Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) (P3002) is designed for high-achieving students pursuing honours studies and a career in pharmaceutical science. It covers the multi-disciplinary chemical and biological science base used in researching and developing reliable, accessible and effective medicinal products, giving students a full overview of the drug discovery pipeline from a coursework and research perspective. The third year includes an extended placement in a research group, preparing students for a substantial independent research project in the fourth (honours) year. Very high-achieving students may also access the Scholars Program, offering exclusive learning opportunities including an annual networking event, invitations to key Faculty events and seminars, a Dean's scholarship (domestic students only), and a listing in the annual Faculty Prize Giving Program.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): A$9,537/yr (average annual student contribution); Domestic full-fee: A$43,500/yr

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Study Mode

Full Time, Part Time

Entry Requirements

ATAR-based (Parkville): 2026 lowest ATAR offer 83.90, lowest selection rank 88.95, Monash Guarantee threshold 80

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic:

Selection is ATAR-based (Parkville): 2026 lowest selection rank to which an offer was made was 88.95; lowest ATAR to which an offer was made in 2026 was 83.90; the Monash Guarantee threshold for 2026 entry is 80.
Prerequisite subjects required: English, Mathematics, and Science (all three apply).
Available Full Time or Part Time (8 years part time).

International:

Minimum age: at least 17 years of age at time of enrolment.
Prerequisite subjects required: English, Mathematics, and Science (all three apply).
English language requirements (Level A): overall score 6.5 for IELTS (Academic), with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 (or equivalent approved English test scores).
Study mode: Full Time only (visa condition).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are trained to select new targets for drug therapy from research and translate them into reliable, accessible and effective treatments for patients.
Prepares students for postgraduate study (Monash master's by coursework credit, or preparation for a master's by research or PhD) or employment in the global pharmaceutical industry.
Students work in industry-standard facilities (chromatography and mass spectrometry, confocal/super-resolution/biomedical imaging, structural biology including NMR and Cryo-EM, and synthetic medicinal chemistry/drug delivery infrastructure) within the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

APC

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units30 units

BPS1011

Human physiology 1: Cells to systems (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1012

Human physiology 2: Body systems (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1021

Medicinal chemistry 1: Structure (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1022

Medicinal chemistry 2: Reactivity and biomolecules (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1031

Physical chemistry 1: Equilibria and change (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1032

Physical chemistry 2: Solutions, surfaces and solids (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1041

Scientific inquiry (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS1042

Pharmaceutical science in context (Part A Core, Year 1)

BPS2011

Pharmacology 1: Biochemical signalling (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2012

Pharmacology 2: Drug action (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2021

Synthetic chemistry 1: Structure and reactivity (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2022

Drug discovery and design (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2031

Analytical methods 1: Principles and applications (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2032

Analytical method development (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2041

Drug delivery and pharmacokinetics (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS2042

Drug development (Part A Core, Year 2)

BPS3011

Disease-focused pharmacology (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3021

Biotechnology (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3022

Microbiology and immunology (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3031

Computational drug design (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3032

Toxicology and advanced pharmacology (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3041

Synthetic chemistry 2: Advanced methods (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3042

Advanced experimental spectroscopy (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3061

Industrial formulation (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3071

Nanotechnology and polymer science in drug delivery (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3082

Applied pharmacokinetics, dynamics and product development (Part B elective, choose 30 CP)

BPS3012

Applied pharmaceutical science: From concept to market (Part C, 6 CP)

BPS3072

Advanced professional experience (Part C, 12 CP)

BPS4001

Advanced pharmaceutical science (Coursework) (Part D Research Project, 12 CP)

BPS4002

Research in pharmaceutical science (Part D Research Project, 36 CP)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CRICOS code for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) at Monash University?

The CRICOS code for this course is 077237J.

How long does the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) take to complete?

The course has a duration of 208 weeks as listed in the CRICOS registry.

What is the total estimated tuition fee for this course?

The estimated total course cost is AUD $243,229, with no additional non-tuition fees listed, making the total cost AUD $243,229.

Does the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) include a work placement component?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 35 hours per week over 8 weeks, totalling 280 hours of work-integrated learning.

What field of education does this course fall under?

The course is classified under the Broad Field of Natural and Physical Sciences, with a Narrow Field of Chemical Sciences (0105), and a Detailed Field of Chemical Sciences, n.e.c. (010599).

Is this course offered as a dual qualification?

No, this course is not offered as a dual qualification according to the CRICOS registry.

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