Course overview
Pharmacists aim to optimise the medicines-related outcomes of health consumers to improve their quality of life. In this course, you'll gain the skills to prepare and dispense medicines, and provide person-centred health advice.
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Career outcomes
Pharmacist jobs across Australia are expected to grow by more than 20% by 2035.Âą
Careers
- Pharmacist
Industries
- Community pharmacy
- Hospital
- Aged care
- General practice
- Government
- Research
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Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Highly ranked course
#1 in Australia for full-time employment, #1 in WA for median salary, learner engagement, learning resources, overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Work experience
You’ll complete clinical placements at community pharmacies and hospitals, with national and international travel opportunities.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Hear from our students
"I was initially drawn to pharmacy because of my passion for human biology and chemistry at high school. Through multiple placements, I’ve got to experience what it means to be a real-world pharmacist - and have even secured a part-time job in a community pharmacy alongside my studies. Beyond the course, being a part of Western Australian Pharmacy Students Association (WAPSA) and attending pharmacy social events has been loads of fun!"
Caspar Townsend
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
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Course structure
In the first year of this course, you will learn the foundations of pharmaceutical science, physiology, human disease and pharmacy practice. You’ll also learn interprofessional healthcare, studying alongside students from other health science disciplines.
You’ll then study pharmaceutics (the science of dosage forms), biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology (how medicines work) and pharmacotherapy (treating disease with medicines).
Practical experience
Throughout your studies, you will continue to develop your pharmacy practice skills. You’ll learn how to administer vaccines and will complete clinical placements totalling a minimum of eight weeks (at least 300 hours). Placements may include interstate and overseas opportunities in hospital, community and other healthcare settings.
After graduating, you must complete at least 1,575 hours (about a year full-time) of supervised professional practice to be eligible for general registration as a pharmacist.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
Students who have completed both CHEM1006 Pharmaceutical Chemistry and PATH1000 Introduction to Pathophysiology may be eligible to begin the course in the Summer Period (starting in December). If you have completed (or are currently completing) these units, and you also meet the Course Switcher criteria, please make sure to submit your application before Semester 2 results are released. This will allow your application to be prioritised for assessment. Please note that the Summer Period starts in the first week of December.
Minimum ATAR entry required
This course requires you to achieve a minimum ATAR/selection rank to be considered for entry, but does not guarantee selection.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,600*
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.
All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.
Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’sĚý.
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How to apply
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Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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