The Degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) – BPharm(Hons)

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.

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.

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.

7 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.

8 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 8c, any application to re-enrol may be declined.

e A student whose enrolment is suspended or terminated under Regulation 8c or their application to re-enrol declined under Regulation 8d may apply to the Provost for the appeal of that decision in accordance with the policy.

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.

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.

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