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Graduates will have gained knowledge in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences, and developed skills in written and verbal communication in these areas. They will have delivered three presentations to their peers and lecturers during the completion of the course, and extensively utilised information technology. Graduates will have experienced problem solving in the pharmaceutical sciences, and will have studied the global context of pharmaceuticals. Social and ethical implications of these studies will be emphasised.
Course objectives
The course is designed to equip graduate students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to enhance career opportunities within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, academic pharmaceutical research, or pharmaceutical regulatory organisations. The supervised program of research will provide candidates with the opportunity to develop a solid grounding in research methodology and enhance their skills of problem identification and problem solving, and their ability to develop and present solutions.
Career outcomes
Graduates may be employed in a variety of areas within the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries in the manufacturing, research, quality control and marketing of pharmaceuticals. Other organisations and institutions where employment could be expected include medical research institutes, hospitals and associated biomedical research laboratories, universities, government research laboratories, and government regulatory agencies. The course can be articulated with the School's Research Higher Degree programs (Master of Pharmacy by Research and PhD) in subsequent years. This degree can lead to entry into the School's higher degree programs, as stated below.
Professional Recognition
There is no anticipated formal professional recognition of this course. The award of the Master of Pharmaceutical Science will not qualify a person for registration as a pharmacist.
Course structure
Teaching is primarily based on existing pharmacy undergraduate units and consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals, assignments and a significant research project. Some online component will be available initially, however, it is anticipated that the online content will increase in future years. The thesis component will comprise the planning and conduct of a research project leading to a thesis.
Schedule for continuing students
Year 1
This unit is designed to introduce students to pharmacology, which is the field of science concerned with the effect of drugs on living organisms. The knowledge of pharmacology is fundamental to the safe and effective use of medicines by health…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
This unit is designed to introduce students to pharmacology, which is the field of science concerned with the effect of drugs on living organisms. The knowledge of pharmacology is fundamental to the safe and effective use of medicines by health…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
Pharmaceutical Science involves the study of physical and chemical principles which are important in the design of dosage forms and other pharmaceutical systems and the application of these principles to practice, particularly in the development of an understanding of the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CSA226 Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Development
This unit studies factors influencing the bioavailability and disposition of medications,and the application of this information to optimise the quality use of medicines inclinical practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the clinical role of the pharmacistand problem-solving in improving the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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Infectious disease is a study of the basic principles of immunopathology, antimicrobial chemotherapy and biotherapy followed by a study of infectious disease therapeutics topics. The unit aims to develop students knowledge of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on the appropriate…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, principles and practical skills of research methodology required in preparing a project proposal in health and medical research, including information retrieval and analysis, formulation of research questions, research plan…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CSA408 Research Methodology and Project Design
Year 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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An introduction in the areas of pharmaceutical science or pharmacy practice to research methodology. This unit also includes the planning, design and conduct of a research project, presentation and analysis of data and interpretation of published research. Students will also…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
An introduction in the areas of pharmaceutical science or pharmacy practice to research methodology. Also includes the planning, design and conduct of a research project, presentation and analysis of data and interpretation of published research. Students will also be required…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
Schedule from 2017
Year 1
This unit will provide basic training to obtain fundamental laboratory skills in the field of pharmaceutical and chromatographic science. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the basic laboratory skills that researchers utilise on a daily basis.…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CSA741 Basic Laboratory Skills in Pharmaceutical and Chromatographic Science
This unit will provide basic training to obtain fundamental analytical and cell culture skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the basic laboratory skills that researchers utilise on a daily…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CSA742 Introduction to Analytical and Cell Culture Techniques
This unit will provide advance training to obtain separation science skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science essential to successfully complete the required research project you will be conducting in Year 2 of the Master of Pharmaceutical Science…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CSA743 Application of Chromatography in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
This unit will provide advanced training to obtain cell culture skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science that are essential to successfully complete the required research project you will be conducting in Year 2 of the Master of…
Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CSA744 Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Year 2
Research is the fundamental part of any profession. You will be proposing and completing your research project over TWO interconnected units (CSA745 and CSA746).In discussion with the Course Coordinator, you will be appointed a research supervisor(s). Throughout the semester, you…
Credit Points: 50
This unit is currently unavailable.
Research is the fundamental part of any profession. You will be proposing and completing your research project over TWO interconnected units (CSA745 and CSA746).Throughout the semester, you are required to set up regular meetings with your supervisor(s) who will provide…
Credit Points: 50
This unit is currently unavailable.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Students are expected to have a minimum of a science-based Bachelor's degree of the University of Tasmania or of another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent. Applicants below credit average will be considered based on a combination of academic record and relevant work experience after graduation.
Articulation from
Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science
Articulation to
The course can be articulated with the School's Research Higher Degree programs (Master of Pharmacy by Research and PhD) in subsequent years. Students may re-enrol and commence a Research Higher Degree in the third year subject to satisfy the requirements for the MPharmSc award.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2021 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 67,053 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $32,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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