Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Scholars Program) (P3001) is a four-year honours degree for high-achieving pharmacy students, delivered at Monash's Parkville campus (also offered at Monash University Malaysia). Students learn how the body works, how medicines work, and how to provide comprehensive patient care as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The course includes mandatory Student Experiential Placements (StEPs), requiring police and working-with-children checks. Scholars Program students receive exclusive learning opportunities, including a Dean's scholarship (domestic students only). Note: the live course page's CRICOS code for P3001 (082370F) differs from the code stored in this record (077791E); the course title, structure and qualification ("Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Scholars Program)") match exactly, so the mapping has been kept, but the discrepancy is flagged here rather than silently resolved.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic:

Selection is ATAR-based (Parkville): 2026 lowest selection rank to which an offer was made was 90.00; lowest ATAR to which an offer was made in 2026 was 80.40; the Monash Guarantee threshold for 2026 entry is 80.
Prerequisite subjects required: English, Mathematics, and Science (all three apply).
Full Time only (this course has no part-time option).

International:

Minimum age: at least 17 years of age at time of enrolment.
Prerequisite subjects required: English, Mathematics, and Science (all three apply).
English language requirements (Level A): overall score 6.5 for IELTS (Academic), with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 (or equivalent approved English test scores).
Study mode: Full Time only.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates become registered pharmacists, working across community pharmacy, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and outreach/home medication management roles.
Career pathways include clinical pharmacist (e.g. in paediatric or specialist hospital wards), outreach pharmacist supporting patients' medication management and independence, and pharmacists within multidisciplinary healthcare and military settings.
May provide a pathway to further study via the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)/Master of Pharmacy program (P6001) or graduate research degrees.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

APC

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units23 units

PHR1031

How the body works

PHR1021

How medicines work 1: Physical chemistry

PHR1022

How medicines work 2: Pharmacokinetics

PHR1122

How medicines work 3: Pharmacology

PHR1222

How medicines work 4: Medicinal chemistry

PHR2021

How medicines work 5: Drug delivery

PHR1011

Professional practice 1

PHR1012

Professional practice 2

PHR2011

Professional practice 3

PHR2012

Professional practice 4

PHR4012

Professional practice 5

PHR2041

Comprehensive care: Respiratory and gastrointestinal

PHR2141

Comprehensive care: Dermatology and pain

PHR2042

Comprehensive care: Dermatology and pain

PHR2142

Comprehensive care: Cardiovascular

PHR3041

Comprehensive care: Blood, brain and cancers

PHR3141

Comprehensive care: Pathogens, host defence and treatment

PHR3042

Acute care: Inquiry cases

PHR4042

Integrated care

PHR5052

Inquiry and innovation methods

PHR5151

Inquiry and innovation projects

PHR5252

Inquiry and innovation communication

PHR3062

Student experiential placements 1

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) at Monash University?

The estimated total course cost is AU$229,667, which is entirely made up of tuition fees. There are no non-tuition fees listed on the CRICOS registry for this course.

How long does the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) take to complete?

According to the CRICOS registry, the course has a duration of 208 weeks, which is approximately 4 years.

Does the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) include a work or practical component?

Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component of 420 hours in total, structured as 35 hours per week over 12 weeks. This practical training is a key part of the pharmacy program.

What CRICOS code is associated with the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) at Monash University?

The CRICOS course code for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) at Monash University is 077791E.

Is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) a dual qualification?

No, the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) is not a dual qualification. It is a single Bachelor Degree under the narrow field of Pharmacy (0605), detailed field 060501.

Is this course classified under Foundation Studies?

No, Foundation Studies are not a component or prerequisite of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars Program) at Monash University, as indicated on the CRICOS registry.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level / Intern (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $110,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Community PharmacistHospital PharmacistClinical PharmacistIntern PharmacistPharmacy Manager

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing of medicationsPharmacology and understanding of drug mechanisms of actionPatient counselling and medication educationClinical reasoning and medication reviewDrug interaction and contraindication identification

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