Here is the ATAR score that you will need to study pharmacy for each university in Queensland. Pharmacy is an intense degree which covers anatomy, physiology, and vast amounts of pharmacology! In our opinion, pharmacy is a perfect degree for a back-up for medicine, and of course it allows for an extremely rewarding career as a pharmacist in its own right. Overall, entry requirements for pharmacy can vary considerably between universities across the state.
As a result, it can be difficult to state a definitive score for entry, though in general you should aim for an ATAR between 75 and 85.
As you can see, this is a large range so below we’ve broken down the ATAR score requirements you’ll need to study pharmacy in Queensland for each university. The most common undergraduate pharmacy degree is the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) which is offered by several Queensland universities.
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland offers a 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree at their St Lucia campus. As part of the program, students undergo over 350 hours of supervised clinical practice, and the school has partnerships with over 500 pharmacies throughout Australia and overseas. Here are the ATAR scores required to study this degree at UQ for 2022:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.90 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 92.90 | 94.05 |
| Lowest: | 78.75 | 82.10 |
As you can see, the median unadjusted ATAR a student had that was accepted into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree at the University of Queensland in 2023 was 92.90. If your goal is to become a pharmacy student at UQ, we recommend aiming for this goal, or even above to ensure that you remain competitive for future years as cutoffs continue to change. UQ offers 2 bonus points if you are studying Specialist Maths, and 2 bonus points if you are studying a language other than English. Read more about their adjustment scheme here. The lowest adjusted ATAR accepted into the program was 82.10.
QUT ATAR For Pharmacy
QUT offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree for school leavers. Like UQ, the computer science degree runs for 4 years full-time. At QUT, pharmacy students experience over 400 hours of professional placement from the first year. Here are the ATAR scores required at QUT:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.15 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 86.60 | 88.05 |
| Lowest: | 72.25 | 76.75 |
The median unadjusted ATAR needed for entry into QUT’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) was 86.60 in 2023. We recommend aiming for this goal, or above it, to ensure you have the best chance of gaining admission into QUT’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) as selection ranks continue to change each year. QUT offers several adjustment schemes and bonus points, and the lowest adjusted ATAR accepted was 76.75. You can receive 2 bonus points for studying Specialist Maths, 2 for Physics, 2 for Aerospace Systems or Engineering, and 2 for a language other than English. Read more here.
Griffith University
Griffith University also offers a 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree similar to UQ and QUT, though without Honours. Like these universities, entry into this degree at Griffith University also requires a relatively high ATAR score though it tends to be slightly lower than UQ and QUT. Griffith’s pharmacy degree is held at their Gold Coast campus. Here are the scores to study pharmacy at Griffith in 2022:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Gold Coast)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.75 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 81.10 | 88.00 |
| Lowest: | 70.35 | 76.00 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into Griffith’s Bachelor of Pharmacy at their Gold Coast campus in 2023 was 81.10. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study computer science at Griffith Gold Coast. In 2023, the lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 76.00. Griffith offers adjustment points for several subjects including Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics. You can read more here.
JCU ATAR For Pharmacy
James Cook University, located in Townsville, offers a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree and is another popular choice for prospective pharmacists from Queensland. They offer the course at their Townsville, Cairns, and Mackay campuses. The James Cook University pharmacy degree is 3 years in duration.
The minimum ATAR required for admission into JCU’s Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) was 76.00 in 2023 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study at James Cook University. JCU also offers a subject adjustment scheme like the other universities we’ve looked at. You can read about their adjustment scheme here.
ATAR For Pharmacy: Conclusion
Computer Science is one of the fastest-growing degrees in Australia, and the field opens many doors for potential career opportunities in a diverse range of fields. If you’re considering studying computer science, our advice is to not get too caught up on the ATAR cutoffs and requirements. At the end of the day, your goal in Year 12 should be to get the best possible ATAR that you can achieve. This will give you the best chance of getting into a computer science degree (or any degree) of your choice. To estimate your ATAR, check out our ATAR Calculator.
Even if you don’t achieve the required ATAR, you can still definitely study computer science. You should consider ‘bridging’ undergraduate courses which allow for the possibility of studying computer science or a related degree as a postgraduate student.
If you or your child needs assistance or support during Year 12, our exceptional and compassionate tutors who have been in your shoes themselves are always willing to support you in reaching your academic goals. Learn more about our 99.90 ATAR tutoring.
Thanks for reading, and best of luck with your studies!
