Handbook - Pharmaceutical Medicine

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Overview

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine is a 3-year full time program which will help you establish your career within the pharmaceutical industry or complete further studies leading to a career as a pharmacist. You will develop foundational knowledge in the scientific, legal, ethical, regulatory and social issues relevant to the discovery, evaluation and registration of medicines. You will also develop an understanding of pharmacotherapeutic principles, be able to communicate effectively and act in an ethical manner with respect to the development and use of therapeutic products. The program has a strong emphasis on interprofessional education, and you will study with students in nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and exercise physiology. This multifaceted approach to learning will prepare you for numerous industry roles including sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, medical science liaison.

This program is only available as part of the integrated Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/ Master of Pharmacy double-degree (3895) and is not offered as a separate standalone program for direct entry.

Learning Outcomes

Display the expected professional and social values, attitudes and behaviour necessary for the practice of the discipline of pharmaceutical medicine

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Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks which govern the provision of medicines and the professional practice of pharmaceutical medicine

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Apply the knowledge and skills gained to promote, develop and contribute to the quality use of medicines and to the health of the community.

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Communicate effectively and with cultural sensitivity to deliver improved health outcomes and inclusive patient centred care for all

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Demonstrate teamwork and leadership abilities which optimize quality use of medicines

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Demonstrate a holistic approach to practice in pharmaceutical medicine, with the ability to utilise both the foundational scientific, regulatory and therapeutic knowledge they have acquired throughout their program.

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Be reflective professionals who understand their professional capabilities in the context of the pharmaceutical industry

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Demonstrate adaptability, research abilities, complex problem-solving skills, critical thinking, innovation and application of evidence across diverse clinical and scientific environments

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Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure

This program is currently only available as an exit award from the combined Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy double-degree and is not available for entry as a standalone program.

To qualify for the exit award students must complete 144 UOC and satisfy all program rules.

Disciplinary Component144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

HLTH1001 Academic Preparation for Health Studies is compulsory for all students to assist them in gaining maximum benefit from their study. This course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Level 3 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Criminal records check

This program includes placements in public and private hospitals and community practices as well as other Health Facilities in Australia. In order to attend these placements, students will need to complete a criminal record check. International students need both the Australian check as well as a police certificate from their home country or any country in which they have been a citizen or permanent resident since turning 16 years of age.

Working with Children Check

Other

CPR, First Aid and Hand Hygiene training

There are many different stakeholders involved in this degree, including the NSW Government, public and private hospitals and community practices, each with their own policies/procedures and all medical students must comply with NSW Health requirements before commencing clinical/hospital placements. Because health students will be accessing various health facilities, it is very important they are familiar with NSW Health policies.

NSW Health require all students to complete mandatory online training modules when commencing a clinical placement. Students who fail to satisfy the compliance requirements of NSW Health may be excluded from undertaking a clinical placement. Students are responsible for obtaining the required documents and vaccinations needed to meet compliance requirements and to attend compliance checks for verification.

Compulsory Training Component

Clinical and other workplace observations and simulation training will be undertaken regularly throughout this program to prepare you for your advanced WIL experiences.

Progression Requirements

Students are permitted to attempt the same course a maximum of three times. A student who fails the same course for the third time will not be permitted to re-enrol.

Separate year research Honours (4530)

Students enrolled in the double-degree who have a minimum WAM of 65 at the end of Year 3 may take leave from their studies to undertake a separate one-year research 4530 BHlthSc (Hons) in their chosen discipline. They may then return to complete the Extended Masters. There will be three intakes each year, aligned with the terms. Students must complete an Intention to undertake Honours form by the end of October for commencement in T1 the following year, or March for T2 commencement and July for T3 commencement in the same year.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine - BPharmMed
Master of Pharmacy - MPharm3895 - Pharmaceutical Medicine / Pharmacy

Nested Postgraduate Program

Master of Pharmacy - MPharm9067 - Pharmacy

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

For more information, please visit the link above.

Additional Information

This program is offered as a 5-year Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/ Master of Pharmacy double-degree. A qualification will be awarded on completion of the 5-year program.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses and Resources

Students will be required to purchase the following items as part of the program: laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, dispensing weights and spatulas, uniform/t-shirt, textbooks, laptop, pharmacy reference texts including hard copies of current version of the Australian Medicines Handbook and Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary Handbook, closed toe shoes. Students will also be expected to pay for the following costs associated with the program: regional/placement costs (travel and accommodation) and travel in Sydney.

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Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

3 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

144

AQF Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine - BPharmMed