Diploma of Pharmacy Studies (X1M)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• An ATAR of 40 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered; or
• Completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with a minimum of Satisfactory Achievement (SA) in five Level 2 subjects (or higher)

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed at least two units (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of Bachelor level study or four units (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points) of Associate Degree level study. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies or University Preparation Program (UPP); or
• Completed four or more units in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies or UPP with no fail results

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed a Certificate III or higher in a related field of study; or
• Completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any field of study

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer you have sustained employment background or work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

If you apply based on your previous work and life experience and your application is not successful, we will work with you to find an alternative pathway into your chosen course of study.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.

Further information

We recommend that you submit supporting documentation (e.g. certificates, qualifications, resume etc.) as part of your application. We will attempt to access certain documents on your behalf (e.g. Year 11 and 12 College results or University academic records). Otherwise, you may be contacted to provide additional documentation when your application is reviewed.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This course is not available for international students.

Students who complete the Diploma and receive a place in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Applied Honours 54A will receive 25 credit points of advanced standing in the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Applied Honours 54A.

Articulation into the Diploma of Diploma of Pharmacy Studies course from other courses will be done in line with the University's standard application for credit process. Please see the Articulation/ Credit webpage for more information. Applications for credit can be made upon application to the Associate Degree in Applied Design course.

Completion of this course with a minimum of a distinction average within the Level 100 units qualifies for entry to the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Applied Honours (54A).

Students articulating into the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Applied Honours will receive 25 credit points of advanced standing. Students wishing to articulate from the Diploma of Pharmacy Studies into other University of Tasmania bachelor programs may gain credit, subject to the receiving College's discretion.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.