Program Overview

Pharmaceutical Science - P6005

Overview

The Master of Pharmaceutical Science is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills required for a career in the pharmaceutical sector and related industries. The course is designed in consultation with major employers to address skills gaps in the sector and culminates in an extended industrial or research placement, providing students with valuable real-world experience.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Malaysia: Full time, On-campus at Parkville: Full time
• Duration: 2 years (full time), 4 years (part time)
• Start date: First semester (February) and Second semester (July)
• Qualification: Master of Pharmaceutical Science
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Entry Requirements (International students):
  • Entry Level 1: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy or Science or Biomedical Science or Engineering with at least a credit (60%) average.
  • Entry Level 2: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science with at least a credit (60%) average.
  • Entry Level 3: An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Science with at least a distinction (70%) average.
• English entry requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

Course Structure

The course is structured in four parts:

• Part A: Foundations of pharmaceutical science
• Part B: Case studies in pharmaceutical science
• Part C: Advanced pharmaceutical science
• Part D: Placement and capstone

Making the Application

• Future students: Apply directly to Monash using course code P6005.
• Current Monash students: You may apply to transfer from another Monash course.

Fees

• International fee: A$55,500 per 48 credit points

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning.

CRICOS Provider Number

Monash University: 00008C, Monash College: 01857J

Additional Information

• The course is not an accredited program of study for pharmacist registration in Australia.
• The guiding principles of social responsibility, sustainability, and positive impact underpin all learning in this course.
• Students will gain hands-on experience in a range of analytical, formulation, modelling, and other techniques relevant to the practice of contemporary pharmaceutical science.