Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
Be at the forefront of the evolving pharmacy sector with a comprehensive education in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and management. This unique degree provides a breadth of skills and knowledge that goes beyond traditional pharmacy to develop skilled and confident practitioners that will be highly sought after in the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Be at the forefront of the evolving pharmacy sector with a comprehensive education in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and management. This unique degree provides a breadth of skills and knowledge that goes beyond traditional pharmacy to develop skilled and confident practitioners that will be highly sought after in the healthcare sector. It will prepare you for a wide range of careers in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, healthcare governance, research, the pharmaceutical industry, general practice or aged care.
The role of a pharmacist continues to expand beyond traditional dispensing roles into the provision of more advanced clinical services, including:
reviews of how medicines are used by individual patients
evaluations of how medicines are used in health systems
vaccine administration
becoming a part of general practice and aged care services
This future-focused degree reflects the complexity and evolution of the profession. You’ll develop your skills in a range of current areas of practice (e.g., home medicine reviews) and future areas of practice.
The bachelor’s degree will focus on foundational and pharmaceutical sciences including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry. The master’s degree explores advanced pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy practice and management. You can also take elective courses from our Master of Public Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management programs to complement your pharmacy studies and further expand the breadth of your education.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
