Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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University of South Australia

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

060209G

Campuses

City East

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,500 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

About

Play a key role in improving health by developing medicines, and bringing safe and effective products to market.
Join a university ranked in the World Top 150 for pharmacy and pharmacology.¹
Study the only pharmaceutical science degree in South Australia.
Learn a curriculum informed by well above world-class research in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences.²
Graduate career-ready by completing an industry project or placement.
Gain hands-on experience from renowned teachers and researchers in UniSA's on-campus, state-of-the-art pharmacy and chemistry laboratories.
Join a university with more than 50 years' experience in pharmaceutical science education.
UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people.³ As one of the World's Top Young Universities⁴, we'll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it'll feel like you're studying one minute and in a career the next.

¹2023 QS Subject Rankings. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ³UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. ⁴Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

This degree places a unique emphasis on the development and commercialisation of a range of pharmaceutical products, such as injections, tablets, creams and ointments.

In your first year you'll develop an understanding of basic sciences. You'll learn about career development and factors influencing the pharmaceutical industry domestically and internationally.

During the second and third years you'll focus on:

pharmaceutical sciences (including formulation)
pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
drug discovery, development and commercialisation

You'll also get the opportunity to fine-tune your study to your own personal interests and career aspirations when you choose from a range of specialist courses during your final two years.

You may choose to specialise in areas such as:

research and development (including drug discovery)
manufacturing and pharmaceutical chemistry (including quality control)
drug development (including clinical trials)
business (including sales, marketing, legal, regulatory and drug information)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

Career

The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly growing, due in part to an ageing population, the global pandemic and technological advances which make it easier and more cost-effective for new medications to be created and tested. South Australia's pharmaceutical industry is set for further expansion with an $85 million drug manufacturing plant being built in Adelaide, which will increase local job prospects.

As a pharmaceutical science professional, you'll be interested in science and technology, enjoy solving problems, and want to improve human health.

Your employment opportunities are diverse. You'll be qualified to take on professional roles in many areas, including:

evaluation of medicines by government regulatory agencies
identification and measurement of drugs by analytical laboratories
clinical trials that test the efficiency of medicines in patients
interrogation of medicine usage to improve health outcomes and minimise health costs
marketing and sales of medicines for human and veterinary use
research and development of new drugs and medicines
manufacturing and quality control to ensure high quality medicines are produced
intellectual property and patent law

Where can my interest in science take me?

View our Science Careers page for more information.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,500 / year

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.