Study Pharmacy
Change people's lives. Make a difference.
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- Gain more than 600 hours of clinical placement experience, one of the highest totals in Australia.
- Learn from experienced pharmacists and practising clinicians in hands-on settings.
- Train in purpose-built simulation labs at JCU’s health precincts in Cairns and Townsville.
- Support rural, remote and underserved communities with your skills and knowledge.
- Graduate ready to register as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Fast facts
Location: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay
Starts: January
Entry requirements:* ATAR: 76
Prerequisites: English (Units 3/4, C), General Mathematics (Units 3/4,C)
Recommended knowledge: Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
*This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students commencing 2025 or later. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited with conditions by the Australian Pharmacy Council and approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia as a qualification leading to registration as a pharmacist in Australia. Students will be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia for the duration of their study.
What career possibilities are there?
JCU Pharmacy graduates are prepared for work across a range of industries and settings. You could work as a community or hospital pharmacist, consultant or industrial pharmacist, or in primary care teams, aged care, defence, drug development, education or health service management.
"The placement opportunities have been a real highlight, allowing me to put my knowledge into practice in real-world settings. I’ve also appreciated the variety of placement locations — from community to hospital, and rural to urban areas — which gives you a broader perspective on where this degree can take you."
Seren Horan
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) – Student
"The in-person re-enactments of clinical situations were incredibly valuable, whether it was counselling a peer on a medication or managing an over-the-counter patient presentation where we would practice giving both pharmacological and non-pharmacological advice. These sessions closely mirrored real pharmacy practice and helped me feel prepared for daily patient interactions."
Rachael Turiano
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) – Alumni
"What makes JCU’s Full Scope Pharmacy Program exceptional is how hands-on it is. We didn’t just learn theory, we practiced physical assessments, like using the otoscope for ear exams and doing respiratory and gastrointestinal assessments. Having these skills means you’re prepared to manage real cases in the community. Since completing the course, I’ve been able to help patients with conditions I couldn’t before, and it’s been so rewarding to finally put these skills to use."
Demi Pressley
Chief Pharmacist at Alive Pharmacy Group and a prescribing community pharmacist in Cairns – Alumni
Chose your JCU course, confirm that you meet the entry requirements, and note the QTAC code or course code.
If applying for entry into a bachelor's degree please submit your application via QTAC. For all other applications please apply via the JCU Application Portal.
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