Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) course from University of New England emphasises scientific rigour, clinical experience, and develops your critical thinking skills to ensure you are prepared for the vital and changing role of pharmacy in Australia's collaborative healthcare environment.

Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours with UNE?

UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours program is available to study either online or on campus. In fact, we were the first university to offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours by distance education.

If you are studying online, our mandatory on campus intensive schools in Armidale allow you to take advantage of our modern teaching and research facilities.

Develop a strong foundation in basic and pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacy practice and explore a range of dynamic career opportunities in healthcare and industry.

Career outcomes

Graduate with a set of diverse clinical and analytical skills, ready to adapt to the evolving role of pharmacists in Australian health care settings.

Some career areas you could consider include:

community or hospital pharmacy (further your passion for rural healthcare issues by engaging with the Rural Support Programs, including the Intern Incentive Allowance for Rural Pharmacies and Rural Intern Training Allowance, targeted at improving access to medicines and services for people living in remote regions of Australia);
drug production and manufacturing;
marketing and drug development in the pharmaceutical industry;
Health care policy adviser.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Methods for Inquiry in Health and Social Care
Quantitative Skills with Applications
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Pharmaceutical Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 084829D
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Chemistry and any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
If you do not have this knowledge, we recommend you apply for admission into the Bachelor of Scientific Studies to complete initial studies and then apply to transfer into our Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours.
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Proof of identity and citizenship.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34800 AUD / year

≈ 34800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10780 AUD / year

≈ 10780 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

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

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Overview

Why study the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours with UNE?

Career outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Armidale

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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