Pharmacy

Frequently asked questions

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• Can I apply for the Master of Pharmacy before I finish my undergraduate degree?

  Yes, you can apply for the Master of Pharmacy while you are in your final year of studies. Offers to the Master of Pharmacy are made on a rolling basis, so we recommend that you apply early. 

• Does the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pharmaceutical Science) or Bachelor of Medical Science provide a pathway into the Master of Pharmacy?

  Yes, the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pre-medicine) has a pathway into the Master of Pharmacy. Students with a GPA of 5.0 or higher will automatically receive an offer to the Master of Pharmacy. 

  
  Bachelor of Medical Science meets the pre-requites requirements of entry to the Master of Pharmacy, applicants will have to apply and potentially attend an interview to be considered for an offer.   

• What prerequisite subjects do I need for the Master of Pharmacy?

  You will need 6 pre-requisite subjects for the Master of Pharmacy. These subjects will need to have been completed at a tertiary level and within the last 10 years:

  • one pharmacology subject
  • two chemistry subjects
  • one biochemistry subject
  • one human physiology subject, and
  • one mathematics or statistics subject.

  We can check whether your subjects are eligible to meet the requirements before applications open, so you can send through your transcript and the completed Pre-requisite Assessment Table and send it through to GSH.Future@uts.edu.au for pre-assessment.

• How can I complete missing prerequisite subjects if my degree doesn’t include chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, or pharmacology?

  You can undertake these subjects as non-award studies at any university, but these will be full-fee and require upfront payment. Alternatively, we can suggest other programs that will be accepted as equivalent. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to GSH.Future@uts.edu.au to seek further clarification.

  We can also conduct pre-requisite assessment checking for qualifications/ subjects studied in Australia (open between March and July each year) if you’re unsure. Pre-requisite checking for applicants with international qualifications can only happen as part of the application process. 

• How are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) allocated for the Master of Pharmacy?

  Only a small number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course. These CSPs are allocated on merit (GPA at point of application) after the admission cycle has been finalised (in February). 

• Why did I receive a full-fee place instead of a CSP, even with a high GPA?

  Applicants with a high GPA may be eligible for a threshold CSP offer. These applicants will be made a CSP offer immediately. However, more CSPs will be allocated at a later point in time. All CSPs will be allocated by early to mid-February for the intake year. 

• Can I receive RPL or credit for previous study in pharmacy, pharmacology, or related science degrees?

  Unfortunately, RPL (recognition of prior learning) is generally not considered for the Master of Pharmacy. 

• Who is eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing, and how do I apply?

  To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing, you will need to have completed an Australian Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy equivalent, hold current general registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no conditions on your registration, and be currently practising as a pharmacist in a patient-facing role.

  If you meet the admissions requirements, you can apply for the course via My Student Portal. Please check the application dates opening for the next available intake.

• What GPA/WAM do I need to be competitive for the Master of Pharmacy?

  To be competitive for the Master of Pharmacy, we recommend that you have a GPA of at least 4/7.

• Can I complete UTS prerequisite chemistry subjects as a cross institutional student?

  You may be able to complete the UTS pre-requisite chemistry subjects as a cross-institutional student; however, in most cases, your course at your home institution may already have a chemistry subject available. You can reach out to see whether your home university’s chemistry subject can meet the pre-requisite requirements for one of the chemistry subject requirements.

  Some students complete their chemistry requirement at UTS as non-award study. This means that your study in the subject is not directly tied to any formal course at any institution.