Pharmaceutical Science

About the course

This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree course is designed to equip students with a range of knowledge and skills in subject areas such as medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical science. It will provide flexible pathways to employment, professional or postgraduate research programs.

What you might learn

As part of this course, you will undertake core and elective subjects such as applied pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, analytical techniques and professional practice. Graduates of this course should be able to find employment within the industry or have built a solid foundation towards obtaining a Masters degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as hospital pharmacist, pharmacologist, pharmaceutical research scientist, science writer, medical sales representative, product/process development scientist, and etc. in companies including Gilead Sciences, Novartis, AbbVie Inc., Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Drug Discovery Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Formulation Science

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com