Townsville
The Pharmacy course provides students with a broad education
in physical and biological sciences and an understanding of the
functioning of body systems and the impact of disease upon these
systems. Students will develop knowledge of drug action and of the
use of drug therapy in treating illness and disease. In addition,
they will develop an appreciation of important factors, which can
modify the therapeutic activity of drugs, such as drug dosage formulation,
interaction between drugs, interaction between drugs and their containers
or with foodstuffs and patient compliance with drug therapy. The
common objective of these studies is to develop an expertise in
the management and therapeutic use of drugs, which will contribute,
through application of Quality Use of Medicines principles, to improved health
outcomes for patients.
Pharmacists are frequently the first professional contacted
for healthcare advice. Consequently, they have a significant responsibility,
not only in providing direct primary health education and assistance,
but also in referring clients to alternative healthcare providers
where this is appropriate.
To practise effectively, a pharmacist must be sensitive to
the impact of illness upon individuals and demonstrate a commitment
to developing caring, collaborative relationships with patients
and other health care providers. Effective interpersonal and communication
skills and cross-cultural awareness are essential to this process
and will be developed through a series of professional placements
during the course.
level 1
SEMESTER 1
| BM1000:03 |
Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology |
| CH1001:03 |
Introductory Chemistry A |
| PC1001:03 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
| PC1004:03 |
Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 |
SEMESTER 2
| HS1401:03 |
Health and Health Care in Australia |
| PC1002:03 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
| PC1003:03 |
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science 2 |
| PC1005:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 1 |
level 2
SEMESTER 1
| BC2014:03 |
Principles of Biochemistry and Cell Regulation |
| PC2001:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 2 |
| PC2004:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Practice 1 |
| PC2006:03 |
Dermatology for Pharmacists |
SEMESTER 2
| BC2025:03 |
Molecular Biology and the Genetic Basis of
Inherited Disease |
| HS2401:03 |
Rural and Remote Primary and Public Healthcare |
| PC2002:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 3 |
| PC2003:03 |
Integrated Metabolism and Nutrition for Pharmacists |
level 3
SEMESTER 1
| CH3100:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 4 |
| PC3001:03 |
ENT, Eyes and Respiratory Pharmacy |
| PC3002:03 |
Cardiovascular and Renal Therapeutics for Pharmacists |
| PC3004:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Practice 2 |
SEMESTER 2
| PC3003:03 |
Integrated Metabolism and Nutrition for Pharmacists |
| PC3005:03 |
Nervous System and Mental Health for Pharmacists |
| PC3006:03 |
Infectious Diseases & Immunology for Pharmacists |
| PC3007:03 |
Dermatology and Musculoskeletal Pharmacy |
level 4
Currently being reviewed.
