Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

About the course

This Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) provides a comprehensive foundation for a career in pharmacy, covering pharmacology, therapeutics and how medicines are developed, tested and used safely. You’ll build knowledge across drug development, clinical trials and patient-focused practice in an on-campus learning environment. The degree is designed as an undergraduate honours qualification in pharmacy and pharmacology. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles as pharmacists and related positions across community and hospital pharmacy settings, supporting safe and effective medicine use for patients. The program also prepares you for work in areas linked to medicines and healthcare such as therapeutics support, clinical trials and drug development environments. Career pathways align with an undergraduate honours qualification in pharmacy and pharmacology. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 81.50* or equivalent.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)