Indicative ATAR score (2012):
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3 years full-time
6 years part-time
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.
First Semester (February)
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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3 years full-time
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.
First Semester (February)
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
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.
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.
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
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).
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Parkville |
|---|---|
| 2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP | 82.3 |
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
This course is currently not available to domestic students.
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).
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.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
| Qualification | Parkville |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 31 |
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
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.
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.