Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours (BPharm(Hons))
Medicine
A course by
Otago University
A four-year honours degree combining core pharmacy education with extensive training in research methodologies, culminating in a research dissertation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced research skills
Gain training in research design, methodologies, and advanced analysis in pharmacy.
Complete an independent research dissertation
Undertake and present a research project, demonstrating capacity for independent inquiry.
Prepare for professional and research careers
Enhance prospects for postgraduate study, scholarships, research positions, and pharmacy registration.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours (BPharm(Hons)) comprises the standard Bachelor of Pharmacy programme with additional training in advanced research design, methodologies, techniques, and analysis, resulting in a research dissertation. It prepares academically outstanding undergraduate students for research careers and further postgraduate study, while also satisfying the requirements for pharmacist registration in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Standard Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum (Years 1-3)
- Advanced research design and methodologies
- Research techniques and analysis
- Fourth year research dissertation (36 points out of 144)
- Core papers in Year 4: PHCY 410, PHCY 420, PHCY 431, PHCY 480, PHCY 485
What you need to know first
Current enrolment in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme, Year 3
Minimum B+ grade average after first semester of third year
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Pharmacy
Health care
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered pharmacist in New Zealand
Pharmaceutical research
Postgraduate study (Masters, PhD)