Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Professional recognitions

Australian

For more information visit the engineering page of the undergraduate Handbook.

International

For information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses visit www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html

Why study Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science?

Combining chemical engineering with pharmaceutical science, this double degree is unique in Australia and rare worldwide.

Chemical engineers can design, run and troubleshoot production facilities, but their training typically excludes the skills to develop pharmaceutical products. Similarly, pharmaceutical science graduates can invent and test new products, but they lack the know-how to manage the product process beyond the laboratory stage. This double degree produces professionals capable of covering the full spectrum of the pharmaceutical product design and development process.

For a full course structure visit the handbook entry using the link on the right hand side of this page.

Engineering is a hands-on discipline where learning goes beyond the classroom so it is important that you choose a university with the very best facilities to support your learning. Monash University hosts unique, world-class engineering facilities including:

  • computer laboratory facilities, available 24/7, including printing, multimedia, notebook and wireless areas
  • a science and technology library and resource centre designed specifically for engineering studies
  • the largest wind tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere, used to test aerodynamics of vehicles (including the Monash Motorsport car), airplanes, UAVs, trucks, trains, buildings and yachts. The tunnel has even been used for aerodynamic testing by elite athletes such as Tour de France winner Cadel Evans
  • The Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, housing one of the world's most powerful electron microscopes.

The Monash Engineering Research and Industry Training (MERIT) program prepares you for life beyond your undergraduate degree. The program offers a range of enrichment activities that help you become work-ready, sharpen your leadership skills and refine your research skills, so you can excel in further study.

Twelve weeks of vacation employment is undertaken during the program allowing you to get experience in securing employment, a taste for working in industry and a head start on your career.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 92.20 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

5 years full-time
10 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 Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3288

CRICOS code: 058485F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Engineering: telephone +61 3 9905 3404, email eng.info@eng.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/contact-pharm-current-students.html

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

5 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
$ 33,150 AUD
This is an accelerated course where you will be required to undertake 1 x 6 credit point unit more than the Standard Annual Load of 48 credit points on two occasions during the course of the degree in order to complete the course in five calendar years. The fee quoted is based on 48 credit points of study for one standard year. Therefore you will be required to pay a higher fee in the two semesters in which you overload, more than the standard 24 credit points per semester.

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

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3288

CRICOS code: 058485F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

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

Single degree options

Admissions information for domestic 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 each of mathematical methods (CAS), chemistry and one of biology, physics or specialist mathematics.

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 mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL and a score of 5 in chemistry SL or 4 in chemistry HL, and
  • One of the following: a score of at least 5 in biology SL or physics SL or further maths SL or a score of 4 in biology HL or physics HL.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Clayton
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 92.20

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 not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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

Applicants will be ranked and selected based on their entire academic record.

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 each of mathematical methods (CAS), chemistry and one of biology, physics or specialist mathematics.

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 mathematics SL or 4 in mathematics HL and a score of 5 in chemistry SL or 4 in chemistry HL, and
  • One of the following: a score of at least 5 in biology SL or physics SL or further maths SL or a score of 4 in biology HL or physics HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0; or TOEFL 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 with 21 in Writing and no section lower than 18.

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 Clayton
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 10

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

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

Semester two (July)

This course is currently not available to international students.

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

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.

All the above major study areas are approved majors for Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science.