Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Practice

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Sydney

Program Overview

This unique program is perfect if you want to become a pharmacist while also gaining the skills to manage healthcare businesses. It combines pharmacy science, clinical practice, and management, preparing you to care for patients and lead pharmacy teams or healthcare organisations confidently.

Curriculum structure

Year 1
In the first year, you’ll lay the foundation in science and pharmacy. You’ll study units like Fundamentals of Pharmacy, Human Biology, and From Molecules to Cells and Organisms, which introduce how the human body works and how medicines interact with it. This prepares you for more advanced pharmacy studies in later years.

Year 2
The second year builds on your scientific knowledge while introducing management and business principles. You’ll explore how drugs work and patient care in units such as How Drugs Work and Pharmaceutics and Professional Practice. At the same time, courses like Digital Business Innovation and Foundations of Business Law help you understand healthcare operations and the role of management in pharmacy.

Year 3
Year three focuses on clinical pharmacy and applying your knowledge to patient care. Units like Therapeutic Principles, Infectious Diseases, and Respiratory teach you how to treat and manage different health conditions with medicines. Complementary business units such as Accounting for Decision Making and Foundations of Management equip you to manage pharmacy teams and operations effectively.

Year 4
In the fourth year, you’ll deepen your professional practice and gain hands-on experience. Units such as Integrated Professional Practice A and Integrated Professional Practice B focus on real-world patient care, medication management, and clinical decision-making. You’ll also complete an independent research project in Pharmacy Honours, learning how to investigate and solve problems in pharmacy practice.

Year 5 (Master of Pharmacy Practice)
The final year prepares you for professional pharmacy practice. Through units like Preparing for Practice A and Preparing for Practice B, you’ll refine advanced clinical skills, decision-making, and professional judgement. This year integrates supervised practice so you graduate ready to enter the workforce as a confident, competent pharmacist.

Focus areas

Clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmaceutics, healthcare management, professional pharmacy practice

Learning outcomes

Gain expertise in medicines and patient care, apply evidence-based clinical decisions, communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, and manage pharmacy operations and healthcare services

Professional alignment (accreditation)

Graduates meet the academic and professional training required to register as pharmacists in Australia, opening pathways to work in community, hospital, or specialised pharmacy roles.

Reputation

The University of Sydney is recognised globally for excellence in teaching and research, consistently ranking among the world’s top universities. Graduates are highly sought after for their strong clinical and management skills, giving them excellent career opportunities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From day one, this Pharmacy and Management degree at the University of Sydney is designed to get you hands-on experience, not just sitting in lectures. You’ll work in purpose-built pharmaceutical laboratories with modern equipment for drug formulation, analysis, and development, and have access to world-class research facilities that support innovative work in pharmacy. The program is structured to give you real-world experience throughout your studies, so you graduate not only with knowledge, but with the confidence and skills to step straight into professional practice.

Your practical learning includes:

Clinical placements and supervised practice: You’ll spend time in community pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare organisations, applying your learning directly with real patients under the guidance of experienced pharmacists.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Special projects and workplace challenges give you a taste of what it’s like to work in the healthcare sector and help you build a professional network even before graduation.
Experiential Placement units: Units like Experiential Placement 1A and 1B let you earn credit while gaining supervised hands-on experience, improving your communication, decision-making, and patient care skills.
Professional portfolio and reflection: You’ll keep a portfolio to track your learning, reflect on your experiences, and showcase your growth as a future pharmacist.
State-of-the-art labs and tools: Work with advanced equipment such as chromatography, microscopy, protein analysis, and drug formulation labs that mirror what’s used in research and industry.
Supportive learning spaces: The University’s libraries and collaborative study areas give you resources and a community to deepen your understanding and connect with peers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Sydney leave ready to take on a variety of professional roles in healthcare and pharmacy. Many become community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, clinical medicines specialists, or pharmacy leaders in industry and government, combining clinical expertise with strong management skills. This degree ensures you are not only work-ready but also confident in making a real difference in patient care and healthcare services.

You will also have access to a range of opportunities and support to help launch your career:

Dedicated career support: The University’s Careers Centre offers tailored guidance for pharmacy students, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and access to pharmacy-focused career fairs and networking events.
Industry recognition: Graduates are eligible to sit the Pharmacy Board of Australia registration exam, giving you the credential you need to practise professionally across Australia.
Strong employment outcomes: Pharmacy graduates from Sydney enjoy high employment rates, often securing full-time roles quickly after graduation with competitive starting salaries.
Hands-on workplace experience: Structured placements in community pharmacies, hospitals, aged care, and industry settings allow you to apply your learning in real-world environments and build professional networks that can lead to job opportunities.
Accredited qualification: This integrated degree includes all the required training and supervised practice to begin your career as a registered pharmacist, streamlining your path into the workforce.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this program, students who wish to specialise or advance their careers can continue their studies through honours projects or research-led PhDs in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, drug development, or healthcare leadership. There are also postgraduate options, including master’s degrees or postgraduate diplomas in clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, drug regulation, or health management, as well as short professional courses to enhance specialised skills. These pathways allow graduates to deepen their expertise, take on leadership roles, or move into research, consultancy, or academic positions.