Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A comprehensive four-year undergraduate degree preparing students for a professional career in pharmacy, with a focus on clinical, patient-centred care, pharmaceutical science, and placements in real-world health settings.
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Core skills this course teaches
Expertise in safe and effective use of medicines
Develop skills to ensure the correct preparation, supply, and monitoring of medications for patients and communities.
Clinical and professional skills
Acquire abilities in patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and professional communication with patients, the public, and other health professionals.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) at the University of Auckland is designed to provide students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional experience required to become effective members of healthcare teams. The integrated, experience-based curriculum covers pharmaceutical science, patient assessment, clinical decision making, and professional communication, with exposure to real-world health environments through ten weeks of placements. Graduates must complete a one-year paid pharmacy internship after graduation to become registered pharmacists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Pharmaceutical science and practice (Years 2–4)
- Patient assessment and clinical skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving using research evidence
- Pharmacy practice management
- Clinical pharmacology and drug treatments for diseases
- Professional skills for interprofessional healthcare teams
- Ten weeks of real-world pharmacy/health placements
- Completion of a pharmacy dissertation
- Simulation, labs, and workshops
Entry Requirements
No direct entry from secondary school.
Build towards these roles
Community PharmacistHospital PharmacistHealth Sector ManagerPharmaceutical ResearcherPharmaceutical WriterMedicines Quality Control PharmacistMedicines RegulatorPrescribing AdviserPharmacy TechnicianHealthcare Policy Analyst
