Master of Pharmacy

What you will study

To earn the Master of Pharmacy course, students must complete 48 credit points, equivalent to 16 units. Each unit is worth three credit points.

Required

Students must pass 48 credit points as follows:

• Research Planning
• Clinical Therapeutics 1
• Clinical Therapeutics 2
• Clinical Therapeutics 3
• Clinical Therapeutics 4
• Pharmacy Practice 1
• Pharmacy Practice 2
• Pharmacy Practice 3
• Pharmacy Practice 4
• Systems Pharmacology 1
• Systems Pharmacology 2
• Systems Pharmacology 3
• Dispensary Practice
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Pharmacy Practice 5
• Research in Quality Use of Medicines

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• A completed bachelor's degree in any discipline with a credit or higher average; AND
• A minimum of one unit (subject) of degree level (or higher) study in five of the following six disciplines - chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

English language requirements

There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course, please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previous studies or professional work experience that is relevant to your intended field of study at UC, you can gain credit towards your degree. This reduces the number of units you must take to complete your course, meaning you could finish your studies sooner and save money too.

For more information, please get in touch with the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Coherent and comprehensive theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of pharmacy, suitable for entering the Pharmacy profession as an intern pharmacist and as the basis for independent life-long learning.
• Developed independent cognitive, technical and communication skills that underpin the safe and accountable practice of pharmacy and enable sound judgment in complex problem-solving.
• Integrated evidence-based research with a critical analysis of recent developments in health care and an in-depth study of medicines management and patient care across diverse contexts.
• Applied creativity and initiative to plan, execute and communicate an independent body of research that can drive future areas of pharmacy practice.

Career outcomes

As the aging population continues to grow globally, the demand for qualified and skilled pharmacists who can also engage with patients across all demographics is expected to increase. UC Master of Pharmacy graduate will enter this market with the benefit of having been trained in a smaller, more personal, learning environment resulting in each student receiving a higher level of mentored education.

What this means is that UC Master of Pharmacy graduates are industry-respected and will be more than adequately prepared for a variety of career options in either private or government pharmaceutical organisations.

Alternatively, graduates will also have the option to gain further qualifications by returning to university at a later date to continue their studies.

Fees and CSP

Average full-course fee in 2026: From $19,072 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Domestic full-fee paying place in 2026:

• Fee per unit: $4,312.5
• Fee per annum: $34,500
• Full-course fee: $69,000

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.