Study Bachelor of Pharmacy at The University of Auckland in New Zealand, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Pharmacy

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Pharmacy is developed in consultation with leading New Zealand pharmacists, and the degree reflects the needs of contemporary and future pharmacy practice. It shifts the focus from traditional drug chemistry and delivery. Our approach incorporates aspects such as drug development, patient use, and the optimisation of pharmacists' patient care through interaction with other health professionals. Themes in population medicine, social science, pharmacology, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutics continue throughout the programme. These themes are supported by courses in biomedical science, medicinal chemistry, immunology and pharmacy practice – incorporating ethical issues related to practice and pharmaceutical management. Entry into the BPharm is limited and competitive. You will be selected on the basis of academic merit and personal qualities exhibited during the admission interview (MMI). There are 100 places available each year.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$57,974.40 (US$ 34,582) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Grafton Campus

85 Park Road,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for BPharm as a first year student you must complete the first year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) or the Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Auckland. This must be completed on a full time basis and must include the following courses:

  • CHEM 110: Chemistry of the Living World
  • BIOSCI 107: Biology for Biomedical Science - Cellular Processes and Development
  • MEDSCI 142: Biology for Biomedical Science - Organ Systems
  • POPLHLTH 111: Population Health

The remaining 60 points must comprise of:

  • Three 15 point elective courses from your degree schedule
  • One 15 point General Education course listed in the Open or EMHSS Schedule (excluding BIOSCI 100G, MEDSCI 100G, MEDSCI 101G, POPLHLTH 103G, POPLHLTH 104G).

Interview eligibility: You will need to achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 across all 8 first year courses to be eligible for consideration for an admission interview (MMI – Multi Mini Interviews).

Alternative admissions

To apply for the BPharm under the Alternative Admissions entry category, applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of full time study in a relevant degree from a recognised university. Your last year of full time study must be no more than five years prior to the year of application. A minimum of 105 points over Semesters One and Two per academic calendar year is required to be considered as full time for BPharm admission. A typical academic calendar year is 120 points.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university, with a global reputation for academic excellence and research.

  • Ranked 65th globally (QS World Rankings 2026)
  • New Zealand’s largest research organisation
  • Outstanding student support and excellent facilities
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