Pharmacy @ usyd

meilz92 · 27 Oct 2009, 7:52 PM

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hey guys

just wondering, whats the ATAR required to do B.Pharm at USYD?
i know you have to get >150 on the STAT, but what about the ATAR?

also, is it too late to apply for/take the STAT test? apparently pharmacy admissions close on Dec 5th?

and if you have work experience in a pharmacy (say, 18 months worth), do they consider this or does this not matter?

PLEASEEEE let me know, somebody!!! thanks!

Scinery · 27 Oct 2009, 8:01 PM

someone got a UAI of 96.5 i think and is doing pharmacy...thats all i know sorry

meilz92 · 27 Oct 2009, 8:02 PM

96.5? if that is the ATAR required then there is no hope in hell for me.

fayad158 · 27 Oct 2009, 8:05 PM

the ATAR needed is usually slightly higher then the UAI as well unfortunatelly lol

Scinery · 27 Oct 2009, 8:10 PM

you havent done stat? why did you leave this so late?

You can do w/e u want to do in life, including pharmacy (although i dont know why u want to do pharmacy LOL isnt it boring?) regardless of the ATAR

don't worry about that now, focus on the HSC now and you'll get to where you want to be eventually.

meilz92 · 27 Oct 2009, 8:19 PM

well i wanna work in pharmacy because theres plenty of jobs available, good $$$

plus i work in a pharmacy so ive seen pharmacists in action, and ive seen what they do etc.

i just dont wanna end up doing M.Pharm because its too damn expensive!

raniaaa · 27 Oct 2009, 8:22 PM

my sisters doing pharm at usyd, she got 97ish, her friends who are doing it got 94+ however, it has dropped since 2007, this girl from my school last year got in with an 89 or 87... probably 89. so yeah you've still got hope

lolrofllol · 27 Oct 2009, 8:22 PM

Don't worry, the cut off is estimated to be around 92.6 (ATAR not UAI) this year (In the UAC booklet). Although i've lost all hope of getting that.

meilz92 · 27 Oct 2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lolrofllol

Don't worry, the cut off is estimated to be around 92.6

ahh ok. bye bye pharmacy.

its probably 2 late to take the STAT now anyway ey?

lolrofllol · 28 Oct 2009, 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by meilz92

ahh ok. bye bye pharmacy.

its probably 2 late to take the STAT now anyway ey?

No it's definately not too late. I'm taking it on the seventh of november. The last possible day to take it and be considered for the main round is 5 December.

You should register asap for a test, there is one on the 7th, 18th of november and 5th december.

danz90 · 29 Oct 2009, 12:06 AM

Last year's cut off was 91.90. Don't give up hope - I know of people in my year who got in with around 88/89 UAI (I'm first year - so this is according to last year's cut off).

Be prepared for LOTS of work in BPharm

HSC x 2 lol

meilz92 · 29 Oct 2009, 2:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danz90

Last year's cut off was 91.90. Don't give up hope - I know of people in my year who got in with around 88/89 UAI (I'm first year - so this is according to last year's cut off).

Be prepared for LOTS of work in BPharm

HSC x 2 lol

lots of work aye?
is it a lot more work than other uni degrees (eg. BSc, BA, BCom)? or is it all about the same amount of work?

also are there many classes late at night? because im not too keen on the idea of catching the train by myself from the city to the western suburbs (where i live) after dark. :S

danz90 · 31 Oct 2009, 2:27 AM

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Originally Posted by meilz92

lots of work aye?
is it a lot more work than other uni degrees (eg. BSc, BA, BCom)? or is it all about the same amount of work?

also are there many classes late at night? because im not too keen on the idea of catching the train by myself from the city to the western suburbs (where i live) after dark. :S

I think there is quite a bit more work in BPharm compared to quite a lot of other degrees... it is quite challenging.

Well in 1st semester we were unlucky to have a BIOL1003 (human bio) lecture at 5-6pm... But that was the latest we were ever at uni in sem 1.
Bio pracs went from 2-5pm.

In semester 2 , latest you will stay at uni is 6pm: 1-6pm 5hr Molecular bio pracs!!!

lala2 · 1 Nov 2009, 3:57 PM

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Originally Posted by meilz92

hey guys

just wondering, whats the ATAR required to do B.Pharm at USYD?
i know you have to get >150 on the STAT, but what about the ATAR?

also, is it too late to apply for/take the STAT test? apparently pharmacy admissions close on Dec 5th?

and if you have work experience in a pharmacy (say, 18 months worth), do they consider this or does this not matter?

PLEASEEEE let me know, somebody!!! thanks!

Yes, it was 91.90 this year. It has been steadily dropping since the HSC class of 2004. Their cutoff was 97.00, mine (2005) was 95.50, and it just keeps dropping. As someone mentioned, it's not too late to take STAT. Just make sure you've preferenced pharmacy and linked it to your STAT sitting.

Work experience in a pharmacy does not count as far as I'm aware.

Quote:

Originally Posted by meilz92

well i wanna work in pharmacy because theres plenty of jobs available, good $$$

plus i work in a pharmacy so ive seen pharmacists in action, and ive seen what they do etc.

i just dont wanna end up doing M.Pharm because its too damn expensive!

You can read my thread in the medical forum, but for your convenience there are hardly any jobs left in Sydney. I'm lucky--it took me just 2 months to find a graduate job. My friend has been searching since end of July and still doesn't have anything. Long gone are the days where you could demand a job just because you're a pharmacy graduate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by meilz92

lots of work aye?
is it a lot more work than other uni degrees (eg. BSc, BA, BCom)? or is it all about the same amount of work?

also are there many classes late at night? because im not too keen on the idea of catching the train by myself from the city to the western suburbs (where i live) after dark. :S

danz has answered this question really well, but my 2c: it's a lot of work. Every semester is like an HSC in itself. No compulsory classes past 6pm but there are some optional ones that run till 7pm. The outstanding majority of pharmacy students live in the western suburbs so you shouldn't have a problem with safety on the train if you acquaint yourself well enough with other people.

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Originally Posted by danz90

I think there is quite a bit more work in BPharm compared to quite a lot of other degrees... it is quite challenging.

Well in 1st semester we were unlucky to have a BIOL1003 (human bio) lecture at 5-6pm... But that was the latest we were ever at uni in sem 1.
Bio pracs went from 2-5pm.

In semester 2 , latest you will stay at uni is 6pm: 1-6pm 5hr Molecular bio pracs!!!

Eww compulsory 6pm finishes! Particularly in first year! I've never had a compulsory class finish at 6pm--ever.

meilz92 · 6 Nov 2009, 1:12 AM

thanks so muchh everyone for answering my questions!!!

i think ill sit the STAT and see how i go

27 Oct 2009, 7:52 PM	#1
meilz92 you can run... HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Location: western shithole suburbs Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 506 Last Activity: Today, 1:19 AM	Pharmacy @ usyd You can hide this advertisement by registering. hey guys just wondering, whats the ATAR required to do B.Pharm at USYD? i know you have to get >150 on the STAT, but what about the ATAR? also, is it too late to apply for/take the STAT test? apparently pharmacy admissions close on Dec 5th? and if you have work experience in a pharmacy (say, 18 months worth), do they consider this or does this not matter? PLEASEEEE let me know, somebody!!! thanks! __________________ Mamma never loved her much And Daddy never keeps in touch That's why she shies away from human affection But somewhere in a private place She packs her bags for outer space And now she's waiting for the right kind of pilot to come... ATAR aim: 90+ Realistic aim: 85+

27 Oct 2009, 8:01 PM	#2
Scinery Senior Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222 Last Activity: 19 Nov 2009, 6:55 PM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd someone got a UAI of 96.5 i think and is doing pharmacy...thats all i know sorry

27 Oct 2009, 8:02 PM	#3
meilz92 you can run... HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Location: western shithole suburbs Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 506 Last Activity: Today, 1:19 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd 96.5? if that is the ATAR required then there is no hope in hell for me. __________________ Mamma never loved her much And Daddy never keeps in touch That's why she shies away from human affection But somewhere in a private place She packs her bags for outer space And now she's waiting for the right kind of pilot to come... ATAR aim: 90+ Realistic aim: 85+

27 Oct 2009, 8:05 PM	#4
fayad158 Assistant Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 72 Last Activity: 20 Nov 2009, 7:39 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd the ATAR needed is usually slightly higher then the UAI as well unfortunatelly lol __________________ HSC 2009 Ext. 1 maths Adv English Biology Chemistry PD/H/PE

27 Oct 2009, 8:10 PM	#5
Scinery Senior Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 222 Last Activity: 19 Nov 2009, 6:55 PM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd you havent done stat? why did you leave this so late? You can do w/e u want to do in life, including pharmacy (although i dont know why u want to do pharmacy LOL isnt it boring?) regardless of the ATAR don't worry about that now, focus on the HSC now and you'll get to where you want to be eventually.

27 Oct 2009, 8:19 PM	#6
meilz92 you can run... HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Location: western shithole suburbs Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 506 Last Activity: Today, 1:19 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd well i wanna work in pharmacy because theres plenty of jobs available, good $$$ plus i work in a pharmacy so ive seen pharmacists in action, and ive seen what they do etc. i just dont wanna end up doing M.Pharm because its too damn expensive! __________________ Mamma never loved her much And Daddy never keeps in touch That's why she shies away from human affection But somewhere in a private place She packs her bags for outer space And now she's waiting for the right kind of pilot to come... ATAR aim: 90+ Realistic aim: 85+

27 Oct 2009, 8:22 PM	#7
raniaaa :) HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 493 Last Activity: 19 Nov 2009, 3:47 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd my sisters doing pharm at usyd, she got 97ish, her friends who are doing it got 94+ however, it has dropped since 2007, this girl from my school last year got in with an 89 or 87... probably 89. so yeah you've still got hope __________________ Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

27 Oct 2009, 8:22 PM	#8
lolrofllol Member HSC: 2009 Gender: Male Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 131 Last Activity: 14 Nov 2009, 6:57 PM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd Don't worry, the cut off is estimated to be around 92.6 (ATAR not UAI) this year (In the UAC booklet). Although i've lost all hope of getting that.

29 Oct 2009, 12:06 AM	#11
danz90 Supreme Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Location: Sydney Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,372 Last Activity: Today, 1:22 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd Last year's cut off was 91.90. Don't give up hope - I know of people in my year who got in with around 88/89 UAI (I'm first year - so this is according to last year's cut off). Be prepared for LOTS of work in BPharm HSC x 2 lol __________________ 2008 NSW UAI: 98.20 BPharm @ USyd 2009

6 Nov 2009, 1:12 AM	#15
meilz92 you can run... HSC: 2009 Gender: Female Location: western shithole suburbs Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 506 Last Activity: Today, 1:19 AM	Re: Pharmacy @ usyd thanks so muchh everyone for answering my questions!!! i think ill sit the STAT and see how i go __________________ Mamma never loved her much And Daddy never keeps in touch That's why she shies away from human affection But somewhere in a private place She packs her bags for outer space And now she's waiting for the right kind of pilot to come... ATAR aim: 90+ Realistic aim: 85+

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