UWA’s Department of Pharmacy provides excellence in pharmacy education and research. We are committed to graduating students who are future leaders in the profession and promote the highest standards.

Our students acquire knowledge in areas of pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and biomedicine and biotechnology, including practical training in community and hospital pharmacy.

Entry-to-practice courses

The Bachelor of Human Sciences (Pharmaceutical Health) and Doctor of Pharmacy is a four-year integrated degree preparing students for pharmacist registration with strong clinical and human science foundations. 

The two-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Extended) provides advanced knowledge and practical placements for those seeking professional registration.

UWA’s offers four main pathways to the Doctor of Pharmacy, tailored to different career stages.

Practitioner Development courses

For registered pharmacists, the one-year Doctor of Pharmacy Practice enables upskilling and qualification advancement, while the six-month Doctor of Pharmacy Refresher allows UWA Master of Pharmacy graduates to upgrade to the DPharm title.

Our Vision

To produce leaders in the profession of pharmacy and enhance the quality of life of Australians through the practice of pharmacy.

Our Purpose

To meet this vision, our purpose is to produce graduates who:

• have an advanced and integrated understanding in all areas of the practice of pharmacy, including research principles and methods;
• practice pharmacy based on excellence in competency, integrity and care;
• apply knowledge and skills that demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner;
• acknowledge and celebrate difference, and involve and empower others to reach their potential.

Our Values