Course overview
Pharmacists play a vital role in improving health outcomes through the safe and effective use of medicines, and as key members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
With the profession rapidly evolving, our Pharmacy degree is designed to prepare you for real-world practice from day one, without needing to complete a general science or health degree first.
You’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to practise confidently across a wide range of healthcare settings – from community and hospital pharmacy to aged care, palliative care, general practice and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as compounding and dispensing medicines, providing medicines information and advice, managing medicines, and delivering a broad range of professional pharmacy services. You’ll also develop the skills to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
As your career goals evolve, the course offers flexible pathways. You can graduate after 3 years and 9 months, and begin your internship towards registration, or progress to the Doctor of Pharmacy – four additional trimesters of advanced clinical training. This extended master degree pathway prepares you for expanded roles, including pharmacist prescribing, and allows you to graduate with the title 'Doctor of Pharmacy'.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Career outcomes
Pharmacists are playing an increasingly important role in healthcare, with expanding responsibilities in areas such as prescribing, vaccination and medication management. Workforce demand for pharmacists continues to grow, with strong employment outcomes for graduates (Source: ).
Careers
- Community pharmacist (including pharmacist in charge, pharmacy owner)
- Hospital pharmacist
- Credentialled pharmacist (medication review)
- Aged care pharmacist
- General practice pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical industry pharmacist
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Medicines policy officer
- Researcher
Industries
- Community pharmacy
- Healthcare
- Aged care
- Primary care (general practice)
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Government and policy
- Research and education
Professional accreditation and recognition
The program is seeking, but has not yet been granted, accreditation from the Australian Pharmacy Council and approval from the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Subject to accreditation, graduates may be eligible to apply for provisional registration as a pharmacist and undertake a supervised practice (internship) year in accordance with Pharmacy Board of Australia requirements. Graduates may also be eligible to apply for entry into further postgraduate study, including the Doctor of Pharmacy.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly ranked for employment outcomes
Ranked #1 in Australia for undergraduate Pharmacy full-time employment (Good Universities Guide 2026).
Train in industry-leading facilities
Build practical skills in Curtin’s model pharmacy and simulation facilities, using high-fidelity, immersive environments, and authentic digital and patient-centred simulations.
Study pharmacy from day one
Start building your pharmacy-specific knowledge and skills from the first year of your degree, with a clear pathway to professional practice or further study.
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Course structure
From your first semester, you’ll study pharmacy practice alongside foundational sciences including pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, human biology and pathophysiology.
As you progress, you’ll develop expertise in pharmaceutics, formulation and pharmaceutical technology, as well as integrated pharmacology and therapeutics – linking scientific knowledge with clinical decision-making and patient care.
Work-integrated learning is embedded throughout the degree, with half-day placements in first year, one-week placements in second and third years, and an eight-week professional placement in your final year. This progressive placement structure allows a smooth transition from undergraduate learning into professional practice and advanced clinical study.
To support your practical training, you’ll learn in Curtin’s purpose-designed model pharmacy, which simulates real-life healthcare settings and progressive skill development. You’ll learn how to compound sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products, administer vaccinations, conduct comprehensive medication management reviews and deliver high-quality patient care.
You’ll have access to a wide range of placement opportunities, including in community, hospital, rural and international settings, ensuring exposure to diverse healthcare environments. You’ll benefit from Curtin’s strong links to community and hospital pharmacy, and engagement with leading professional bodies, giving you an authentic learning and industry-relevant experience.
You can choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and pursue an internship pathway, or apply for the Doctor of Pharmacy to continue your studies.
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Detailed course structure and unit information
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Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- any course-specific requirements
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- English language requirement.
I am an international student
Studying on an Australian student visa? See entry requirement details for international students.
Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the .
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
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I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
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