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Master of Global Medicines Development

Masters.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Global Medicines Development is a joint degree offered by Monash University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how the discovery, development, and distribution of new medicines unfold on a global scale. In the units, taught collaboratively by academics across the two institutions, you will confront pressing issues such as funding medicines development in developing countries, navigating global drug regulations, and addressing disparities in access to appropriate medicines.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the medicines development lifecycle in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organisations, regulatory bodies, global health agencies and non-profits. Typical pathways include clinical research and trial operations, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, market access, program management and global health policy work. This master’s degree supports careers leading cross-border projects in the development and delivery of medicines and therapeutics.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$60,400 per year

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Information

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1.5 years

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February

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Parkville

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P6006

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

A$18,000

tick iconPHARMACY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$100,000

tick iconMONASH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Up to A$40,000

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