{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Bendigo", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time or part-time equivalent", "prerequisite": "English (Please refer to <a href=\"#entry-requirements\">admission requirements<\/a> for details)", "courseDescription": "<p>Take the first steps on your path to playing a vital role in your community and a successful career as a pharmacist with La Trobe&#39;s accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).<\/p><p>Build your understanding of how medicines treat diseases and impact people&#39;s lives, and the importance of patient-centred and individualised care. Access our on-campus training pharmacy and get work-ready by participating in a range of community and hospital placements.<\/p><p>By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), you will:<\/p><ul><li>understand biochemistry, haematology and pharmacology and how systems of the body work, and how diseases and medicines affect these systems<\/li><li>learn counselling and communication techniques that equip you to deliver patient-centred care<\/li><li>explore the evolving use of digital technologies in healthcare and the technological, clinical, social, legal and ethical impacts of digital health<\/li><li>develop expertise in the practical applications of pharmaceutical care, including drugs used in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, infections, endocrinology, psychiatry, oncology and palliative care<\/li><li>examine issues in public health, including rural and remote Australia and across Indigenous communities<\/li><li>graduate eligible to complete a one-year internship and take the Pharmacy Board of Australia exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p>", "prerequisite": "<p>VCE: <span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement to have other information considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "selRankAdj": "<p>VCE: A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics equals 6 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics or Physics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points<\/p>", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement to have other information considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p><span>Subject Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement to have other information considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p><span>Subject Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "<ul><li><p>Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/undergrad\/how-to-apply\/pathways\/work-recognition\">La Trobe University Work Recognition<\/a> webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement to have other information considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/apply\/international\/requirements\">Language requirements<\/a> for further information.<\/p><\/li><li><p><span>Subject Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": [{"vtacCode":2100213591,"feeTypeCode":"CSP","specialization":"Pharmacy (Honours) (First Nations Australian Entry)"},{"vtacCode":2100224201,"feeTypeCode":"CSP","specialization":"Pharmacy (Honours)"}], "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BIO1CO\" target=\"_blank\">BIOLOGY OF CELL AND ORGANISM<\/a><\/td> <td> BIO1CO<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CHE1C1A\" target=\"_blank\">CHEMISTRY 1A<\/a><\/td> <td> CHE1C1A<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CHE1C1B\" target=\"_blank\">CHEMISTRY 1B<\/a><\/td> <td> CHE1C1B<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HBS1HBA\" target=\"_blank\">HUMAN BIOSCIENCES A<\/a><\/td> <td> HBS1HBA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA1IPP\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA1IPP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/STM1001\" target=\"_blank\">MAKING SENSE OF DATA<\/a><\/td> <td> STM1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA1PFA\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION A<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA1PFA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1RAE\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1RAE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA2FQM\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS IN QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA2FQM<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MIC1IPE\" target=\"_blank\">INFECTIONS, PANDEMICS AND EPIDEMICS <\/a><\/td> <td> MIC1IPE<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CHE2MOC\" target=\"_blank\">MEDICINAL AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY<\/a><\/td> <td> CHE2MOC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BCH2MBC\" target=\"_blank\">METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BCH2MBC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA2PGA\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACOLOGY A<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA2PGA<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA2PGB\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACOLOGY B<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA2PGB<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA2THA\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS A (CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY)<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA2THA<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HIM1UDH\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL HEALTH<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM1UDH<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MED3ABS\" target=\"_blank\">APPLICATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE<\/a><\/td> <td> MED3ABS<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CHE3BPH\" target=\"_blank\">BIOPHARMACEUTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> CHE3BPH<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BIO3CBH\" target=\"_blank\">CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND HAEMATOLOGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BIO3CBH<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA3FNH\" target=\"_blank\">FIRST NATIONS HEALTH IN AUSTRALIA<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA3FNH<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA3PFB\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION B<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA3PFB<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA3THB\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS B (METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE)<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA3THB<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA3THC\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS C (PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY)<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA3THC<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA3THD\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS D (ANTI-INFECTIVES)<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA3THD<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4THE\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS E (ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE)<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4THE<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4TIP\" target=\"_blank\">THERAPEUTICS IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4TIP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-5\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-5\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4DUS\" target=\"_blank\">FUNDAMENTALS OF DRUG USE IN SOCIETY<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4DUS<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4GP\" target=\"_blank\">GROUP PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4GP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PHA\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY HONOURS PROJECT A<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PHA<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PHB\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY HONOURS PROJECT B<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PHB<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PHC\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY HONOURS PROJECT C<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PHC<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PPM\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACY PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PPM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PCC\" target=\"_blank\">PERSON-CENTRED CARE IN PHARMACY PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PCC<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PCA\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES A<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PCA<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHA4PCB\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES B<\/a><\/td> <td> PHA4PCB<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-8\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-8\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <p> Students to select one learning pathway from the list below. <\/p> <p> <u>Stream<\/u> <\/p> <ul> <li>Group coursework honours<\/li> <li>Individual honours project<\/li><\/ul> <p>For more information on these please refer to the <a href=https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/SHPB target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/SHPB\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply the fundamental science behind medicinal and therapeutic care to improve health outcomes for patients<\/li><li>Formulate, prepare, supply and dispense medications and therapeutic products in an accurate, safe and efficient manner<\/li><li>Respectfully counsel and communicate in a health literate manner drug, therapeutic and health information to socially and culturally diverse audiences, including professionals, patients and the public<\/li><li>Search, critically analyse and evaluate the latest information and knowledge regarding drugs, drug therapies, treatment implications and disease states to improve professional services<\/li><li>Effectively engage with cultural and societal diversity to develop and optimise the most appropriate therapeutic treatment for the patient's benefit in any given clinical situation<\/li><li>Apply principles of quality use of medicines that optimises patient outcome consistent with professional and ethical responsibilities mandated by the pharmacy profession<\/li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in interprofessional teams to achieve evidence-based solutions to healthcare problems<\/li><li>Apply leadership and management skills to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services<\/li><li>Plan and execute projects in science or pharmacy and communicate research findings to specialist and non specialist audiences<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you&#39;ll be eligible to apply to complete a one-year supervised internship and take the Pharmacy Board of Australia exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist. You can then work in a range of settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmacy professional organisations, government agencies, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies or research facilities. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li>community pharmacist<\/li><li>hospital pharmacist<\/li><li>working as part of the team in a GP clinic<\/li><li>providing in-home medicine reviews<\/li><li>leading a medication advisory committee at an aged care facility.<\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) may be eligible to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $8,988 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don\u2019t have to pay it back.\">(CSP)<\/span> per 120 credit points.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$8,988 (CSP) per 120 credit points.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)<\/h4><p><p><span>Clinical placements may incur accommodation, meals and travel costs and these will vary depending on the placement venue (occasionally interstate) and duration. Payment of these costs are the students responsibility.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>Equipment<\/h4><p><p>Depending on subjects chosen, extra costs may include a lab coat, safety glasses, a dissecting kit or other laboratory equipment. Information relating to laboratory equipment will be made available upon subject commencement and costs may be between AUD$50 - AUD$100. These items may be purchased from any supplier and remain the students' personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD $150 for a uniform, name badge and equipment. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; however La Trobe University branded uniform must be purchased from a university approved vendor. These items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": true, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": { "name": "Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)", "url": "https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/data\/atar-downloads\/2022\/bachelor-of-pharmacy-honours-bendigo.pdf", "size": "222.2 KB" } }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Ask a question" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Become a vital member of the health community<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Learn from experts in our on-campus training pharmacy and in real-world clinical settings.<\/li><li>Understand biochemistry, haematology, pharmacology, and the impact of illness and medicine on the body, then build the human skills that set you apart.<\/li><li>Get a deep understanding of the industry when you explore public health and the evolving use of digital technology in healthcare.<\/li><li>Graduate ready to undertake a one-year internship and the necessary exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place at La Trobe.<\/p>", "contactCallBtn": { "show": true, "link": "tel:1300135045", "text": "Call 1300 135 045" }, "contactConsultBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "contactChatBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/chat", "text": "Live chat" }, "contactAskBtn": { "show": true, "link": "https://www.latrobe.edu.au/contact/question", "text": "Ask a question" }, "howToApplyVtacStatusText": "Book a 1:1 consultation", "howToApplyUacStatusText": "Find out how" }, "atarPeriod": "based on the January 2026 ATAR profile", "feeAdditionalDescription": "" } }