Course code: #SHPB
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La Trobe's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is your path to a successful career as a pharmacist.
Accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), this degree builds your understanding of how medicines can help in treating diseases, how medicines can impact people's lives, and the importance of patient-centred and individualised care.
You'll benefit from embedded training in vaccination delivery, mental health first-aid, and medication reviews, so you'll graduate well-positioned for a successful career.
In your first two years, you'll study the fundamentals of science – biochemistry, chemistry, physiology and pharmacology – along with pharmacy subjects.
Across your next two years, you'll focus on subjects such as pharmacy practice and therapeutics (treatment of diseases).
After graduation, you'll be eligible to complete a one-year internship and take the Australian Pharmacy Board exams to qualify as a professional pharmacist.
Industry experience is a big part of this degree.
You'll learn the following:
Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice.
Work-integrated learning opportunities
Career development learning, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Interprofessional learning.
$54,900
| Cost of living | 1 person | $5,352 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $9,500 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $45,400 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
| English Level | IELTS | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
Subject Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any Mathematics.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 70%
China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted. Completion of GAOKAO (or equivalent) is required.
All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 80%
India State Boards: 80%
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for University studies.
Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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