WHAT YOUR COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE 2
YEAR 1 |
UNITS |
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Semester 1 24 Credit points |
MPS5101 Overview of drug discovery and development 6 Credit points |
MPS5102 Target identification and validation 6 Credit points |
MPS5103 Drug design and optimisation 6 Credit points |
MPS5104 Drug formulation, clinical trials and registration 6 Credit points |
Semester 2 24 Credit points |
MPS5201 Drug stories: Lessons from the past and now 6 Credit points |
MPS5202 From ideas to medicines: Investigator perspectives 6 Credit points |
MPS5203 Experimental investigations: Learning from the lab 6 Credit points |
MPS5204 Drug discovery and development: The next step 6 Credit points |
YEAR 2 |
UNITS |
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Semester 1 24 Credit points |
MPS5301 State-of-the-art and emerging technologies 6 Credit points |
MPS5302 Contemporary pharmaceutical technologies 6 Credit points |
MPS5303 Career tools: Bridging the gap 6 Credit points |
MPS5304 Regulatory science and monitoring medicine use 6 Credit points |
Semester 2 24 Credit points
MPS5401 Professional placement and research project 24 Credit points
A. Foundations of pharmaceutical science B. Case studies in pharmaceutical science C. Advanced pharmaceutical science D. Placement and capstone
Course structure
A. Foundations of pharmaceutical science These advanced preparatory studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills base necessary for advanced studies in pharmaceutical science.
B. Case studies in pharmaceutical science You’ ll be introduced to advanced principles of pharmaceutical science through a range of knowledge and laboratory-based case studies and scenarios.
C. Advanced pharmaceutical science You’ ll develop your understanding of state-of-the-art and emerging technologies in pharmaceutical sciences, and integrate this with career skills for a professional placement.
D. Placement and capstone You’ ll undertake a professional placement in the pharmaceutical or related industries or in a research laboratory, which gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to solve contemporary problems in a workplace setting. This placement is integrated with a capstone unit where you will consolidate and demonstrate your learning in a professional environment.
Entry requirements
Depending on prior qualifications, you may receive entry-level credit( a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:
ELIGIBILITY
Entry level 1: An Australian bachelor’ s degree( or equivalent) in pharmacy or science or biomedical science or engineering( in an appropriate discipline e. g. pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical or materials)
Entry level 2: An Australian bachelor’ s degree( or equivalent) in pharmaceutical science
Entry level 3: An Australian bachelor honours degree( or equivalent) in pharmaceutical science OR An Australian bachelor honours double degree( or equivalent) in engineering and pharmaceutical science
Availability
Semester 1 only( Feb intake)
Semester 2 only( July intake)
Semester 1 only( Feb intake)
Min requirements
Course structure
Meet the English language requirements of the University. The following English proficiency tests are accepted:
• Monash English
• IELTS( Academic)/ IELTS One Skill Retake( Academic)/ IELTS Online – Overall band score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Paper Edition – A total score of 79 with 12 in Listening, 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing and 18 in Speaking
• Pearson Test of English( Academic) – Overall score of 58 with no Communicative Skills lower than 50
• C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency – Overall score of 176 with no skill score lower than 169.
Tests must be taken within 24 months prior to course commencement.
60 %
60 %
70 %
Parts A, B, C and D( 96 points to complete)
Parts B, C and D( 72 points to complete)
Parts C and D( 48 points to complete)
Duration
2 years
1.5 years
1 year
2 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on intake, availability and the latest requirements.
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