Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

You'll be sought-after by research and development centres, the pharmaceutical industry and food, agriculture, chemicals, biotechnology and cosmetics companies.

You could work as a drug analyst, formulation scientist, industry consultant, development chemist, medicinal chemist, patent attorney, medicine researcher and developer, academic or clinical-trial specialist.

Why study Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science?

Improve human health by translating advances in medical research into treatments for such deadly diseases as cancer, the flu and malaria. Or pursue a career in a range of industries including consumer chemicals, food, cosmetics, and inks and paints.

You'll study with one of largest and most productive group of pharmaceutical researchers in Australia, the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, at our recently redeveloped Parkville campus.

You will learn about the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and how to improve human health by researching and developing more reliable, accessible and effective treatments.

The course's first 18 months will develop your understanding of pharmaceutical sciences before you get to specialise in drug discovery biology, formulation science or medicinal chemistry.

You'll gain practical skills through a major research project or industry placement. You'll be job-ready for a career in pharmaceutical research, the biomedical industry and many other fields that require advanced chemical-formulation skills.

You'll graduate having worked in industry-standard facilities, such as to our Shimadzu high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) lab, which will give you an edge in the job stakes.

Our graduates include Amy VanDerPoel, a forensic officer with Victoria Police, Zaman Haroon, a scientist at drug and food-product developer Catalent Australia and Reshma Prakash, a product support manager at Orica Mining Services.

If you love chemistry or have a passion for biology and want multiple career options, then this is the degree for you.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 84.20 (Parkville)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,363 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 (March)

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

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   info@pharm.monash.edu.au
Telephone +61 3 9903 9635
http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

3 years full-time

Fees for 2013

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
$ 30,440 AUD

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

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Parkville: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Course code: 2894

CRICOS code: 058486E

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

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

Double degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE studies

Due to strong competition for places, students who have completed Certificate or diploma-level TAFE courses are unlikely to be offered a place. VCE studies undertaken at TAFE will be considered. The faculty requires high achievement in VCE Chemistry, English (either), and Mathematical Methods (CAS). Studies in VCE Biology and/or Physics are also recommended.

In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

University studies

Preference is given to applicants who have completed the equivalent of a full year of study in an undergraduate degree (e.g. science or biomedical science). A high level of academic achievement at tertiary level should be demonstrated. Prerequisite studies in Chemistry, English and Mathematics can be met at either the VCE or tertiary level. In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

Other

Studies at Monash College (other than MUFY) and Monash Diplomas are not suitable for entry into pharmacy. Relevant work experience is only used in fine-tuning selection.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Parkville
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 84.20

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

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE studies

Due to strong competition for places, students who have completed Certificate or diploma-level TAFE courses are unlikely to be offered a place. VCE studies undertaken at TAFE will be considered. The faculty requires high achievement in VCE Chemistry, English (either), and Mathematical Methods (CAS). Studies in VCE Biology and/or Physics are also recommended.

In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

University studies

Preference is given to applicants who have completed the equivalent of a full year of study in an undergraduate degree (e.g. science or biomedical science). A high level of academic achievement at tertiary level should be demonstrated. Prerequisite studies in Chemistry, English and Mathematics can be met at either the VCE or tertiary level. In considering applicants for admission, the faculty will only consider studies completed no more than 10 years prior to admission.

Other

Studies at Monash College (other than MUFY) and Monash Diplomas are not suitable for entry into pharmacy. Relevant work experience is only used in fine-tuning selection.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and mathematical methods (CAS).

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
  • A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0; or TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 100 with 24+ in Writing and no section lower than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Parkville
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 9

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

There are three unique major areas of study: drug discovery biology, formulation science and medicinal chemistry. Regardless of which major you choose to pursue, you will be provided with a solid foundation in core sciences that can be applied across your career in a variety of areas. You will spend a year and a half developing this knowledge and then begin to study your major half way through your second year.

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.

FORMULATION SCIENCE

If you specialise in formulation science, you will learn how to formulate, design and evaluate pharmaceuticals. The formulation 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.

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. You will 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.