Bachelor of Pharmacy BPharm

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

• The BPharm is a four year full time degree (480 points).
• Students enter into Part II, having already completed core courses in biological sciences, medical science and population health (60 points), plus courses prescribed for one other undergraduate degree at the University (45 points), and one course (15 points) from the General Education Schedule.
• Year Two (Part II) requires three courses focused on pharmaceutical science and practice (120 points). There is also an English language competency requirement which must be met.
• Year Three (Part III) has two core courses on drug treatments for various diseases (120 points).
• Year Four (Part IV) requires completion of a dissertation (30 points) and two core courses (90 points).
• A series of practice placements enables students to gain experience in appropriate clinical settings under the guidance of experienced pharmacists.
• After graduation, a year long pre-registration training programme is administered by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Registration as a pharmacist occurs after successful completion of this year.

First year entry

 

• CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
• BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes and Development
• MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
• POPLHLTH 111: Population Health

The remaining 60 points must comprise of:

 

• Three 15 point elective courses from your degree schedule
• One 15 point General Education course listed in the Open or EMHSS Schedule (excluding BIOSCI 100G, EXERSCI 100G, MEDSCI 100G, MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH 104G, PHARMACY 111G)

 

Interview Ranking
If eligible you will be ranked for interview invitation. This ranking will be based on your grades in the core courses (in bold above). If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection. 

 

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be offered admission to the programme according to the rank order until the available places in the category are filled. Interviewed applicants’ final ranking is based on a weighting of the following components:

 

• GPA for core course: 50% 
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

 

Alternative admissions

 

To apply for the BPharm under the Alternative Admissions entry category, applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of full time study in a relevant degree from a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BPharm admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.

 

Depending on your previous study you may need to undertake part or all of the First Year courses before commencing Part II. If you are required to take Part I courses, you must pass all these courses clearly within one year in order to proceed to Part II. This will be assessed as part of your application for admission.

 

Interview ranking
Eligible applicants are ranked for interview invitations based on the GPA from their last two years of full time study. If your final grades are not available at the time of interview ranking, an interim grade (highest possible grade) will be temporarily assigned. Official final results will be used for the final selection.

 

Final Selection Ranking
Applicants will be ranked for selection based on a weighting of the following components:

 

• GPA for last two years of study: 50% (a minimum GPA of 4.0 overall is required)
• Multi Mini Interview: 50% (a minimum threshold will apply, this will be determined year to year)

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,329.20

International students
NZ$46,525

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

You can work in a range of industries related to the manufacture, prescription and provision of medicines, or choose related industries such as medical publishing or pharmaceutical marketing. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.

 

Jobs related to this programme

• Community pharmacist