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 |
Introduction to 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 |
| PC2002:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 3 |
| PC2004:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Practice 1 |
| PC2006:03 |
Dermatology for Pharmacists |
SEMESTER 2
| HS2401:03 |
Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health
Care |
| PC2001:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 2 |
| PC2003:03 |
Integrated Metabolism and Nutrition for
Pharmacists |
| PC2201:03 |
Infectious Diseases and Immunology for Pharmacists |
level 3
SEMESTER 1
| PC3001:03 |
ENT, Eyes and Respiratory Pharmacy |
| PC3002:03 |
Cardiovascular and Renal Therapeutics for
Pharmacists |
| PC3004:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Practice 2 |
| PC3104:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Placement 1 |
SEMESTER 2
| CH3100:03 |
Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 4 |
| PC3005:03 |
Nervous System and Mental Health for Pharmacists |
| PC3201:03 |
Musculoskeletal Pharmacy |
| PC3202:03 |
Molecular Genetics |
level 4
SEMESTER 1
| PC4101:03 |
Endocrinology and Reproductive Pharmacy |
| PC4102:03 |
Oncology, Haematology and Toxicology for Pharmacy |
| PC4103:03 |
Professional Pharmacy Practice 3 |
| PC4105:03 |
Pharmacy Research Honours (for honours stream
only) |
| Plus |
| 3 units from
the following subjects: |
| CO1002:03 |
Contemporary Accounting – Principles
and Systems 1 |
| CO1501:03 |
Introduction to Commercial Law |
| EC1005:03 |
Economics for Business 1 |
| PC4104:03 |
Pharmacy Project |
| PP2110:03 |
Anatomy and Histology |
| SP3006:03 |
Sports Medicine |
| Or a subject approved by the Head
of School. |
SEMESTER 2
| PC4201:03 |
Professional Pharmacy 4 |
| PC4202:09 |
Professional Pharmacy Placement |
