Pharmacists routinely provide primary care advice and assistance, either dealing with self-limiting complaints or referring clients for appropriate attention. Pharmacists are also involved in the pharmaceutical industry, including research and development, management, manufacture and quality assurance. They are also employed in goverment posts which are involved in the control of drugs and medicines in the community. In addition to the usual entrance requirements, students must have passed TEE Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics at a high level. Either TEE Biology or Human Biology provides valuable preparation.
Preference is given to new applicants from Western Australia who are leaving school.
Communicable Diseases Prospective students are advised to contact the relevant Course Co-ordinator to determine whether the University's Policy on communicable diseases applies to specific courses offered by the School before making application for the course. Please refer to the General section at the front of this Handbook. Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Students are advised that a Criminal Record Screening and Clearance may be required for students in specific courses offered by the School. Please refer to the General section at the front of this Handbook. Advanced Standing Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis.