Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

There is a growing need for expertise in modern drug development practices, and the Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) program provides training in state-of-the-art techniques, approaches, and requirements for the registration of medical products.

This course is designed to introduce students to modern approaches to drug and device design and development, providing an up-to-date set of skills essential for the current industry environment.This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.All stream specific units are online.

You may find however;

a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component.

These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.

An industry-focused program, the Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) has been developed in partnership and is taught by leading minds in the field – in academia, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, regulator and industry bodies and a wide array of reputable industry corporates.The program is tailored to professionals working in the pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical industry, regulatory affairs, drug product evaluation, registration, and therapeutic marketing sectors.It is designed to meet the requirements of those who work or plan to work in different pharmaceutical and medical device development areas.

This course would suit graduates of health, pharmacy, medicine, science, engineering, law, business or related disciplines.

Admission criteria

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) requires:

• successful completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine; or
• a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice.

What you'll study