2. Undergraduate degree requirements
Introduction
The information in this chapter is in summary form and is subordinate to the provisions of the degree Resolutions, which can be found in Chapter 3.
Results
For all units of study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, the following mark ranges apply:
| Abrev | Grade | Mark |
|---|---|---|
|
HD |
High Distinction |
85–100 |
|
D |
Distinction |
75–84 |
|
CR |
Credit |
65–74 |
|
P |
Pass |
50–64 |
|
R |
Satisfied requirements |
|
|
F |
Fail |
Below 50 |
|
AF |
Absent Fail |
|
Honours
The following Honours grades apply from 2008. A grade of Honours is determined by the HWAM and final mark in Advanced units of study.
| Grade | HWAM | Minimum average mark in Advanced units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1M | First class Honours and University Medal | 85 | 90 |
| H1 | First class Honours | 75 | 85 |
| H21 | Second class Honours, Division 1 | 70 | 80 |
| H22 | Second class Honours, Division 2 | 65 | 75 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Summary of requirements
The degree is a full-time four-year course with progression towards the degree by the accumulation of credit points. The requirements are set out in the Senate Resolutions, which should be read by all intending candidates (see Chapter 3).
The degree may be awarded at the Pass or Honours level.
To satisfy the requirement for the degree, candidates must gain a minimum of 192 credit points by completing the units of study prescribed for the degree.
New curriculum
A new Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum was introduced into first year in 2008, with second year commencing in 2009.
The new curriculum allows students to undertake the study of a Major in their final year of the program. Majors are offered in Rural Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and International Pharmacy. These majors allow students to participate in a range of activities including extended placements in rural or industrial environments or to participate in an exchange program.
Students who commenced prior to 2008 will continue with the current curriculum. Years 3 and 4 of the new curriculum will be introduced progressively from 2010 onwards. Table 1 refers to the new units of study for Years 1 and 2, however units of study for Years 3 and 4 are listed for students enrolled prior to 2008.
Assumed knowledge
It should be noted that most of the first year units of study will be taught on the assumption that students have reached the standard of assumed knowledge specified in Table 1.
Prerequisites and corequisites
To be eligible to enrol in Second Year, Third Year and Fourth Year units of study, students must have completed the prerequisite unit(s) of study. Any corequisite unit(s) of study not previously completed must be taken concurrently (see Table 1).
Registration requirements for pharmacists
A student who intends to qualify to be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1964 is first required to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy. In addition he/she is required to serve not less than 2000 hours as an assistant to a registered pharmacist in a pharmacy within the Commonwealth of Australia. This period must be served following the successful completion of the degree.
Further details concerning the requirements for registration can be obtained from the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales:
3rd Floor, 28 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9281 7736
Fax: +61 2 9281 2924
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 2
Haymarket
NSW 1240 Australia
Degree resolutions
See Chapter 3.