Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Allied Health
A course by
University of Auckland
A four-year full-time degree designed to prepare students for a career in the pharmacy profession, combining pharmaceutical sciences, clinical practice, and real-world placements.
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Core skills this course teaches
Expertise in medicines and pharmacy practice
Develop advanced understanding of the safe and effective use of medicines and their provision within a pharmacy or healthcare context.
Patient assessment and professional skills
Acquire the clinical and communication skills required for effective interactions with patients, health professionals, and the public.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) is an integrated, experience-based programme designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed for a modern career in pharmacy. Developed with input from leading pharmacists and health providers, the BPharm emphasises critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and research-informed practice. Students gain hands-on experience through labs, workshops, and ten weeks of real-world placements in pharmacy, clinical, and other healthcare settings. The degree leads to eligibility for entry into the regulated pharmacy profession upon successful completion of a paid internship year.
Course Content
- Pharmaceutical science
- Clinical pharmacy practice
- Drug treatments and therapeutics
- Patient assessment and healthcare communication
- Research methodologies and dissertation
- Professional and ethical issues in pharmacy
- Population health
- Chemistry and biology for biomedical science
- Placements in clinical and community pharmacy settings
- Academic English language competency
Entry Requirements
Completion of core first year university courses in biological sciences, medical science and population health (at the University of Auckland)
Build towards these roles
Community pharmacistHospital pharmacistHealth sector managerPharmaceutical researcherPharmaceutical writerMedicines quality control pharmacistMedicines regulatorPrescribing adviser
