Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Honours)

Program Overview

Griffith University's one-year Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Honours) program offers advanced study and research in pharmacology and toxicology. The multidisciplinary program prepares students for careers in the public or private sectors or for entry into higher degree research programs. Students will complete 30 credit points of coursework and a 50 credit point research thesis component.

Program Outline

Outline:

This one-year, full-time Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Honours) program at Griffith University provides students with the opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialization defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort. The research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. The program also provides the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program, involving team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines, will be invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.

Teaching:

The program is offered full-time and part-time on-campus. Students may commence the program in either Trimester 1 or Trimester 2. Students will undertake the intensive course 6001HLS Dissertation Preparation upon commencement of their studies in the program. The course will be offered at the beginning of Trimester 1 and 2. Students who wish to complete the program part-time will be required to consult with the Program Director to determine the appropriate program structure. This program consists of 30 credit points of coursework and a 50 credit point research thesis component.

Careers:

Graduates of the program will be able to plan and conduct research in pharmacology, toxicology, and related health disciplines, and therefore will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit, and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to higher degree research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.