Master of Pharmacy

Note

It is recommended that domestic and international students apply now. Applications close once all places have been filled. It is recommended to apply early, as applications and eligibility for interviews are be assessed on a rolling basis.

Indigenous applicants should apply via UTS Student Portal and are contacted by the Professor of Practice in Indigenous Health with further information. Indigenous applicants are welcome to submit cultural and/or community referees to accompany their application.

Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:

Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. Please note that due to the competitive nature of the course, applicants may not receive their CSP outcome until commencement of Autumn B session.

For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.

Targeted at graduates aiming to become registered pharmacists, this Master of Pharmacy programme offers a path to professional registration. The course contains an innovative, practice-oriented curriculum that extends your scientific knowledge to meet modern pharmacy demands. Distinctive features include the capstone subject 'Molecule to Market' and two electives for tailored learning.

Gain expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, professional pharmacy services, and integrated therapeutics. Learning is interactive, utilising advanced technology and enriched by industry experts. Instruction occurs in state-of-the-art teaching spaces, ensuring a blend of theory and hands-on experience.

You will engage in diverse clinical placements throughout the programme, including a guaranteed hospital placement, all facilitated by UTS.

Developed by leading pharmacy academics and an expert educational designer, the course's subject matter is delivered in an integrated, student-focused manner, making use of cutting-edge technologies and strong links with the pharmacy profession. Expert guest lecturers and practitioner teachers are utilised throughout the course to ensure relevance and real-world application of content.

Students undertake clinical practice in a wide variety of settings sourced by UTS throughout the degree. This includes a guaranteed hospital pharmacy placement for eligible students. On-campus learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's state-of-the-art education and research facility, which opened in 2019.

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Course aims

The course aims to prepare graduates to be registered pharmacists who can succeed in expanded roles in emerging professional environments, and within changing medical, social, political and regulatory contexts. This is achieved by going beyond traditional educational models so students engage in self-directed and problem-based learning to develop leadership skills, gain experience with emerging technologies and build a network of internationally recognised researchers, teachers and pharmacists.

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Luke: My career goal is to become a hospital pharmacist and I was actually recently successful in obtaining a internship at a busy Sydney hospital and I believe UTS pharmacy equipped me with the skills that I need and the exposure through the clinical placement program to secure that job.

Emily: I've been able to do quite a bit of clinical placement. I spent two blocks in the hospital setting. One was at a large rural Hospital up north and another one was at a small Metropolitan Hospital. I was able through those placements to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, so with the doctors and the nurses, and a whole host of other allied health professionals, and really see how patients are cared for in the hospital setting. And then spent two blocks in the community setting where I was able to work learn about dispensing, counselling patients, and really working closely with regular customers that come in through the pharmacy. So all that placement really helped me in securing my internship for next year which I'll be doing at a large teaching hospital in Melbourne and I'm really looking forward to that.

Luke: My one piece of advice for future students would be to really involve yourself in the pharmacy world during your studies. Get involved in student representative bodies and counselling competitions, to not only broaden your knowledge but broaden your skills to differentiate you as a pharmacist of the future.

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Study plan

To view the study plan please visit the UTS Handbook.

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

International student

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1062. The total credit points are 120.

Careers

Career options include: community pharmacy; professional pharmacy services; hospital pharmacy; drug research, design and development; professional roles in pharmaceutical industry; primary health care; consultancy; education; government and policy; the armed forces; and non-profit organisations.

Course structure

To view the course structure please visit the UTS Handbook.

Additional information

Course duration

The course is an intensive two-year, full-time degree, which is equivalent to a three-year degree. Students are not permitted to enrol part time. In addition to coursework during sessions, students are required to undertake weekly clinical placements during session and block clinical placements during mid-session breaks.

On campus - Weekly

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed the following prerequisite subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years:
- one pharmacology subject
- two chemistry subjects
- one biochemistry subject
- one human physiology subject, and
- one mathematics or statistics subject

AND

Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in pharmacy, and commitment to pharmacy as a career (assessed through an interview) AND For applicants with a pharmacy degree completed overseas, demonstrated motivation for repeating a pharmacy qualification (assessed through a personal statement)

Prerequisite checking

All prerequisite subjects must be assessed and approved by the school. Prerequisite subject approvals are subject to change as they undergo an annual academic review (a new assessment is required for each new intake). Prerequisites may be completed as non-award units at a recognised tertiary institution if applicants did not complete them as part of their undergraduate degree.

Prior to applications opening, applicants may submit a Prerequisite Assessment Table to gsh.future@uts.edu.au for pre-assessment. A pre-assessment is not required to apply. Pre-assessments will not be conducted once applications open.

Prior to commencing a subject to fulfil this requirement, applicants should request a pre-assessment by emailing gsh.future@uts.edu.au.

Professional and clinical requirements

All successful applicants are required to:

acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

All applicants:

Completed Prerequisite Assessment Table

For applicants with a pharmacy degree completed overseas:

Personal statement demonstrating motivation to study the course and outlining reasons for repeating a pharmacy qualification.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: minimum 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest; or TOEFL: iBT: minimum 94 overall with a minimum score of 24 for reading and listening, 23 for speaking and 27 for writing; or PTE: minimum 65 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subtest.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Completed the following prerequisite subjects at a tertiary level within the last 10 years:

one pharmacology subject

two chemistry subjects

one biochemistry subject

one human physiology subject, and

one mathematics or statistics subject

AND

Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in pharmacy, and commitment to pharmacy as a career (assessed through an interview) AND For applicants with a pharmacy degree completed overseas, demonstrated motivation for repeating a pharmacy qualification (assessed through a personal statement)

Prerequisite checking

All prerequisite subjects must be assessed and approved by the school. Prerequisite subject approvals are subject to change as they undergo an annual academic review (a new assessment is required for each new intake). Prerequisites may be completed as non-award units at a recognised tertiary institution if applicants did not complete them as part of their undergraduate degree.

Prior to applications opening, applicants may submit a Prerequisite Assessment Table to gsh.future@uts.edu.au for pre-assessment. A pre-assessment is not required to apply. Pre-assessments will not be conducted once applications open.

Prior to commencing a subject to fulfil this requirement, applicants should request a pre-assessment by emailing gsh.future@uts.edu.au.

Professional and clinical requirements

All successful applicants are required to:

acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check

complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct

demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

All applicants:

Completed Prerequisite Assessment Table

For applicants with a pharmacy degree completed overseas:

Personal statement demonstrating motivation to study the course and outlining reasons for repeating a pharmacy qualification.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

Professional recognition

This program has been granted accreditation by the Australian Pharmacy Council and is approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia.

Upon completion of the degree, graduates must complete a compulsory pre-registration training period and Intern Training Program in order to be eligible for registration.

International students

International students intending to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia must meet the Pharmacy English Language Skills Registration Standard.

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Pharmacy in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

Part of UTS: Graduate School of Health

Diverse clinical placements

As a Pharmacy student, you'll experience a diverse range of clinical placement opportunities spanning over metropolitan, rural and regional areas. subjects
A rewarding career

Join a rewarding career where you'll be able to make a valuable contribution to the health and lives of people everyday.
The UTS Difference

From our industry connections, innovative curriculum to world-class facilities - we'll give you the skills you need to carve out the career of your choice.
Hands on learning

Our practice-based teaching methods will ensure students graduate work-ready.
State-of-the-art facilities

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities create the optimal study and learning environment for students.