Pharmacy - P6001

The world needs pharmacists. As the experts on medicines and the way they interact with the body, pharmacists play a vital role in improving the health of their communities. As the global population grows and ages, and as medicines become more complex, the need for pharmacists intensifies.

In 2023 we were named #2 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. In part, this is because we believe the world doesn’t just deserve more pharmacists; it deserves better pharmacists. Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) / Master of Pharmacy course is designed to ensure our graduates go out into the world equipped with a higher level of learning.

Same duration, higher qualification

The pathway to registration as a pharmacist in Australia generally takes five years. Traditionally, this has been structured as a four-year bachelor degree plus a one-year internship. Our BPharm(Hons)/MPharm takes the same amount of time but instead you’ll graduate with a master as well as a bachelor. The BPharm(Hons) and Intern Training Program components of the program are accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and approved by PharmBA.

Focus on the skills you need to make a difference

Our course ensures you have a thorough grasp of the underlying scientific disciplines – chemistry, biology, pharmacology and so on. But it also focuses on the key soft skills that make the difference between a good pharmacist and a great one. You’ll step up your skills through work placements in community pharmacies, hospitals, and other environments, practicing these skills while learning from some of Australia’s best pharmacists.

Enhance your studies with an international experience

Pharmacy is a global profession and we want you to experience that in your degree. As part of our program, you can apply for exchange opportunities to our Malaysia campus. You can also apply to complete projects and placements in the US and the UK.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Parkville: Full time
Duration
5 years (full time)
Start date
First Semester (February)
Qualification
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Scholars Program), Master of Pharmacy
Course Handbook

Scholars program

We acknowledge very high-achieving students by offering access to our Scholars Program. This provides exclusive learning opportunities, including:

  • exclusive invitations to the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences seminar series
  • invitation to a Dean's function
  • Domestic students are also eligible for a $6,000 per year scholarship

Please note that the BPharm(Hons)/ MPharm Scholars Program has a different VTAC code than the standard BPharm(Hons)/ MPharm. We encourage you to apply for both courses to ensure you don’t miss your chance of receiving an offer.

Fully government subsidised

For Australian students, the entire program is subsidised by the government so fees are lower. In the event of any change to the Commonwealth Government policy to restrict access to CSP for graduate study, then full domestic fees will apply to the Masters component of the course.

Graduate Entry Pharmacy

Graduate Entry Pharmacy is for those of you who choose to study a more general science degree after high school, or didn’t meet our pharmacy course requirements at the end of Year 12. You’ll commence into third year of our Bachelor of Pharmacy/Master of Pharmacy program, and be eligible for registration as a pharmacist in just three years, including a paid internship.

For more information on Graduate Entry Pharmacy, including eligibility requirements, visit this page: https://www.monash.edu/pharm/future/courses/pharmacy/grad-pharmacy

Alisha

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Tackling the pandemic: Hospital pharmacy

Hospital pharmacists and pharmacy students have been working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to tackle challenges including medication supply chain issues and the spectre of bed shortages.

Learning and teaching at Monash Parkville

Find out what pharmacy classes are like.

What does a community pharmacist do?

Monash graduate Merve talks about the wide variety of challenges she encounters each day in her rewarding, dynamic role in community pharmacy.

Student Experiential Placements (StEPs)

Our students spend up to 110 days on placement across the course of their degree. Find out why, and how we're preparing them to get the most out of it.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

You must satisfy the following additional requirements for this course:

Selection requirements
Extra requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.

Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)
Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC etc.

Apply through VTAC

Apply directly to Monash using course code P6001

Apply

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$60,100

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 089709E

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000