25 Which courses can include a rural placement?

Students are encouraged to consider rural and regional opportunities for the following courses:

2nd and 3rd Years

PHRM2102, PHRM3012, PHRM3101 and PHRM3102 Community Pharmacy Placements

A 5-day community pharmacy placement is a great opportunity to ‘dip your toes in the water’ and explore life in a rural town! You can find your own placement or register your interest with the placements team for School of Pharmacy sourced opportunities. Please note, funding is limited, and we will not reimburse airfares for 5-day placements.

4th Year

PHRM4072/PHRM4062 QUM Community Pharmacy Placement, PHRM4071 QUM Research Focused Placement

These 6-week placements allow you to get a real taste of life as an allied health professional in a rural or regional area. 4th year placements begin 2 weeks prior to the start of each semester and can potentially be extended to 8 weeks if you would like to start sooner, during semester break. You can source your own placement or register interest for one sourced by the placements team. Keep an eye on your emails so you are up to date with deadlines and opportunities!

Community pharmacy placements can be self-sourced, or you can apply for opportunities sourced by the Placements Team. PHRM4071 placements must be sourced by the School.

• Placements sourced by the School, Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) or University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) or Murturpuni Centre for Rural Health (CRRH) will be advertised on InPlace.
• Students will be notified once applications are open.
• Do not contact these pharmacies directly.
• (UCRH Info Session Recording).

This interactive map shows Queensland Health hospitals and health services.

Self-Sourced Placements

You are welcome to source your own placements across Australia. Please note the following:

• There must be a signed placement agreement, between UQ and the provider.
• Make sure you read the Course Profile. If it is a community pharmacy placement, many rural hospitals will not be able to provide the learning experiences required. As a guide, they must have retail / outpatient services.
• Make sure you are clear on the accommodation and travel options, including local transport, and the UQ travel policy. Do not book anything until your placement is approved.