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Master of Pharmaceutical Science (M7E)

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Overview  2022

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart
Semester 1, Semester 2

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.
Entry requirements

Location

Hobart
Semester 1, Semester 2

For years prior to 2015, please view the Course and Unit Handbook Archive

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The Master of Pharmaceutical Science encompasses four semesters and is considered a 2.0 year degree (i.e. semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4) to be offered at Hobart.

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.

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.

  • 1 Have a coherent understanding of advanced knowledge and developments in disciplines relevant to pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences by: 1.1. Demonstrating advanced understanding of various analytical techniques and their applications in pharmaceutical analysis; 1.2. Demonstrating advanced understanding of cell-culture based techniques and their application in pharmaceutical and biomedical research.
  • 2 Have advanced skills in interpreting complex ideas and will be effective communicators in disciplines relevant of pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences by: 2.1. Demonstrating the ability to critically appraise available literature and identify existing gaps and weaknesses in existing literature to formulate a suitable research question; 2.2. Demonstrating the ability to carry out a research project with minimal supervision to answer the formulated research question; 2.3. Demonstrating the ability to critically interpret their research findings and how it relates to existing research in that field; 2.4. Demonstrating the ability to critically reflect their own research in the light of provided feedback. 2.5. Demonstrating written and oral communication skills to interpret and formulate responses to complex problems; 2.6. Demonstrating oral communication skills to present a coherent knowledge and ideas with intellectual independence to specialist and non-specialist audiences; 2.7. Demonstrating written communication skills to evaluate and analyse research information that makes a contribution to knowledge.
  • 3 Effectively demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills by: 3.1. Critically appraising available literature and identifying existing gaps and weaknesses in existing literature to formulate a suitable research question, 3.2. Proposing an appropriate methodology to answer the formulated research, 3.3. Carrying out a research project with minimal supervision to answer the formulated research question, 3.4. Drafting a manuscript for a relevant research and/or professional journal in a format required by the chosen journal as per ‘Instruction to Authors guidelines’ of that journal, and 3.5. Presenting a coherent knowledge and ideas with intellectual independence to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

    • 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.

    Course structure

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA744 Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA745 Research Thesis A

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartSemester 1
    HobartSemester 2

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    View all details for CSA746 Research Thesis B

    Entry requirements

    Tertiary: A minimum of an AQF Bachelor degree in a science- based discipline from UTAS or a relevant qualification, deemed to be equivalent, from another university or tertiary institution. (Equivalence will be determined by the academic assessor, Dr Rahul Patel). Where an undergraduate degree has been recently obtained (within past 3 years), a minimum average grade of 60% obtained in the final 2 years of study would be required for entry to the Master of Pharmaceutical Science program. English Language: IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0) International Applicants only
    Credit for appropriate studies completed from other university courses may be granted. Refer Rule 6: Part 3 Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning.
    Opportunities for MPharmSc graduates to enter Research Higher Degree Courses such as PhD and Master of Pharmacy (Research).

    Fees & scholarships

    Domestic students

    Options for this course

    This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the entire amount for your studies. Commonwealth supported places are not available in this postgraduate course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.

    You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount.

    Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.

    An important note on Youth Allowance and Austudy

    The Department of Social Services has approved some accredited and professionally oriented Masters courses for student payments through Youth Allowance or Austudy. This means if you enrol in one of these courses, you may be eligible for student payments. However, please be aware that this is not the case for all Master courses. Please visit our Scholarships, Fees and Costs website for further information.

    Further information

    Detailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the 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

    2022 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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