Bachelor Honours Degree Pharmacy Full Time

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

at Curtin University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

096304A

CRICOS provider code

00301J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$186,240 total

Per year

A$46,560/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at Curtin University takes four years of full-time study on the Bentley campus in Perth. Students complete a structured sequence of units combining pharmaceutical science, clinical pharmacy, and health care practice. Across the degree, you'll learn about drug development, the safe use of medicines, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, and pharmacy practice in both community and hospital settings.

As an honours qualification, this degree includes a substantial research component, usually culminating in a final-year project. The course structure includes core units, electives, and placements arranged in collaboration with local pharmacies, hospitals, and other health care organisations. These professional placements give you the chance to apply theory in real pharmacy settings and meet pharmacy registration requirements in Australia.

Throughout the course, you'll build practical skills in medication management, patient counselling, compounding, and therapeutic decision-making. There is a strong focus on communication with patients and other health professionals, as well as ethical and legal considerations specific to pharmacy practice. The curriculum is guided by Australian professional requirements and links to industry partners across Western Australia.

This course is well suited to those who are interested in science and health, enjoy helping others, and want to work directly with both medicines and patients. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to complete the internship year required to apply for registration as a pharmacist in Australia. International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation. Application requirements include English language proficiency (typically IELTS 7.0 overall or equivalent) and successful completion of other academic prerequisites. Confirm all entry and regulatory details on Curtin's official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Community pharmacist in retail pharmacies
Hospital pharmacist in public and private hospitals
Pharmaceutical industry specialist
Regulatory affairs officer
Quality assurance or manufacturing roles in pharmaceutical companies
Pharmacy-related research positions
Medicines policy or project work in government or public health organisations

Australian industries hiring pharmacy graduates include community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy departments, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and clinical research sectors.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at Curtin University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$186,240 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Community pharmacist in retail pharmaciesHospital pharmacist in public and private hospitalsPharmaceutical industry specialistRegulatory affairs officerQuality assurance or manufacturing roles in pharmaceutical companiesPharmacy-related research positionsMedicines policy or proje...

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