Undergraduate
New students guide
Welcome to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences!
We've put together a New Students Guide to help first-year Bachelor of Pharmacy students prepare for study and ease into life at UQ.
If you have any questions, contact school reception – we're here to help.
Experiential Placements
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has developed guidelines to clarify the role of preceptors and students. Visit the Placements page for information.
Dispensing Curriculum
The undergraduate course list can be found on the UQ Courses and Programs webpage. Dispensing skills are primarily taught in the courses listed below.
| Course | Year/Semester | Title |
| PHRM1011 | 1/1 | Introductory Pharmacy 1 |
| PHRM1020 | 1/1 | Data Analysis and Pharmacy Practice |
| PHRM1012 | 1/2 | Introductory Pharmacy 2 |
| PHRM2011 | 2/1 | Quality use of medicines A1 |
| PHRM2030 | 2/1 | Social and Professional Aspects of Pharmacy A |
| PHRM2012 | 2/2 | Quality Use of Medicines A2 |
| PHRM3011 | 3/1 | Quality Use of Medicines B1 |
| PHRM3031 | 3/1 | Social and Professional Aspects of Pharmacy B |
| PHRM3012 | 3/2 | Quality Use of Medicines B2 |
| PHRM4011 | 4/1 | Quality Use of Medicines C |
| PHRM4031 | 4/1 | The Business of Health |
| PHRM4061 | 4/1 or 2 | QUM Research Focussed Placement |
| PHRM4062 | 4/1 or 2 | QUM Pharmacy Practice Placement |
| PHRM4012 | 4/2 | Integrated Patient Care |
Courses that include learning activities focussed on dispensing.
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Student Leader Program
Being the new kid on the block can be a daunting experience for new students, which is why we've designed a Student Leader program, led by pharmacy students, for pharmacy students to create a vibrant campus atmosphere that reaches out to all new students, and our Student Leaders are an integral part of that.
To be put in touch with a leader contact [email protected]
You will be:
- sent regular emails to keep you updated on what is happening in the semester;
- invited to “meet and greets” with your student leader and fellow new students;
have the chance to realise you’re not alone, and meet others in the same situation as you.
To be a leader* you should have a passion for helping others, making a difference, and a dedication to enhancing the Student Experience for fellow Pharmacy students.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 5 and achieved at least 5.0 GPA in the previous semester
- Have completed at least one year of Pharmacy at UQ (full time or equivalent)
- Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) during your participation in the Student Leader Program
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have good spoken and written English
- Have a desire to help others
*UQ Advantage Points available
Leaders are required to complete at least 10 hours of voluntary work over one semester or 20 hours voluntary work over two semesters to be counted towards the Award.
UQ Advantage Grant Program
The UQ Advantage Office has announced the launch of a new program that seeks to promote student mobility and to enhance student participation and involvement in curricular and related activities.
This program, known as the UQ Advantage Grant, will be awarded 4 times per year, in February, May, August and November.
The Grant offers financial support to students of the University of Queensland to subsidise activities which will enhance their degree program and their experience at UQ.
UQ Advantage Grants may be provided for activities related to a student’s study at The University of Queensland such as conferences, short term programs, language study, research, internships, leadership, service learning and volunteering programs, or other activities endorsed by your academic unit.
Who is eligible?
These grants are for students currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Queensland (i.e.: undergraduate, honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, coursework masters or professional doctorate levels of study).
The grants are not for students enrolled in research higher degree programs.
Full-degree international students are invited to apply. It is not normal practice to award a grant enabling an international student to return to his/her home country. However, special consideration may be given to a student who can show the benefits of how an academic activity undertaken in the student’s home country can enhance their UQ experience.
Further Information
For detailed information regarding the UQ Advantage Grants, download the program guidelines here or contact the Office of Undergraduate Education on [email protected]. Applications can be submitted directly to the UQ Advantage Office.