Pharmacy

Frequently asked questions

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• To study a master's degree, do I need to have an undergraduate degree in a science-related field?

  No. For most of our masters degrees (excluding Clinical Psychology), as long as you have an Australian-recognised bachelor degree, you can meet the prerequisites through non-award study (or other means) and still be eligible to apply.

  For information specific to your course, check the requirements on your course’s information page.

• When can I start my masters degree?

  Most of our programs commence in the Autumn Session, except our Good Manufacturing Practice courses which start in both Autumn and Spring Sessions.  

• Can I work while study a master's degree?

  All of our master programs, except Good Manufacturing Practice, involve a full-time load with placements held during the break. Most of our students focus on their studies, however there are some students that do manage to fit in minimal part-time work.

• Do you offer Commonwealth Supported Places?

  Commonwealth supported places are available to domestic students in all undergraduate courses.
  
  Some postgraduate Commonwealth Supported Places are available to eligible students in the Master of Pharmacy program. This is a higher education place for which the Government contributes to the course fee.

  These places are competitive and automatically offered to top applicants based on their undergraduate GPA and application interview.

• I’ve seen that I need to complete some prerequisites. Can you check if I meet them?

  Send a copy of your transcript to GSH.Future@uts.edu.au and our academic team can pre-assess whether you meet the prerequisites.

• Do I need work experience?

  The depends on your course - for Clinical Psychology and Genetic Counselling, yes. You can check out the exact requirements on your course information page. 

  For all other disciplines, work experience is not a requirement to apply for the degree.

• Can I transfer to UTS from a different university?

  Yes, although you will need to apply. Application information is available at domestic applications and international applicants.

  If you transfer to UTS, you may be able to receive credit towards your new course based on your previous study through recognition of prior learning.

• I have a previous qualification in a different field – will this support my application?

  If you have studied a previous qualification it can be considered for admissions purposes. Visit admissions and eligibility for more information.

  You may also be eligible for credit towards your new course through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

• Can I defer my study?

  Whether you can defer depends on several factors. Some courses do not allow you to defer. You cannot defer if you commence your course in the Spring or Summer session.

  Visit deferring an offer for more information.

• Is it possible to study part-time?

  Domestic applicants can study part-time by enrolling in a less than full time study load. Visit study load for more information.

  If you’re an international student on a student visa, you must maintain a full-study load.

  If you want to study part-time, apply for permission to reduce your study load.

• Is it possible to study a course online?

  If you are interested in online study, we offer online-only courses through UTS Online.

• Can I study a UTS subject if I am a student at another university?

  Yes, although you will need to apply. If you are studying at a different university, cross-institutional study allows you to enrol in UTS subjects and receive credit for them towards your course.

  More information is available at cross-institutional study.

• Can I register for a tour of the UTS campus?

  Yes – UTS runs free campus tours throughout the year.

  Visit register for a UTS campus tour to secure a spot.