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Interested in Pharmacy?
Be at the forefront of creating and providing medicines by studying with South Australia’s No.1 university for graduate careers.1
Pharmacy is one of the most trusted professions in Australia and has enjoyed a strong presence in the community for over 150 years.2 By providing patient-centred care and clearly communicating expert advice on medicines to professionals and the general public alike, pharmacists play an integral role in maintaining community health and wellbeing.
Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is South Australia’s only pharmacy degree and your pathway to become a registered pharmacist. You will develop the skills to step into an ever-changing, community-facing career with strong local job outcomes and broad international application.
Opportunities to improve medicines are increasing, both due to an ageing population with increased health needs, alongside technological advances which make it easier and more cost effective for new medications to be created and tested. Our Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science is also the only one of its kind in South Australia, so you can be at the forefront of developing and delivering safe and effective medicines into market.
You can expand your career opportunities and your breadth of knowledge by studying the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science/Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), the only double degree of its kind in Australia.
Postgraduate Study
From 2025, you can study our new Master of Pharmacy program. Build upon your undergraduate studies with an advanced qualification designed to future-proof your skills in contemporary pharmacy practice and lead to a career as a registered pharmacist.
Complete a year-long supervised internship and pharmacy intern training program (ITP) required as part of your accreditation requirements while honing your skills and knowledge in delivering competent, ethical and person-centric pharmacy practice.
The new Master of Pharmacy will also available as package options with our bachelor degrees, allowing you to guarantee your place3 and smooth your transition into professional practice:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Pathway to Master of Pharmacy)
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Pathway to Master of Pharmacy)
Our Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice gives intern pharmacists the opportunity to complete the Pharmacy Intern Training Program.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities. 2Governance Institute of Australia, Ethics Index 2023. 3Academic criteria apply.
Key features
- Study the only professionally accredited pathway to become a registered pharmacist in South Australia.
- Become an expert in discovering, improving, and delivering modern medicines to improve health outcomes for Australians.
- Join one of Australia's Top 10 universities for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmacology.1,2
- UniSA is one of the four founding universities of Australia's prestigious National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE).
- Study a curriculum informed by well above world-class research in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.3
- Gain practical experience in our on-campus, state-of-the-art pharmacy laboratory and pharmacy practice suite.
- Gain two qualifications with just one extra year of study when you complete Australia’s only double degree in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science.
1Ranked equal #9, Shanghai’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022. 2Ranked equal #6, 2023 QS Subject Rankings. 32018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities,1 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.
Our enterprising spirit has made UniSA a renowned centre of innovation in the sectors driving Australia's future forward, including health. Our pharmacy and pharmaceutical teaching staff are internationally recognised and have a practical approach to learning, which means you’ll get the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience as part of your studies.
Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built pharmacy laboratory is the best place to hone your skills using the latest technologies in drug development and pharmaceutical sciences. Build your confidence in our Pharmacy Practice Integrated Learning Suite (PPILS), where you’ll learn to dispense medicines, counsel patients and develop the clinical service delivery skills needed for contemporary pharmacy practice.
UniSA is Australia’s youngest university with a five-star rating for excellence,2 and this excellence shines through in our teaching. We're inspired by challenges and opportunities, and partner with local icons and international organisations to deliver impact and change.
1Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings. 22023 QS Stars Ratings.
UniSA offers the following Pharmacy degrees
Choose your level of study
Short programs
Are you looking to upgrade your existing skills to enhance your career prospects? Or perhaps you just have an interest in a particular subject area and want to further your experience, skills and knowledge. We offer a suite of short programs that will allow you to build your knowledge and skill set.
Designed in collaboration between external partners and expert academics, program content is industry-relevant and up-to-date. Short programs include:
World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Meet the Unstoppables
Meet some of UniSA's unstoppable graduates and explore how you can unlock your unstoppable career in Pharmacy with our world-class degrees.
Growth in Australia’s pharmacy profession is on the rise, with pharmacists working in a variety of environments across retail trade, health care and social assistance, or manufacturing. Career prospects are strong, with an expected 3,100 job openings expected up to 2026.1
As a registered pharmacist, you can work in health settings across:
- hospitals
- local pharmacies
- GP practices
- community services
- aged care settings
- pharmaceutical industry
- defence services
- regulatory bodies
- compounding or critical care services
- infectious disease services
- academia and research
Pharmaceutical science professionals are 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
1Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021
Global networks
As a globally connected university, our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We also have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our students have completed placements and internships with organisations like:
- Community pharmacy banner groups including Amcal, ChemCentral, Chemist King, Chemist Warehouse, National Pharmacies, Priceline, Star Discount and TerryWhite Chemmart
- Public hospital pharmacy departments including Flinders Medical Centre, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Independent community pharmacies
- HPS Pharmacies
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
- Therapeutic Goods Administration
- Drug and Therapeutics Information Service (DATIS)
- Mayne Pharma
- CMAX Clinical Research
- Australian Medicines Handbook
- Icon Group
Industry facts
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How to apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies? ?
You may be eligible to receive credit 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 credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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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.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
What others are saying
I decided to study pharmacy at UniSA because of my love of science and health. The quality of staff is exceptional and I had the opportunity to complete an eight week placement at Noarlunga Hospital in my final semester, which was invaluable.
Amanda Gardecki
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
I chose to study at the University of South Australia because I believe it has good reputation for its education quality, conducive study environment, high quality academic staff and research opportunities.
Wern Chern Chai
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
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)
Having a highly interactive program meant we practised counselling skills in a simulated community pharmacy environment, which contained all the medications necessary to reflect real-life practice.
Fares Al-Sarawi
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Why study at UniSA?
As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us. Here are just three:
Accessible, helpful and flexible
We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.
Graduate success
UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
A five star university
Five stars for research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness and innovation*
*2022 QS Stars Ratings
