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Programme Overview

Students can only apply to the BPharm(Hons) if they are already in the BPharm programme of the University of Auckland.

The BPharm(Hons) reflects the needs of contemporary and future pharmacy practice. You will learn about drug development and delivery, patients’ use of medicines, the optimisation of pharmacists' patient care through interaction with other health professionals, and more.

The BPharm(Hons) helps students develop the necessary research knowledge, skills and insights to pursue future masters or doctoral-level study.

In your BPharm(Hons), you will integrate scientific knowledge and clinical skills in order to provide safe, competent and culturally appropriate clinical pharmacy services as a future health professional.

Through undertaking a BPharm(Hons) you will develop your commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based and collaborative, interprofessional, clinical practice to improve the health of communities.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

In New Zealand, the pathway to becoming a pharmacist includes successful completion of a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) degree, and a one-year paid internship in an accepted pharmacy setting outside the university. Pharmacy as a profession continues to evolve, and pharmacists now use their patient-centred skills to provide immunisations, health checks and monitoring. Pharmacists deliver enhanced medicines’ services in collaboration with other members of healthcare teams. Pharmacists also work in a range of health-based industries related to the manufacture, prescription and provision of medicines, as well as related industries, such as medical publishing or pharmaceutical marketing.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Community pharmacist
  • Hospital pharmacist
  • Health sector manager
  • Pharmaceutical researcher
  • Pharmaceutical writer
  • Medicines quality control pharmacist
  • Medicines regulator
  • Prescribing adviser

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

You must have completed Parts II and III of the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher to be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) final year. 

However, you must not have already been awarded your Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. 

Students are required to submit an expression of interest as part of their online application process and will need to successfully complete a selection interview prior to entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) programme.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

Taught 480 points

Entry into the BPharm(Hons) is very competitive; only 10 students per year will be accepted into the programme.

Students who have previously been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy will not be admitted.

Find a Supervisor

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Key Dates

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026

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Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have completed the requirements for Parts II and III of the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 Where admission is granted by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to this degree courses previously passed for the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy will be reassigned to the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).

4 Applicants who have previously been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy will not be admitted.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Duration and Total Points Value

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must pass courses with a total value of 480 points, unless credit is granted under the Admission Regulations and/or the Credit Regulations.

b The requirements for this degree must be completed on a full-time basis in continuous semesters. Interrupted study may be resumed only with the approval of, and on conditions set by, the Programme Director.

Structure and Content

6 Of the 480 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a 360 points: Parts I–III as listed in the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule

and

b the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Schedule.

Practical Professional and Practicum Requirements

7 a In order to complete the requirements for this degree, a student must meet the applicable fitness to practise requirements for this programme, as outlined in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ Fitness to Practise Policy.

b Where a student is being investigated with regard to a fitness to practise matter under the policy, and there is a concern that the student’s attitudes or behaviour are inappropriate, offensive, disruptive, or may pose a risk of harm to the welfare of any party, that student’s attendance at lectures, classes and any clinical, industry or practice attachments may be suspended by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences pending the outcome of the investigation.

c If a student is found, after due and fair inquiry, and taking into account any written response from the student, to be not fit to practise, the student’s enrolment in the programme may be suspended or terminated in accordance with the policy.

d Where a student’s enrolment in the programme has been terminated under Regulation 7c, any application to re-enrol may be declined.

e A student whose enrolment is suspended or terminated under Regulation 7c or their application to re-enrol declined under Regulation 7d may apply to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education for the appeal of that decision in accordance with the policy.

Research Component

8 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The research project topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The research project must be completed and submitted by the last day of lectures in the final semester of enrolment.

d In exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, the Programme Director may approve a limited extension of time, not exceeding two months, for the completion of the research project. Where an extension of time is approved, students will be required to be enrolled and pay tuition fees at the rate of 10 points for each two-month period or part thereof. This will only apply when the student’s current enrolment period in the course has ended.

Distinction

9 a Honours will be awarded in one of three classes: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours, or Third Class Honours. Second Class Honours are awarded in either First Division or Second Division.

b The class of Honours will be determined by the student’s overall grade in PHARMACY 701, 702 and 789 as follows:

7.0 to 9.0 – First Class Honours

5.5 to 6.9 – Second Class Honours First Division

4.0 to 5.4 – Second Class Honours Second Division

3.9 and below – Third Class Honours.

Variations

10 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 480 points comprising:

  • 120 points for Part I from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule, and
  • 120 points for Part II from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule, and
  • 120 points for all Part III from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule, and
  • 120 points for Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Schedule, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Part I from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 60 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses, and
  • 45 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs at levels 100 to 400 Other Courses

Part II from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 1 item from English Language Competency Course, and
  • 120 points for all Compulsory Courses

English Language Competency Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Compulsory Courses

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Part III from the Bachelor of Pharmacy Schedule

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Schedule

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 90 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Research Project

Compulsory Courses

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

Research Project

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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