Pharmacy (Honours)

Overview

This Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree offered at La Trobe University 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.

Career Outcomes

After graduation, you'll be eligible to apply to complete a one-year supervised internship and take the Australian Pharmacy Board exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist. You can then work in a range of settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmacy professional organisations, government agencies, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies or research facilities. Possible roles include:

• Community or hospital pharmacist
  • Play a vital role in your community. Assess clinical conditions, review medication profiles, deliver vaccinations, offer advice on medication and keeping healthy, prescribe and dispense medicines.
• Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Research, develop and test new medications and other products, such as foods or medical technologies.
• Pharmaceutical regulator
  • Make recommendations on drug use in Australia and play a pivotal role in public health and safety.
• Australian Defence Forces pharmacist
  • Provide pharmacy services to Australian defence personnel in a variety of environments worldwide.
• Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia pharmacist
  • Provide vital pharmacy services to very remote areas throughout Australia

Accreditation

Accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)