The Stage 2 Pharmacy (Diploma of Health Sciences) at Navitas Curtin College is your pathway to a rewarding career in medicine and healthcare. You will explore the critical roles pharmacists play in the development, testing, manufacture, and distribution of medicines, as well as the vital task of monitoring drug therapy. This undergraduate program provides a strong theoretical grounding in pharmaceutical chemistry, human structure and function, and the fundamentals of biochemistry, preparing you for the complexities of modern pharmacy practice and research.
This full-time, on-campus diploma is studied over one year, offering a focused introduction to the health sciences. You will engage with core units such as Foundations for Professional Health Practice, Human Structure and Function, and Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, alongside specialised subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical understanding, setting you up for further study in a Bachelor of Pharmacy and equipping you with the foundational skills for a future as a pharmacist, clinical research associate, or pharmaceutical regulator.