Course Overview

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Doctor of Pharmacy at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor (honours) programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

93,159

Staff Ratio

14.0:1

International

45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

76.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Doctor of Pharmacy
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Doctor of Pharmacy topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)/Doctor of Pharmacy
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates Immunisations It is a mandatory requirement for all students to complete all immunisation and testing requirements in order to commence placements as part of the Student Experiential Placement program. For more information see: Immunisation compliance Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Recent Year 12 graduates Immunisations It is a mandatory requirement for all students to complete all immunisation and testing requirements in order to commence placements as part of the Student Experiential Placement program. For more information see: Immunisation compliance Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with Higher Education study Immunisations It is a mandatory requirement for all students to complete all immunisation and testing requirements in order to commence placements as part of the Student Experiential Placement program. For more information see: Immunisation compliance Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with VET study Immunisations It is a mandatory requirement for all students to complete all immunisation and testing requirements in order to commence placements as part of the Student Experiential Placement program. For more information see: Immunisation compliance Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with work and life experience Immunisations It is a mandatory requirement for all students to complete all immunisation and testing requirements in order to commence placements as part of the Student Experiential Placement program. For more information see: Immunisation compliance Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Monash University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP). International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 30 in Physics equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 35 in Biology equals 4 aggregate points. A study score of 35 in Physics equals 4 aggregate points. A study score of 40 in Biology equals 5 aggregate points. A study score of 40 in Physics equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 6 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP). International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. Subject adjustment A study score of 30 in Biology equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 30 in Physics equals 2 aggregate points. A study score of 35 in Biology equals 4 aggregate points. A study score of 35 in Physics equals 4 aggregate points. A study score of 40 in Biology equals 5 aggregate points. A study score of 40 in Physics equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 6 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants will not be admitted to this course solely on the basis of a VET qualification. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course and may be eligible for subject adjustments. Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score . Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options . SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

93,159

Total students

Staff Ratio

14:1

Students per staff

International Students

45%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students93,159

Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

76%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£42,660

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

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