Bachelor of Pharmacy at Griffith University, Brisbane

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Full Time

Bachelor of Pharmacy

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

077649M

CRICOS provider code

00233E

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$174,000 total

Per year

A$43,500/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Pharmacy at Griffith University in Brisbane is a four-year degree that prepares students for a career as a registered pharmacist in Australia. Students work through structured semesters, completing prescribed units of study covering pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacotherapy, clinical practice, and patient care. Credit is awarded in accordance with standard Australian university practice via units and credit points, and students build towards a capstone experience in their final year involving supervised professional practice.

The course is designed to emphasise both the scientific and practical aspects of pharmacy. Students gain technical knowledge in medicinal chemistry, therapeutics, pharmacology, and drug delivery systems. Practical skills are built through laboratory classes and extensive work-integrated learning, including clinical placements. Placements take place in community and hospital pharmacies and give students real experience working with Australian healthcare teams and patients, which is essential for meeting the requirements to apply for registration as a pharmacist.

Throughout the degree, students also develop communication, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, all of which are valued by employers in healthcare. This course is suitable for those interested in health, science, or working directly with patients, and who are prepared for the responsibilities of safe and effective medicine management. Please check the official Griffith University or CRICOS website for detailed admission and structure information.

Australian pharmacy degrees involve direct industry engagement and professional placements, and graduates generally meet the academic requirements for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. As with other Australian higher education students, international students may work 48 hours per fortnight during study and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-graduation.

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 pharmacies or chemist shops
Hospital pharmacist in public and private healthcare facilities
Roles in pharmaceutical industry (e.g. quality assurance, regulatory affairs, medical information)
Consultant or clinical pharmacist in aged care and specialist clinics
Research assistant in medical and pharmaceutical research
Government or health policy adviser roles related to medicines management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Pharmacy at Griffith 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$174,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Community pharmacist in pharmacies or chemist shopsHospital pharmacist in public and private healthcare facilitiesRoles in pharmaceutical industry (e.g. quality assurance, regulatory affairs, medical information)Consultant or clinical pharmacist in aged care and specialist clinic...

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