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Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHPP

SATAC Code
414523 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Prerequisites
One of the following:
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Biology
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Assumed Knowledge
None

Admissions
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Entry Scores
2023 Guaranteed Entry
Year 12 (ATAR-based): 95.00
TAFE/RTO: N/A
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2022 Cut-Offs
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
One of the following:
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Biology

Assumed Knowledge
None
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From 2023 this program will accept applicants for direct entry via SATAC. Applicants will be required to complete one of the following prerequisite SACE Stage 2 courses: Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Degree overview

Embark on an exciting career with Australia’s only double degree in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.
Join a university ranked in the World Top 150 for pharmacy and pharmacology.¹
Study a curriculum informed by well above world-class research in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.²
Gain hands-on experience from renowned teachers and researchers in state-of-the-art pharmacy and chemistry laboratories.
Join a university with more than 50 years’ experience in pharmacy education and research.
Study in UniSA’s $247 million state-of-the-art Bradley Building.
Get professional practice experience during placements in a range of practice settings including community and hospitals.
Gain credentials from one of the four founding members of Australia’s prestigious National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE).
Benefit from our industry connections within the pharmacy profession, and links with internationally renowned research concentrations.
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people.³ As one of the World’s Top Young Universities⁴, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.

¹2022 QS Subject Rankings. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).³UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. ⁴Ranked #46, 2021 THE Young University Rankings, Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50.

Snapshot

Hope Stahl, pharmacy in campus laboratory

Start your unstoppable career in the discovery, formulation, approval, evaluation and marketing of medicines, with this unique double degree.

Offering the only degree of its kind in Australia, at UniSA you'll be equipped with a breadth of skills to research, develop and advise on the use of effective treatments and products for the benefit of human health.

You’ll also learn how to deliver expert patient care to ensure that medicines are used to enhance health outcomes and minimise harm, as you embark on a pathway towards becoming a registered pharmacist.

What you'll need

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in university clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

What you'll learn

This double degree will equip you with the knowledge, expertise and practical skills needed to embark on a range of diverse roles in the ever-changing fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.

You’ll develop a strong understanding of drug product development, drug use in the community, and trends affecting drug formulation in the future.

As part of this degree, you’ll complete a pharmacy-related research project and be able to tailor your study to particular areas of interest when you select from a range of specialist courses. In addition, you’ll get practical industry experience with a field placement or an industry-focused research project under the supervision of an academic or staff member.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
For students commencing in first year of the DOUBLE DEGREE
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Human Physiology 100	BIOL 1049	4.5
Health Professional Essentials	PHAR 1008	4.5
Health and Society	HLTH 1025	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Chemistry 101	CHEM 1007	4.5
Human Physiology 101	BIOL 1050	4.5
Pharmacy Practice 1	PHAR 1009	4.5
Quantitative Methods in Health	MATH 1065	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Dosage Form Design 1	PHAR 2014	4.5
Elective 1		4.5
Pharmacology A	PHAR 2023	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Dosage Form Design 2	PHAR 2016	4.5
Elective 2		4.5
Pharmacology B	PHAR 2021	4.5
Drug Discovery	PHAR 2010	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Dosage Form Design 3	PHAR 3024	4.5
Elective 3		4.5
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics	PHAR 2006	4.5
Drug Development 1	PHAR 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Dosage Form Design 4	PHAR 3025	4.5
Elective 4		4.5
Pharmacology C	PHAR 2022	4.5
Pharmacy Practice 2	PHAR 2017	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1A	PHAR 3018	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1	PHAR 3020	4.5
Quality Use of Medicines	PHAR 3021	4.5
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry Experience	PHAR 3014	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1B	PHAR 3019	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 2	PHAR 3022	4.5
Therapeutics, Nutrition and Exercise	PHAR 3026	4.5
Pharmaceutical Commercialisation	PHAR 3013	4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Advanced Therapeutics	PHAR 4018	4.5
Pharmacy Practice 3	PHAR 4023	4.5
Professional Placement	PHAR 4017	13.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacy Practice 4	PHAR 4024	4.5
AND EITHER
Issues in Contemporary Pharmacy Practice	PHAR 4019	4.5
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Pharmacy Management Essentials	PHAR 4014	4.5
Pharmacy Practice Elective	PHAR 4026	4.5
OR
Frontiers in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science	PHAR 4025	9
For students commencing in the BACHELOR OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE, please refer to the IBPA program home page for the first and second year courses.
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Dosage Form Design 3	PHAR 3024	4.5
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics	PHAR 2006	4.5
Pharmacology A	PHAR 2023	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacy Practice 1	PHAR 1009	4.5
Pharmacy Practice 2	PHAR 2017	4.5
Dosage Form Design 4	PHAR 3025	4.5	Note(s): 7
AND EITHER
Pharmacology B	PHAR 2021	4.5
OR
Pharmacology C	PHAR 2022	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1A	PHAR 3018	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1	PHAR 3020	4.5
Quality Use of Medicines	PHAR 3021	4.5
Drug Development 1	PHAR 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1B	PHAR 3019	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 2	PHAR 3022	4.5
Pharmaceutical Commercialisation	PHAR 3013	4.5
Therapeutics, Nutrition and Exercise	PHAR 3026	4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Pharmacy Practice 3	PHAR 4023	4.5	Note(s): 7
Advanced Therapeutics	PHAR 4018	4.5	Note(s): 7
Professional Placement	PHAR 4017	13.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacy Practice 4	PHAR 4024	4.5
AND EITHER
Frontiers in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science	PHAR 4025	9	Note(s): 7
OR 9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES
Issues in Contemporary Pharmacy Practice	PHAR 4019	4.5	Note(s): 7
OR
Pharmacy Management Essentials	PHAR 4014	4.5
OR
Pharmacy Practice Elective	PHAR 4026	4.5
For students commencing in the BACHELOR OF PHARMACY, please refer to the IBPH program home page for the first and second year courses.
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Dosage Form Design 3	PHAR 3024	4.5
Specialist Course 1		4.5	Note(s): 4
Specialist Course 2			Note(s): 4
Specialist Course 3			Note(s): 4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Dosage Form Design 4	PHAR 3025	4.5	Note(s): 7
Drug Discovery	PHAR 2010	4.5
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry Experience	PHAR 3014	4.5
Specialist Course 4			Note(s): 4
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Drug Development 1	PHAR 2009	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1A	PHAR 3018	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 1	PHAR 3020	4.5
Quality Use of Medicines	PHAR 3021	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmaceutical Commercialisation	PHAR 3013	4.5
Therapeutics, Nutrition and Exercise	PHAR 3026	4.5	Note(s): 7
Pharmacotherapeutics Practice 1B	PHAR 3019	4.5
Pharmacotherapeutics Theory 2	PHAR 3022	4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Pharmacy Practice 3	PHAR 4023	4.5	Note(s): 7
Advanced Therapeutics	PHAR 4018	4.5	Note(s): 7
Professional Placement	PHAR 4017	13.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Pharmacy Practice 4	PHAR 4024	4.5
AND EITHER
Frontiers in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science	PHAR 4025	9	Note(s): 7
OR 9 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES
Issues in Contemporary Pharmacy Practice	PHAR 4019	4.5	Note(s): 7
OR
Pharmacy Management Essentials	PHAR 4014	4.5
OR
Pharmacy Practice Elective	PHAR 4026	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Group 1 - Research and Development/Manufacturing
Structure Determination and Analysis	CHEM 2026	4.5
Advanced Structure Determination and Analysis	CHEM 2027	4.5
Synthetic Chemistry	CHEM 2028	4.5
Advanced Synthetic Chemistry	CHEM 2029	4.5
Group 2 - Biosciences
Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modelling	PHAR 3017	4.5
Biochemistry	BIOL 2014	4.5
Immunology	BIOL 2037	4.5
Genetics	BIOL 2016	4.5
Microbiology	BIOL 2051	4.5
Introduction to Public Health	HLTH 1038	4.5
Group 3 - Business Principles
Retailing	MARK 2032	4.5
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5
Accounting for Business	ACCT 1008	4.5
Marketing Analytics	MARK 2010	4.5
Group 4 - Pharmacy Specific Electives
Pharmacy Management Essentials	PHAR 4014	4.5
Issues in Contemporary Pharmacy Practice	PHAR 4019	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.

2. Student registration with the relevant board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required in order to study this program. Students who do not meet registration criteria and are refused registration by AHPRA, or who have their registration rescinded during the program, will be unable to continue in the program. Further information will be provided by the University with offer letters.

3. Students are required to satisfy the standards of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions and facilities in which clinical or field placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them satisfying the requirements for completion of the program.

Notes

1. Students are advised that they may be required to spend at least one clinical or field placement outside Adelaide.

2. Students are required to undertake professional placements in registered pharmacies or accredited institutions and some of these placements may be held outside the normal teaching weeks of the University.

3. Students are strongly encouraged to study full-time. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment. Part-time students are normally expected to complete the program in eight years or less.

4. Electives must be chosen from Groups 1 - 3 (listed). Students may choose elective courses from any of those listed in the groups but are advised that electives may be affected by timetabling or pre-requisites, and may only be offered if there is sufficient demand.

5. Students may choose elective courses from any of those listed in the Groups but are advised that electives may be affected by timetabling or pre-requisites, and may only be offered if there is sufficient demand.

6. In consultation with the Program Director, students will choose one 4.5 optional course from the range of University electives or from other available courses.

7. This course contributes towards the honours grade for the program.

Study hours

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

simulated patient interactions
quizzes
portfolios
presentations
online activities
exams
tests
assignments
reports

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.

You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Why Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Pharmacy students discussing medication

UniSA gives you skills which are transferrable globally, and can be tailored to suit your interests and career ambitions.

Renowned researchers and leading academics will teach you specialist pharmaceutical knowledge and skills in research, drug development and manufacturing quality control. You’ll study a curriculum informed by well above world-class research in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.¹

You’ll learn in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including purpose-built pharmacy laboratories where you’ll explore drug development and pharmaceutical sciences, and our $247 million Bradley Building, located in the North Terrace BioMed City precinct. Additionally, our Pharmacy Practice Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS) is where you’ll learn to dispense medicines, counsel patients and develop the clinical service delivery skills needed for contemporary pharmacy practice. Here, you’ll have virtual access to the entire product range which is stocked in any pharmacy.

You’ll benefit from UniSA’s industry connections, and gain valuable international pharmaceutical industry experience through potential study tours or overseas placements. The honours component of this degree satisfies the academic requirements for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, however to become a registered pharmacist you’ll need to undertake the Pharmacy Intern Training Program (ITP) at UniSA or another accredited Pharmacy ITP.

²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Real-world connections

You’ll complete a minimum of 80 hours in an industry project or placement relating to your area of interest, during which time you’ll further expand your professional network. Examples of recent placement sites include Avance, BioCina, CMAX, CSIRO, Mayne Pharma, Forensic Science SA, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), and Vaxine Pty Ltd.

Examples of industry projects, as well as tasks students have undertaken at placement sites, have included analysis of clinical trials data (CMAX), tableting manufacturing (Mayne Pharma), developing new methods for drug detection (Forensic Science SA), improving a vaccine formulation (Vaxine Pty Ltd) and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals (SAHMRI).

Our affiliation with several internationally renowned research groups, such as the Centre for Cancer Biology, provides you with valuable networking opportunities and industry contacts.

We also host regular University-wide alumni events, employee master classes and employment expos in Australia and overseas.

Dr Jacinta Johnson, recipient of the 2018 Early Career Pharmacist award

Dr Jacinta Johnson is a UniSA Lecturer and Pharmacy graduate who was the recipient of the 2018 Early Career Pharmacist award.
Video courtesy of the PSA Excellence Awards 2018, sponsored by Symbion.

Career outcomes

Your career

The advanced and broad range of knowledge learned through this double degree could see you employed in a wide range of exciting roles – from drug development and clinical trials to a professional career in community, hospital or industrial pharmacies.

People who are successful in this field are meticulous, accurate and results driven. You may be communicating directly with patients, so exceptional interpersonal skills are also vital.

The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly growing, due in part to an ageing population, the global pandemic and technological advances which make it easier and more cost-effective for new medications to be created and tested. South Australia's pharmaceutical industry is set for further expansion with an $85 million drug manufacturing plant being built in Adelaide, which will increase local job prospects.

Employment opportunities are diverse. You’ll be qualified to take on professional roles in many areas, including:

evaluation of medicines by government regulatory agencies
identification and measurement of drugs by analytical laboratories
clinical trials that test the efficiency of medicines in patients
interrogation of medicine usage to improve health outcomes and minimise health costs
marketing and sales of medicines for human and veterinary use
research and development of new drugs and medicines
manufacturing and quality control to ensure high quality medicines are produced
intellectual property and patent law

Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) component of the double degree can apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, however to become a registered pharmacist, you’ll need to undertake the Pharmacy Intern Training Program (ITP) at UniSA or another accredited Pharmacy ITP.

Pharmacists work in a range of settings, including:

hospitals
pharmacies
compounding or critical care services
infectious disease services
defence services
pharmaceutical industry
academia and research

Professional accreditation and recognition

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) component of the double degree is accredited with the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) component of the double degree satisfies the academic requirements for provisional registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Eligibility for general registration is determined by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and includes a suitably recognised and appropriate period of supervised training.

Industry facts

In Australia, pharmacy graduates had the highest rate of full-time employment (93.2%) of any study area in 2021.

QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021

To November 2026, healthcare and social assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – an increase of 301,000 jobs.

Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021

Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s.

Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021

How to apply

Applying to study with us:

Go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply.
You will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application.

This double degree is also available to students studying the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) who have met the grade point average (GPA) requirements and have been made an offer into the degree.

Deferment

This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.

Credit Transfer

Get a head start on your degree. Find out if you're eligible for credit from previous studies.

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Entry pathway

We believe in equal access to further education, so we offer a range of pathways to university.

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Scholarships

Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.

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UniSA Excellence Scholarships

$5,000 scholarship for South Australian students with an ATAR of 99 who enrol to study a UniSA undergraduate degree.

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UniSA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship

Up to $10,000 per annum (full time) for South Australian students who obtain an ATAR of 99.95 or IB equivalent and enrol to study at UniSA.

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Your study experience and support

Our campuses are home to fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. But you’ll also discover that your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved. You’ll find student sports and fitness facilities, community clinics, tech zones and chill-out spaces. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and loads more.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Student services

Our student services provide you with all the support you need at university. We want you to succeed, and if you need help, we're here to assist. You can access a full range of support services, including:

academic counselling
personal counselling
social support services, including family support and nearby childcare
common rooms
prayer rooms
security officers
career services and mentoring
Wirringka Student Services, offering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a supportive place to study
as well as services offered through our student association, USASA.

When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.

24/7 digital environment

Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with modern facilities including lecture theatres, libraries and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments.

Your study spaces

Cancer Research Institute.jpg

You’ll have access to:

purpose-built pharmacy laboratories
pharmacy collaborative teaching room and student common area
chemistry laboratory
biology laboratory
Pharmacy Practice Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS)

You’ll also be able to access on-campus spaces including modern lecture theatres, collaborative teaching rooms, and relaxed student lounges.

Your program director

I am a passionate chemistry and pharmaceutical science educator who has been undertaking teaching and research at UniSA since 2008, becoming program director in 2017. The double degree is an excellent opportunity to broaden career options to both pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, giving students the best of both worlds.

AsPr Matt Sykes

Program Director

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AsPr Matt Sykes

Program Director

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How do I apply?

There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.

Applications for admission into the University of South Australia’s undergraduate and most postgraduate degrees are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Visit satac.edu.au and follow the links.

For the MBA degrees please apply through the UniSA MBA Application Portal. Applications for a small number of degrees are submitted direct to UniSA through our Apply Online portal. It will be noted on the degree page if you need to apply via Apply Online.

Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Master of Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
Is there a closing date for applications?

Undergraduate
Yes. The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be given equal consideration is in early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers (mid January). Some degrees will not make any offers after the main offer round. Please click here find all of the key dates for applications here.

Postgraduate
Most postgraduate degrees do not have a closing date for applications. However, there are exceptions, so it is best to check – either on the SATAC website, Apply Online or the degree homepage. Postgraduate offers are normally ‘rolling’, meaning they may be sent out at any time up until the program starts. This also means that applications may close at any time without warning, if the quota is filled earlier. For this reason, postgraduate applications should be submitted without delay. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquiries team on (08) 8302 2376 or via the online enquiry form.
What credit can I receive for previous studies?

Credit transfer or advanced standing

You may be eligible to receive a credit transfer or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving a credit transfer will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.

Recognised prior learning

If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning for this experience. Receiving recognised prior learning will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.

How do I get credit?

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.

Many of our credit transfer arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor.
Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?

UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.

Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.

If you are interested in studying an MBA please contact admissions@unisa.edu.au and our Future Student Enquiries team will contact you regarding your enquiry.

Alternatively, you can complete a MyCareerMatch career profile. MyCareerMatch is an online career profiling tool that you can use free-of-charge through UniSA. MyCareerMatch specialises in career profiles and provides you with a personalised career report outlining information about your personality style and a list of career options, which are complementary to your natural strengths and talents.

We have many events throughout the year where you can speak with a lecturer or tutor about your degrees of interest. You can find out what is happening at UniSA by visiting our events page or by signing up to our mailing list, so you're the first to know about careers events, information sessions, degree requirements, scholarships and more!

There are also many career counsellors external to the University that you can discuss your career options with. If you are unsure where to start your search, you can contact the Government's Work Ready team (formally Skills for All). Visit skills.sa.gov.au or call 1800 506 266.

You may also find Job Outlook a helpful resource in your decision-making.
Where can I get further information?

It can be difficult to decide what degree you would like to do and where. You might find information from government organisations will help to weigh up your degree and provider options.

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Visit the SATAC website to find out important news, events and information on applying to university in South Australia. Visit Study with Us to find out everything you need to know about studying at UniSA, admissions and the application process.

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What others are saying

I enjoyed chemistry and biology in school and always knew I wanted to study pharmacy. This double degree provides a broader range of knowledge about medications; from their discovery and development through to what information patients need to know prior to taking medications. A highlight of my studies was being awarded the SA/NT Pharmacy Student of the Year.

Rebecca Tattingham

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)