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Master of Pharmaceutical Science
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Master of Pharmaceutical Science covers the full arc of how a medicine gets from an idea to a patient, working through target identification, drug design, formulation, clinical trials and regulatory approval using case studies drawn from real pharmaceutical challenges. Students get hands-on experience with the analytical, formulation and modelling techniques used in industry research and development, rather than a purely theoretical treatment of pharmaceutical science, and the course closes with an extended industry or research placement and a capstone unit where students apply everything they've learned in a genuine professional setting. Sustainability and social responsibility are built into the curriculum's framing throughout, reflecting current pressure on the pharmaceutical industry to address both drug access and environmental impact. It suits science graduates aiming for roles in pharmaceutical research, drug development, regulatory affairs or the broader biotech and pharmaceutical industry, particularly those who want practical placement experience alongside their qualification rather than a purely academic pathway.
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Course structure
The course comprises 96 points, structured into four parts
- 24 pointsCore foundation studies
- 24 pointsCore case studies
- 24 pointsAdvanced studies
- Professional Practice (24 points). Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated. Part A: Core foundation studies (24 points) You must complete the following units: MPS5101 Overview of drug discovery and development MPS5102 Target identification and validation MPS5103 Drug design and optimisation MPS5104 Drug formulation
- clinical trials and registration Part B: Core case studies (24 points) You must complete the following units: MPS5201 Drug stories: Lessons from the past and now MPS5202 From ideas to medicines: Investigator perspectives MPS5203 Experimental investigations: Learning from the lab MPS5204 Drug discovery and development: The next step Part C: Advanced studies (24 points) You must co..
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Admissions
Entry Level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full time, 4 years part time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy or Science or Biomedical Science or Engineering (in an appropriate discipline e.g. Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Biomedical or Materials) with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry Level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full time, 3 years part time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry Level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science with at least a distinction (70%) average. Or An Australian bachelor honours double degree (or equivalent) in Engineering and Pharmaceutical Science with at least a distinction (70%) average.
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