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Master of Pharmacy

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Masters (Coursework)

Casuarina, Casuarina
The pharmacy course will prepare you for entry into the pharmacy profession.
Entry Requirements
  • Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline with at least a GPA of 4.00.
  • Completion of the below units undertaken in prior qualification(s) as evidenced in transcripts:
  • Organic chemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Mathematics or statistics

The units can be undertaken at any level of study; however, the level of the units will be a factor used in the ranking process.

  • Applicants intending to compete in one of the designated subquotas, must complete and submit the NT Residence and/or the First Nations statutory declaration(s).
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Masters (Coursework)

Gold Coast
This program builds on the strong science foundation that students developed in their undergraduate science or health science degree to provide advanced studies in pharmaceutical science, professional and clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy research.
Entry Requirements

Applicants are eligible for admission into the Master of Pharmacy subject to meeting the following criteria:

  • completed an eligible science or health science Bachelor degree within the past 10 years;
  • achieved an overall GPA greater than or equal to 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in the last 18 months of undergraduate study;
  • meet all of the following essential prerequisites at a tertiary level with a minimum level of Pass:
    • Biochemistry: One trimester duration or equivalent
    • Chemistry: Two trimesters duration or equivalent
    • Pharmacology: One trimester duration or equivalent
    • Physiology: One trimester duration or equivalent
    • Statistics or Maths: One trimester duration or equivalent

Where a student has not met the pharmacology prerequisite from their prior studies, they may enrol in 2018PHM Pharmacology which is offered in all three trimesters, with an intensive mode in Trimester 3 of each year.

Duration
2.5 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$29,000 per year / $72,500 total
International Tuition Fees
$36,500 per year / $91,250 total

Masters (Coursework)

City East
Graduating with a postgraduate qualification will set you apart, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are ready for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$24,800 per year / $37,200 total
International Tuition Fees
$35,300 per year / $52,950 total

Master of Pharmacy overview

Coursework masters

Some universities offer a general postgraduate degree in pharmacology. This option will likely include a broad array of subjects with some options to elect subjects particular to your areas of interest.

Research masters

Research-based postgraduate degrees in pharmacy will require you to submit a thesis based on your study in a chosen area. This degree also further prepares you for a doctorate in pharmacy, should you wish to pursue your studies even further.

Employment options

A postgrad qualification shows that you have taken extra effort and have gained a deep understanding of the concepts of pharmaceutical work. It could be the deciding factor between you and another candidate when it comes to finding a job in the pharmaceutical industry, which is a field that is becoming increasingly competitive.

Scholarships and funding

Most Master of Pharmacy courses are eligible for Austudy. You can see which universities in particular are eligible here.

There are also hundreds of university sponsored scholarships for which you might be eligible. Review them all here.