Equip yourself to succeed in the constantly growing field of pharmacy
Pharmacy involves the study of medicines and their effects on the body, encompassing the processes of drug discovery, development and delivery. A rapidly evolving field, pharmacy faces constant changes in new technologies, drug therapies and healthcare policies. To stay ahead, professionals must be adaptable and embrace these changes.
UNE’s pharmacy offerings are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this dynamic facet of our healthcare system. With a long history of preparing adults for changes in the workplace, UNE focuses on key topics such as drug discovery, pharmacology, patient care and medication management. Our courses enable you to be a future-fit professional, adapting to the rapid transformations in pharmacy.
UNE caters to the diverse needs of students by offering both online and on campus learning modes. Online learners can collaborate with fellow students from different backgrounds and industries, creating meaningful networks for the future. On campus students can enjoy the convenience of campus accommodation, sports facilities and support services. You can choose to study with us on a full-time or part-time basis, with three trimesters per year.
You will graduate from UNE feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the field of pharmacy, no matter where your career takes you. Our commitment to creating future-fit pharmacy graduates is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced academic staff who provide you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the study options related to pharmacy on offer at UNE.
2024 Health scholarships
Starting a UNE Health course in 2024? Get up to $12,000 toward your studies. For more information about the range of health scholarships and subsidies available, register your interest now.
What our students say
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Choosing to continue into postgraduate study at UNE was an easy decision. My study experience throughout my undergrad was supportive, engaging and prepared me to further my education.
Andrea Jaggi, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary) graduateFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Pharmacy
As technology advances and our population ages, you will need to be adaptable and innovative to stay ahead. Study pharmacy with UNE and graduate with the pharmaceutical knowledge and technical skills needed to meet the challenges and opportunities that await in the dynamic healthcare industry.
Why study with us?
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Careers in Pharmacy
Studying pharmacy with UNE will equip you with the skillset you will need to secure positions in a wide range of careers and industries within the pharmaceutical sector. As our population ages and new technologies arise, pharmacy professionals can find work in a variety of settings, such as community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, research organisations, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies.
- Community pharmacist
Work in retail pharmacies, dispensing prescription medications and counselling patients on medication use. - Hospital pharmacist
Prepare and dispense medications in hospital and monitor patient medication regimens. - Clinical pharmacist
Work as a medication therapy expert in healthcare settings, including clinics and nursing homes. - Pharmaceutical industry representative
Promote and sell pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers or ensure regulatory compliance. - Research pharmacist
Conduct research studies on new drug therapies, designing and implementing clinical trials and analysing data. - Pharmacy manager
Manage pharmacy operations including staffing, inventory management and financial management. - Government pharmacist
Develop and implement policies and programs in government agencies such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) or Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). - Consultant pharmacist
Provide medication management and consulting services to healthcare organisations or individual patients.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
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