Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

Study Area

Health,Medicine and Pharmacy

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

University of South Australia

State

SA

Course Detail

Campus

City East

Intake Time

February

Standard Duration

3 Years

About the Course

During the first year you will develop an understanding of basic sciences. You will also focus on career development and factors influencing the pharmaceutical industry domestically and internationally. During the second and third years you will focus on: pharmaceutical sciences (including formulation) pharmacology and pharmacokinetics drug discovery, development and commercialisation. This degree places a unique emphasis on the development and commercialisation of a range of pharmaceutical products, such as injections, tablets, creams and ointments. You will then get the opportunity to fine-tune your study to your own personal interests and career aspirations when you choose from a range of elective 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

Average Score

IELTS

IELTS total [6.5] reading [6.5] writing [6.5] speaking [6.5] listening [6.5]

Background Requirements

YES

University of South Australia

Institute Ranking

"#295 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #17 in Australia"

Program Ranking

#7 in Australia for Pharmacy & Pharmacology, #101-150 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020