Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science for 2012

Entry requirements

Indicative ATAR score (2012):

  • 82.3 (Parkville)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 4,520 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Parkville: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course code: 2894

CRICOS code:058486E

Find out more

info@pharm.monash.edu.au
Telephone +61 3 9903 9635
http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 29,380 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Parkville: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course code: 2894

CRICOS code:058486E

Find out more

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

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Why study Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science?

Pharmaceutical science plays a vital role in improving human health by translating advances in medical research into medicines. This job-ready science degree will equip students with the necessary skills to work in industry or research.

A pharmaceutical scientist researches and develops reliable, accessible and effective treatments for patients. Pharmaceutical scientists can also work in other industries such as cosmetics, chemicals, agricultural and food products.

Students gain real-world skills through either a research project or an industrial experience placement.

Course details

Career opportunities

Graduates will find a whole range of employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. Opportunities also exist in associated industries such as food, agriculture, chemicals, biotechnology and cosmetics. Specific career roles include drug analyst, formulation scientist, industry consultant, development chemist, medicinal chemist, patent attorney, new medicine research and developer, academic and clinical trial researcher.

Double degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in chemistry SL or 4 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Parkville
2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP 82.3

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is currently not available to domestic students.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 30 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in chemistry SL or 4 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 5 in mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS overall score of 7 with no band lower than 6.5; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Parkville
International Baccalaureate 31

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

A/ Drug discovery biology

Drug discovery biology explores the biotechnological aspects of drug design and evaluation. You will learn how to discover and evaluate new targets and study the biological effects of drug candidates. Graduates will have the knowledge and expertise to be employed in translating drug targets into pharmaceutical products, both in industry and academia.

B / Formulation science

If you specialise in formulation science, you will learn how to formulate, design and evaluate pharmaceuticals. The formulation science and chemistry knowledge our graduates gain also means they are ideally suited to exciting careers in developing cosmetics, foods, agricultural chemicals, veterinary products, paints and inks, and many other consumer goods.

C / Medicinal chemistry

Medicinal chemistry is at the intersection of biology and chemistry. It is specialised chemistry that deals with how drugs work, how drugs are designed and how drugs are made. Our graduates gain a broad range of these skills, which cover the full range of the drug development cycle and open up industrial, academic and commercial career paths.