Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program covers all aspects of the drug discovery process and has been designed to prepare you for a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
The Australian pharmaceutical industry has dramatically increased in the past 10 years and rapid expansion is expected to continue.
As a result, the industry will require an increasing number of graduates to work in areas related to drug development including human clinical trials and drug regulations.Helping you transition to a career in the pharmaceutical industry, are the following capstone courses:ONPS2493 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 1 ONPS2305 Drug Research and Development ONPS2304 Clinical Trial Design and Management ONPS2494 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 2 ONPS2307 Preclinical Drug Testing ONPS2306 Drug RegulationsThis program requires on campus attendance.
Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics | 12 | BIOL2257 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biology of the Cell | 12 | BIOL2272 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chemistry for Life Sciences | 12 | CHEM1240 | Bundoora Campus |
| Statistics and Epidemiology | 12 | MATH1238 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences | 12 | ONPS2302 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medicines, Drugs and Poisons | 12 | ONPS2164 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Medical Biochemistry | 12 | ONPS2423 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2480 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 | 12 | BIOL1181 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 | 12 | BIOL1177 | Bundoora Campus |
| Principles of Pharmacology | 12 | ONPS2032 | Bundoora Campus |
| Applied Pharmacology | 12 | ONPS2563 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2043 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 2: Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2044 | Bundoora Campus |
| Principles of Toxicology | 12 | ONPS2387 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
ANDYear Three of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 1 | 12 | ONPS2493 | Bundoora Campus |
| Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 2 | 12 | ONPS2494 | Bundoora Campus |
| Drug Research and Development | 12 | ONPS2305 | Bundoora Campus |
| Preclinical Drug Testing | 12 | ONPS2307 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Trial Design and Management | 12 | ONPS2304 | Bundoora Campus |
| Drug Regulations | 12 | ONPS2306 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Biomedical Sciences | 12 | BIOL2357 | Bundoora Campus |
| Professional Skills Development for the Pharmaceutical Scientist | 12 | ONPS2534 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
Entry requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4,with a study score of at least 20 in chemistry; and in one of mathematics (any) or physics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English, or equivalent.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences courses are designed to contribute to the following program learning outcomes:
1. Exhibiting depth and breadth of scientific knowledge Develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge particularly in biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology.
2. Critically analyse and solve scientific problems Adapt knowledge, concepts and skills to problem solve.
3. Communication and Teamwork Develop skills to effectively communicate, both orally and written.
4. Investigation and Analysis Apply initiative and judgement and adapt knowledge and skills.
5. Accountability for your own learning and professional conduct. Accountable for your own learning, demonstrating safe and ethical professional conduct.
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