Master of Pharmaceutical Science

The Master of Pharmaceutical Science encompasses four semesters and is considered a 2.0 year degree (i.e.

semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4) to be offered at Hobart.Graduates will have gained knowledge in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences, and developed skills in written and verbal communication in these areas.

They will have delivered three presentations to their peers and lecturers during the completion of the course, and extensively utilised information technology.

Graduates will have experienced problem solving in the pharmaceutical sciences, and will have studied the global context of pharmaceuticals.

Social and ethical implications of these studies will be emphasised.

Teaching is primarily based on existing pharmacy undergraduate units and consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals, assignments and a significant research project. Some online component will be available initially, however, it is anticipated that the online content will increase in future years. The thesis component will comprise the planning and conduct of a research project leading to a thesis.