Diploma of Health Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

The Diploma of Health Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is designed to equip students at the GZUCM-RMIT Institute of Life Sciences and Bioengineering with knowledge and skills in relevant disciplines, together with enhanced academic English language proficiency relevant to those disciplines, thus enabling them to articulate seamlessly into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program (which will also be offered at GZUCM-RMIT).

This diploma is offered only as a pathway into the degree program.The Diploma program is delivered in full time mode.

It consists of eight courses (96 credit points).

The program structure is the same or equivalent to that offered in the first year of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program.

Where there is equivalence, you can seek credit transfer for courses successfully completed as you articulate from the Diploma into Year 2 of the degree program.The following courses will provide the scientific foundation for your future studies and career as a pharmaceutical scientist:

Biology of the Cell;

Introduction to Human Biosciences;

Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics;

Statistics and Epidemiology;

and Chemistry for Life Sciences.

The courses Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science, Introduction to Medical Biochemistry and Medicine, Drugs and Poisons include components specific to the discipline of pharmaceutical science.Concurrent studies in English and academic learning skills are embedded into the eight Diploma courses (96 credit points) across the extended semester.This program requires on campus attendance.

Year One of Program

Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

The Chinese equivalent for entry to the Diploma program is:

A minimum of 375 in the Gao Kao (National College Entrance Examination, NCEE) - Beijing

For students with secondary qualifications from countries other than China, the equivalent requirements can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/rmit-ui/en/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/country-equivalency

English language requirements A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5+, with no band below 5.0; or equivalent. For further information on English language test equivalency go to: http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements/english-language-proficiency-tests

On completion of the Diploma of Health Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) program you will exhibit foundation knowledge, skills and their application relevant to:

PLO 1. Exhibiting depth and breadth of scientific knowledge Develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge particularly in biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology.

PLO 2. Critically analyse and solve scientific problems Adapt knowledge, concepts and skills to problem solve.

PLO 3. Communication and Teamwork Develop skills to effectively communicate, both orally and written.

PLO 4: English for academic purposes Undertaking concurrent and future academic and professional studies in the English language