Pharmacy degrees in the US, UK, Canada and Australia
There are around 88 undergraduate Pharmacy degrees across 36 universities in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. They typically take 4 years of full-time study and cover areas like pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy, therapeutics. Figures are approximate and generalised, not official.
4 years
lower (~under $11k/yr)
36
88
Universities offering Pharmacy
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh | Scotland | 7 | clinical genetics, genetics, pharmacology, molecular biology |
| University of Strathclyde | Scotland | 7 | molecular biology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry |
| Cardiff University | Wales | 6 | organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology |
| University of Reading | England | 6 | procedure |
| Griffith University | QLD | 5 | research design, biostatistics, research projects, pharmacy |
| Monash University | VIC | 5 | pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, drug design |
| University of Southampton | England | 4 | pharmacology, therapeutics, life sciences, biological sciences |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 4 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, therapeutics |
| RMIT University | VIC | 3 | pharmacy, therapeutics, pharmacology, physiology |
| University College London | England | 3 | organic chemistry, chemical sciences, physical chemistry, cell biology |
| University of British Columbia | BC | 3 | |
| University of Toronto | Ontario | 3 | medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, physical chemistry |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 3 | pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, clinical pharmacy |
| University of Leeds | England | 2 | |
| University of Portsmouth | England | 2 | pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | 2 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, applied mathematics, pharmacology |
| Adelaide University | SA | 1 | pharmacy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug design |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, professional practice |
| Curtin University | WA | 1 | pharmacology, pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, medicinal chemistry |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 1 | food science |
| McGill University | QC | 1 | pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiology, molecular biology |
| Queensland University of Technology | QLD | 1 | |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, therapeutics |
| The University of Western Australia | WA | 1 | |
| University of Bristol | England | 1 | pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy, work placement |
| University of Calgary | AB | 1 | organic chemistry, chemical sciences, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry |
| University of California, Berkeley | CA | 1 | pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, therapeutics, molecular biology |
| University of California, Irvine | CA | 1 | organic chemistry, physical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | CA | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, molecular biology |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, therapeutics |
| University of New England | NSW | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 1 | pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, therapeutics |
| University of Texas at Austin | TX | 1 | clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacy, professional practice |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MO | 1 | biological sciences, organic chemistry, chemical sciences, pharmacology |
Graduate outcomes for Pharmacy
Across null universities with data, the median full-time employment rate for Pharmacy graduates is 91% and the median starting salary is A$59,500. Figures are domestic graduates at institution × field level: approximate, not course-specific.
| University | Employment | Median salary | Student experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith University | 85% | A$61,600 | 87% |
| Monash University | 93% | A$54,300 | 79% |
| University of Tasmania | 83% | A$100,800 | 74% |
| RMIT University | 95% | A$51,600 | 84% |
| UNSW Sydney | - | - | 84% |
| Adelaide University | 99% | A$59,200 | 83% |
| Charles Sturt University | - | - | 81% |
| Curtin University | 100% | A$55,900 | 85% |
| La Trobe University | - | - | 72% |
| Queensland University of Technology | 98% | A$57,400 | 66% |
| The University of Queensland | 99% | A$59,500 | 79% |
| The University of Western Australia | 93% | - | 76% |
| University of Canberra | - | - | 87% |
| University of New England | 100% | A$56,300 | 60% |
| University of Newcastle | - | - | 81% |
Graduate outcomes: Graduate Outcomes Survey & Student Experience Survey (QILT), © Commonwealth of Australia; data transformed. Not a government endorsement. Data sources.
Careers Pharmacy can lead to
- Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products): typical full-time pay A$134,992
- Community Pharmacist: typical full-time pay A$101,712
- Hospital Pharmacist: typical full-time pay A$101,712
By state or region
- Pharmacy in England: 6 universities, 18 programs
- Pharmacy in Scotland: 2 universities, 14 programs
- Pharmacy in Victoria: 3 universities, 9 programs
- Pharmacy in Queensland: 3 universities, 7 programs
- Pharmacy in New South Wales: 4 universities, 6 programs
- Pharmacy in Wales: 1 universities, 6 programs
- Pharmacy in Tasmania: 1 universities, 4 programs
- Pharmacy in CA: 3 universities, 3 programs
- Pharmacy in Ontario: 1 universities, 3 programs
- Pharmacy in BC: 1 universities, 3 programs
- Pharmacy in Western Australia: 2 universities, 2 programs
- Pharmacy in WI: 1 universities, 2 programs
- Pharmacy in South Australia: 1 universities, 1 programs
- Pharmacy in MO: 1 universities, 1 programs
- Pharmacy in AB: 1 universities, 1 programs
- Pharmacy in Australian Capital Territory: 1 universities, 1 programs
- Pharmacy in QC: 1 universities, 1 programs
- Pharmacy in TX: 1 universities, 1 programs
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Pharmacy degree in the US, UK, Canada and Australia?
Undergraduate Pharmacy degrees in the US, UK, Canada and Australia typically take about 4 years of full-time study.
How much does a Pharmacy degree cost in the US, UK, Canada and Australia?
Indicative domestic fees for Pharmacy degrees in the US, UK, Canada and Australia are typically in the lower (~under $11k/yr) range (approximate, not official).
Which universities offer Pharmacy in the US, UK, Canada and Australia?
Around 36 universities offer Pharmacy in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, including University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde, Cardiff University, University of Reading, Griffith University.
What do you study in a Pharmacy degree?
Common areas include pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy, therapeutics, organic chemistry.
Approximate, not official. Confirm details with the university before applying.