Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
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.
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
Standard 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundoora |
| No |
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| Bundoora | International: $132,480 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Bundoora.
Available for Domestic Student. For more information about the tuition fee, please contact RMIT.
Further information
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include biomedical research in hospitals, biotechnology sector, clinical trial centres, government regulatory authorities, pharmaceutical companies, universities and research institutes.
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