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Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD / Doctoral.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

You will undertake your doctoral studies through the Monash doctoral program. At the core of this program is the completion of a substantial research thesis on an agreed topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Graduates typically progress into research-focused careers where they generate new knowledge and translate findings into practice. Opportunities include academia, pharmaceutical and biotech R&D, medicines development and regulation, clinical and translational research, and roles in government or community health organisations. The PhD builds capability for leadership in research strategy, project design, and evidence-based decision-making in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.


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$57,000 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

4 years

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Parkville
Malaysia
Malaysia
Parkville

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2625

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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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