Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Step into a rewarding career as a pharmacist, where science meets patient care. Explore how medicines are developed and used to improve health, gain hands-on clinical experience and prepare to make a real impact in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutraceutical industries. With our five-star rating for overall experience*, you'll graduate career-ready with expertise in both clinical practice and research. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Take specialist courses in areas such as pharmacy management, complementary and alternative medicine and pharmacology. Expand your knowledge and skills during 150 hours of professional practice placements in clinical settings like the Gold Coast University Hospital, including the opportunity for rural and international placements. We know the best outcomes for patients and health professionals come from close collaboration, so you'll learn with students from different health fields to ensure you're ready to work in healthcare teams after you graduate. Step into the future of pharmacy Train in cutting-edge labs that bring learning to life. Explore our immersive virtual pharmacy, real dispensary, and specialised labs in formulation, pharmacology and analysis, designed to provide next-level practical experience. Advance your research skills With this honours degree, you'll gain advanced research skills that open doors to postgraduate study. Strengthen your employment prospects with the ability to conduct research, evaluate outcomes and apply evidence-based practice across a range of professional settings. *Good Universities Guide 2026 Related degrees Bachelor of Pharmacy – 1395 Progression is dependent upon satisfying eligibility requirements. Program accreditation The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) . Professional recognition Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (Ahpra) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact Ahpra to confirm registration requirements. Attendance information This program is offered full-time on-campus. As a full-time student you will generally attend 22-24 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week. Trimester 2 Intake If you commence in Trimester 2 you will be required to undertake compulsory study in Trimester 3 in the first year of the program. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Ruby Allen Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) "The on-campus experience really stood out to me compared to solely online learning. The simulations at Griffith offer realistic scenarios you can expect to encounter in the pharmacy world." Work-integrated learning Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. In Year 3, you are required to undertake unpaid placements which require full-time attendance at a pharmacy workplace for a four week block. Some placements may be located outside the Gold Coast area and include the opportunity to undertake a rural placement. Opportunities to undertake international placements, in addition to mandatory placements, may be available. Total work placement (hours): 150. Pathways to further study Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) may have the opportunity to undertake higher degree research studies via the Master of Health and Medical Research (5763) , Master of Philosophy (5001) or Doctor of Philosophy (6001) . Professional Practice requirements There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study: Vaccinations and Health Tests Licenses and Certificates Online Training Health Placement Requirements Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.