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Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s degree develops advanced expertise for working in therapeutic product development, from research and evaluation through regulation and post-market monitoring. Designed for health professionals and science graduates, it covers medicines, cell and gene therapies and medical devices, and includes a research project. The Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) is a specialised master’s course in pharmaceutical and medical device development.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the therapeutics and health sectors, supporting the safe and effective development and use of medicines and medical devices. Potential pathways include regulatory affairs, medical affairs, clinical research and development, product vigilance/pharmacovigilance, health economics and market access, and quality or compliance roles in industry, research organisations or government. This Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) prepares graduates for specialised careers in pharmaceutical and medical device development.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

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$61,700 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$35,000

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MASCMEAD1PMV

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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