Charles Darwin University

Doctor of Pharmacy

Health and welfare

The pharmacy course will prepare you for entry into the pharmacy profession. Pharmacists have an expanding scope of practice that includes the provision of advice and support to prescribers in multiple practice settings to ensure the community has timely access to the safest and most appropriate medicines, in public health by improving health literacy and access to vaccinations, the discovery of new medicines, and tailoring medicines to individuals. This graduate entry, course work, extended mas

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Extended)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 111117H
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Course overview

The pharmacy course will prepare you for entry into the pharmacy profession. Pharmacists have an expanding scope of practice that includes the provision of advice and support to prescribers in multiple practice settings to ensure the community has timely access to the safest and most appropriate medicines, in public health by improving health literacy and access to vaccinations, the discovery of new medicines, and tailoring medicines to individuals. This graduate entry, course work, extended master's program is offered both face-to-face and externally with one on-campus intensive. The course offered studies in professional pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, pharmaceutics, management, and leadership. It provides additional opportunities through extended professional placements with over 400 hours of work-integrated learning embedded through the course, allowing you to apply theory to real cases within a pharmacy setting. You will also undertake an independent research project to help develop lifelong learning and problem-solving skills for success in a pharmacy. You will learn with and from First Nations people during your studies, allowing you to develop communication and interpersonal skills so that you can work cross-culturally and appreciate First Nations perspectives.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline with at least a GPA of 5. 00. Completion of the bachelor's degree should be within ten (10) years prior to the commencement of the course.; Special consideration may be granted for applicants that completed their bachelor degree over the ten (10) year period, if they can evidence currency in the field. Applicants seeking admission on this basis, should include any relevant employment experience and/or additional study in their application, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.; Completion of the below units undertaken in prior qualification(s) as evidenced in transcripts:; Organic chemistry.; Inorganic chemistry.; Mathematics or statistics.; To succeed in the Doctor of Pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that applicants have completed studies in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry prior to entry.; Prospective students should be familiar with the "inherent requirements" and "fitness for practice requirements" for the pharmacy course that outline the skills and abilities required to successfully complete their studies. 2. Relevant research preparation; course-specific research requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline with at least a GPA of 5. 00. Completion of the bachelor's degree should be within ten (10) years prior to the commencement of the course.; Special consideration may be granted for applicants that completed their bachelor degree over the ten (10) year period, if they can evidence currency in the field. Applicants seeking admission on this basis, should include any relevant employment experience and/or additional study in their application, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.; Completion of the below units undertaken in prior qualification(s) as evidenced in transcripts:; Organic chemistry.; Inorganic chemistry.; Mathematics or statistics.; To succeed in the Doctor of Pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that applicants have completed studies in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry prior to entry.; Prospective students should be familiar with the "inherent requirements" and "fitness for practice requirements" for the pharmacy course that outline the skills and abilities required to successfully complete their studies.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant research preparation; course-specific research requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$52,114per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Casuarina

    Ellengowan Drive, CASUARINA, NT, 810, CASUARINA, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Pharmacycdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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