Pharmacy
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Length
4 years full-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
Developed to address a shortage of pharmacists in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia, this course aims to provide graduates committed to providing quality primary healthcare. Key features include an emphasis on rural health issues, emphasis on the integration of science components with patient-orientated components of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care, skills in optimising patient therapeutic outcomes and improving patient health, consideration of the role of the pharmacist as a member of the primary healthcare team, and placements in regional Victoria.
Work has commenced on the $230-million Centre for AgriBiosciences and the $90-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies include biology, chemistry, introduction to pharmacy practice, psychology studies for pharmacy, pharmaceutical formulation, organisation and function of cells, and pharmacy mathematics. Major areas of study in later years include pharmacy practice, therapeutics, pharmaceutical formulation, biotechnology, complementary medicines and quality use of medicines.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics (presentation, formulation and design of drugs), pharmacology (the actions of drugs), pharmacy practice and therapeutics.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Laboratory coat and safety glasses - up to A$30. Students can buy these from any supplier, including the La Trobe University Bookshop; they remain students' personal property.
The estimated maximum total cost for clinical experience and associated travel and accommodation is A$500 per full-time week of placement. Costs may be less, and some may be reimbursed as follows. First-year students (travel only): up to A$20; second-year students (1-week placement): up to A$500; third-year students (1-2 weeks' placement): up to A$1000; fourth-year students (up to 6 weeks' placement): up to A$3000. Please note: international students cannot claim reimbursement of their travel and accommodation costs for placements.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
RC
Extra requirements
Applicants must complete and submit a La Trobe Pharmacy Personal Data form (available from www.latrobe.edu.au/pharmacy) by 2 November 2009.
Interviews will be held between November 2009 and January 2010, and applicants notified.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods (either).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Honours is available in fourth year.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find work as pharmacists in hospital or community practices, in both rural and metropolitan locations.
Professional recognition
Graduates seeking professional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Victoria must complete a period of supervised pre-registration employment (currently one year), then pass a final Board examination. Under reciprocal arrangements, this registration is recognised throughout Australia and in several other countries.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html
Contact information
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Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, Bendigo campus:
T (03) 5444 7351
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover