Pharmacists play a vital role in the health of individuals and communities. Not only will you dispense medication, as a pharmacist you will work one-on-one with the community, providing advice, support and advocacy to people of all ages and backgrounds. Taught at CSU's Orange Campus, the Bachelor of Pharmacy will prepare you for a well-established profession with expanding prospects for the future. Course highlights CSU's pharmacy course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in rural, regional and metropolitan health care settings. Comprehensive instruction Studies in chemistry and biology come together in this course, along with practical instruction in community and hospital pharmacy, dispensing, medication management and health counselling. You will learn the 'soft skills' that allow pharmacists to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including communication and interpersonal skills, time management, decision-making and problem-solving. You may also participate in specialist areas of study such as rural health, vaccination training and international programs. Rural and regional focus CSU is a regional university, which means our courses provide you with a unique perspective and understanding of the health needs of rural and regional Australians - this will also be an advantage if you choose to make your career in larger metropolitan areas. Exceptional teaching staff Receive personalised attention and instruction from highly-qualified teaching staff, including qualified, registered pharmacists with extensive industry links and experience. You will practice what you are learning in the classroom in state-of-the-art laboratories and a pharmacy simulation setting, along with workplace learning, this ensures that you graduate with the confidence to make your mark. Career opportunities Pharmacy can be a mobile career with flexible hours and a wide range of employment opportunities across Australia as well as overseas. Working conditions are generally excellent, with generous starting salaries. Choose where you work CSU's Bachelor of Pharmacy will equip you to work in community pharmacies and hospitals and health care settings in rural in regional and metropolitan communities. Sales and marketing If you're interested in a career that could see you travelling the world take up a sales or marketing role in the pharmaceutical industry. Research and clinical trials Work for government agencies, research institutions or the private sector here in Australia or overseas. With skills relevant to both rural and metropolitan health care, graduates of CSU's Bachelor of Pharmacy are in demand with employers, especially in regional areas across Australia, where there is a critical need for health care professionals.