting the university website for more information.

As part of the course, students actively participate in research skills tutorials, presenting their findings regularly to peers and academic staff, fostering a collaborative and engaging academic environment.

Admission Requirements

Qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree.
Achieve the required grade in qualifying studies.
Meet prerequisite subjects and English language requirements.
Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
The graduate honours course is open to pharmacy degree holders.
Honours applicants are typically expected to have a credit-grade point average, but those below credit average may be considered based on academic record and relevant post-graduation experience (minimum 3 years).

One year’s full-time work or two years’ part-time in one of the following:

clinical pharmacy/pharmacology

pharmacy practice

pharmaceutical science

chemical ecology and toxicology

Invest in your academic and research journey with a course fee of $37,950 AUD for international students. Gain valuable insights and skills to propel your career in pharmacy research.

Future Career Outcomes

Honours students specialise in a particular field of study and at the same time are exposed to a range of opportunities for undertaking higher degrees and following careers in pharmacy practice or the pharmaceutical sciences.

Choice of a particular Honours research topic does not mean that a student undertaking further studies (e.g. Masters or PhD) is required to continue in the same project area.