Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
English test results must be no more than two years old
This degree provides a pathway to a career in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries. The degree's focus on pharmacology will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in one of the following areas:
Pharmacy: Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395) | Master of Pharmacy (5661)
Medicine: Doctor of Medicine (5099)
Dentistry: Bachelor of Dental Health Science (1577)
Medical Research: Master of Medical Research (5626)
You will learn through extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities including formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories and you can select one of the following majors:
Pre-Clinical
Pharmaceutical Industry
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 087743G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Medicines - Discovery to Practice I - 1004PHM
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
Listed elective
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Chemistry of Biological Systems II - 1015MSC
Genes and Disease - 1005MSC
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Principles of Toxicology - 2021PHM
Pharmacology - 2018PHM
Organic Chemistry - 2014MSC
Biochemistry - 2005MSC
Medicines - Discovery to Practice II - 2022PHM
Research Methods and Statistics - 2013AHS
Major courses
OR
Listed electives
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Chemical Pharmacology I - 3023PHM
Human Pharmacology I - 3024PHM
Major courses
OR
Listed electives
Chemical Pharmacology II - 3025PHM
Human Pharmacology II - 3028PHM
Major courses
OR
Listed electives
Majors
Pharmaceutical Industry
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Drug Discovery and Development - 2003PHM
Industry Placement - 2000PHM
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Specialised Delivery Systems I - 2023PHM
Specialised Dosage Forms - 7003PHM
Evidence Based Practice - 3034PHM
Specialised Dosage Forms II - 7007PHM
Pre-Clinical
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Healthcare Systems - 3205MED
Industry Placement - 2000PHM
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Clinical Trials - Principles and Practice - 6005PHM
Pharmacotherapeutics I - 7001PHM
Evidence Based Practice - 3034PHM
Pharmacotherapeutics II - 7005PHM
Listed electives
Students not completing a major are required to complete 70 credit points of electives with a minimum of 20 credit points at Level 3 or higher.
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis - 1002MSC
Molecular Genetics - 2000MSC
Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring - 2203ENV
Consumer Psychology - 2004MKT
Structural Biochemistry - 2008MSC
Specialised Delivery Systems I - 2023PHM
Epidemiology - 2220MED
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Natural Products and NMR - 3225ENV
Immunology - 3004MSC
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology - 3015NSC
Molecular Biology - 3014MSC
Macromolecular and Cellular Biochemistry - 3016MSC
Pharmaceutical Science II - 3027PHM
Law and Synthetic Biology - 5338LAW
Introduction to Pharmacy Topics - 7024PHM
Specialised Dosage Forms - 7003PHM
Pharmacotherapeutics I - 7001PHM
Work Integrated Learning Placement - 3900ESC
Clinical Trials - Principles and Practice - 6005PHM
The Management of Business Processes - 2128IBA
Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare - 2805NRS
Management Concepts - 1101IBA (not offered from 2021)
The Purpose of Business - 1004GBS
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Change Management in Dynamic Healthcare Systems - 7322MED
Principles of Forensic Investigation - 1008NSC
Pharmacy Practice I - 1006PHM
Law Government and Criminal Justice - 1003CCJ
Introduction to Marketing - 1003MKT (not offered from 2021)
Business Decision-Making - 1008GBS
Pathology Techniques - 2004MSC
Pharmaceutical Science I - 2015PHM
Microbiology - 2007MSC
Ecotox and Impact Assessment - 2212ENV
Drug Discovery and Development - 2003PHM
Integrated Pharmacotherapeutics I - 2009PHM
Biosciences Laboratory Skills - 2018NSC
Metabolism - 2011MSC
Industry Placement - 2000PHM
Principles of Toxicology - 2021PHM
Marketing Research and Intelligence - 2034MKT
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Ethics and Professional Practice - 3007HSV
Health Practice Management - 3008AHS
Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment - 3119MED
Evidence Based Practice - 3034PHM
Pharmaceutical Analysis - 6002PHM
Specialised Dosage Forms II - 7007PHM
Pharmacotherapeutics II - 7005PHM
Pharmacy Practice I - 2004PHM
Spectroscopic and Molecular Analysis - 2102NSC
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
The Business of You - 3036IBA (not offered in 2021)
The Business of Business - 3037IBA (not offered in 2021)
You will be prepared for professional employment in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as Regulatory Scientist; Regulatory Affairs Specialist; Pharmaceutical Sales Representative; Medical Science Liaison; Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Haematology; Clinical Trials Monitor; Product Manager; Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Research Assistant; Research Technician; Laboratory Support Technician; Environmental Scientist; Research and Development Scientist; Formulation Chemist.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
