James Cook University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Health and welfare

Use a degree in Pharmacy to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Build a strong foundation in human anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology and research. With 600 hours of work placement across community pharmacies and hospitals, you will hone your clinical practice and develop effective patient communication skills.

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Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelor Honours Degree
AQF 8
Campus
Smithfield
QLD · +4 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 113584J
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Course overview

Use a degree in Pharmacy to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Build a strong foundation in human anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology and research. With 600 hours of work placement across community pharmacies and hospitals, you will hone your clinical practice and develop effective patient communication skills.

Entry requirements

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

1. Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) 2. Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; 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 C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3/4,C), General Mathematics (Units 3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge: Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; 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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1JCU Mackay——$41,240per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Townsville———International students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Cairns

    Primary

    McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD

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  • JCU Cairns

    McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD, 4878, SMITHFIELD, QLD

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  • JCU Mackay

    Level 1 Building K, Mackay Base Hospital, MACKAY, QLD, 4740, MACKAY, QLD

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  • JCU Townsville

    James Cook Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • James Cook University - Townsville

    James Cook Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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References

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

  1. Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)jcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements