RMIT University

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

092330J

Related Careers

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

You will learn about the human body and the use of drugs to treat disease. Throughout your pharmaceutical studies, you will develop knowledge about the human body, the action of drugs in them, and ways in which the pharmaceutical industry can deliver more reliable, accessible and effective treatments. In addition to an understanding of pharmacology and physiology, this biomedical science degree will teach you about the development of new drugs, the clinical use of medications, and the legal and regulatory aspects of developing medicines. You will gain an understanding of biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology, and an in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, clinical trials, drug development, and therapeutics, to prepare you for a multidisciplinary career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Bundoora	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	72.3
Bundoora	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	72.3

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Bundoora

Full-time - 3 years

N/A

72.3

Bundoora

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A

72.3

Structure

Total Credit Points: 288

Subjects

BIOL2257 Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
BIOL2272 Biology of the Cell
CHEM1240 Chemistry for Food and Life Science
MATH1238 Statistics and Epidemiology
ONPS2302 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences
ONPS2164 Medicines, Drugs and Poisons
ONPS2423 Introduction to Medical Biochemistry
BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences
BIOL1181 Clinical Biochemistry 1
BIOL1177 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
ONPS2032 Principles of Pharmacology
ONPS2563 Applied Pharmacology
BIOL2043 Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems
BIOL2044 Human Physiology 2: Body Systems
ONPS2387 Principles of Toxicology
ONPS2493 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 1
ONPS2494 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 2
ONPS2305 Drug Research and Development
ONPS2307 Preclinical Drug Testing
ONPS2304 Clinical Trial Design and Management
ONPS2306 Drug Regulations
BIOL2357 Practical Biomedical Sciences
ONPS2534 Professional Skills Development for the Pharmaceutical Scientist

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).

Recognition

Graduates may join the following Australian professional societies: Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists to the Pharmaceutical Industry (ARCS); Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA); Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT); AusBiotech

Study Pathways

Depending on the stream chosen, graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science who achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater are guaranteed entry into the second year (equivalent to 120 credit points) of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences). Graduates with a GPA of less than 2.0 may apply, and if successful in gaining a place, may be eligible for exemptions. Graduates of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology), or the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) may also be eligible to apply for exemptions of up to one year.