IELTS Academic, IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores).
Paper-based TOEFL, Score of 550 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Contribute to the discovery and development of new medicines and therapies.
Otago’s unique lab-based pharmaceutical science degree opens doors to the diverse and rapidly growing pharmaceutical industry and health-related research careers.
If you are interested in science and technology and have a passion for medicines that prevent and treat disease in plants, animals and humans, this degree is for you. Areas of study include medicinal chemistry, microbiology, pathology, formulation science, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and more. You will also gain key practical skills for your future career.
Gain a world-class pharmaceutical science degree with a unique Aotearoa New Zealand perspective. The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science incorporates rongoā Māori to give you training that’s only available at Otago.
Why study Pharmaceutical Science
Otago’s new three-year BPharmSc is the only degree of its type in Aotearoa New Zealand. It offers a curriculum that is responsive to industry needs and intertwines rongoā Māori to help understand medicines beyond western practices. Otago’s School of Pharmacy is ranked in the top 100 pharmacy schools globally (2019 QS ranking), and the BPharmSc is taught by industry experts and academics.
As a pharmaceutical science student at Otago, you will benefit from small class sizes, personalised instruction, and a modern student-centred curriculum. You will have access to a state-of-the-art laboratory, an interprofessional learning environment, and a supportive student culture.
Second and third-year papers are taught via lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials, and incorporate contemporary student- centred learning, including interactive workshop sessions.
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100-level
BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry
CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
HUBS 191 Human Body Systems 1
HUBS 192 Human Body Systems 2
PHSI 191 Biological Physics
200-level
PSCI 201 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PSCI 202 Medicines and Disease
PSCI 203 Formulation Principles 1
PSCI 204 Formulation Principles 2
300-level
Four of:
PSCI 301 Chemical Biology
PSCI 302 Medicinal Chemistry
PSCI 303 Natural Products and Medicines
PSCI 304 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
PSCI 305 Drug Delivery
PSCI 306 Topics in Pharmaceutical Industry
Plus, 108 further points of which 36 must be at 200-level or above.
, Note: Students should check the prerequisites for each paper.
Otago produces independent, innovative and career-ready graduates. With a degree in pharmaceutical science, you will be qualified to take on many professional roles, including:
Scientist researching and developing new drugs and medicines
Formulation scientist in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutics and agrichemical industries
Regulatory affairs officer evaluating medicines for government agencies and companies
Border control agent conducting identification and analysis of drugs
Clinical trials associate testing the safety and efficacy of medicines
Marketing and sales of medicines for human, veterinary and agricultural use
Quality control chemist testing to ensure high-quality medicines are produced
Patent attorney advising on intellectual property and patent law.
Health Insurance: 600 per year
