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

About the course

This master’s course builds specialist capability in therapeutic product and medical device development, covering research and evaluation, regulation, monitoring and safe use across the product lifecycle. Designed for health professionals and science graduates, it develops skills in evidence appraisal, strategy and documentation for global registration, and product safety and risk minimisation. It is a Master coursework qualification focused on pharmaceutical and medical device development.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the therapeutics and healthcare ecosystem, including pharmaceutical and medical device development, regulatory affairs and registration strategy, medical affairs, product vigilance/pharmacovigilance, and health economics. The course supports careers in industry, research organisations, health services and government or regulatory settings where lifecycle planning, evidence-based evaluation and safety monitoring are required. It is a Master coursework pathway into pharmaceutical and medical device development roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)