Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours)

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions Applicants must have: completed the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at RMIT University, or an equivalent undergraduate degree, and been successful in the interview process with an industry placement partner to gain an approved placement for the program. For graduates of the RMIT Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program, this interview process will have occurred in the relevant course in the last year of that program. Graduates of other equivalent bachelor degrees should contact the program manager as soon as possible to arrange an interview process with an industry placement provider. Prerequisites None Selection criteria by applicant type The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you. Expand all sections I am an applicant with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years) Secondary education (Year 12) is not considered for entry into this program. I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training study Vocational education and training (VET) is not considered for entry into this program. I am an applicant with Higher Education study Applicants must have: completed the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at RMIT University, or an equivalent undergraduate degree, and been successful in the interview process with an industry placement partner to gain an approved placement for the program. For graduates of the RMIT Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program, this interview process will have occurred in the relevant course in the last year of that program. Graduates of other equivalent bachelor degrees should contact the program manager as soon as possible to arrange an interview process with an industry placement provider. I am an applicant with Work and Life Experience Work and life experience is not considered for entry into this program. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BP311) at RMIT University or an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a related discipline. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Applicants are required to participate in the interview process with an industry placement provider to gain an approved placement for the program. For graduates of the RMIT Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program (BP311), this interview process will have occurred in the relevant course in the last year of that program. Graduates of other equivalent bachelor degrees should contact the program manager as soon as possible to arrange an interview process with an industry placement provider. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). Additional information Expand all sections Immunisation and compliance requirements Immunisation and vaccination requirements* COVID19 Vaccination*: You will be required to have received two doses of COVID19 vaccination in order to meet compliance requirements. While Government legislation has relaxed, our vaccination policy will align with that of our Industry Partners, who have indicated that their policies remain unchanged. Other Immunisation requirements will depend on the placement organisation. Students will be advised of other immunisation requirements prior to commencing placement.. Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university. Only an Australian Medical Practitioner will be able to complete the relevant Immunisation Form that you will be provided with. If you have had overseas vaccines, you will need to take a copy of these to an Australian Medical Practitioner for completion of the relevant form. Compiance requirements Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check: Students must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program (Annual requirement for the duration of your Program). Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are conducted via fit2work . An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the RMIT issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. Other requirements as advised on commencement of Program *All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student. For more information or if you have any questions about these requirements please contact RMIT Connect – Work and Study Opportunities where your enquiry will be dealt with accordingly. Inherent requirements Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. 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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career This honours degree provides a unique competitive advantage when seeking employment in the pharmaceutical industry and related sectors, allowing you to contribute to improving health in Australia. RMIT pharmaceutical sciences graduates are highly skilled with practice and training in the workplace, along with academic research skills in critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of information. Graduates can work in: pharmaceutical and health care companies specialising in running clinical trials, managing medical information, or registering new drugs universities, hospitals, or biomedical research institutes developing new treatments organisations specialising in forensics, medical auditing, or research governance. Career outlook With the strong involvement of industry in the development of this degree, RMIT honours graduates are viewed favourably as future employees. Studying pharmaceutical sciences at RMIT equips graduates with technical, research and academic skills, as well as an in-depth understanding of current industry practices through placement and training opportunities in this sector. Graduates can go on to work international, and with multinational organisations. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation On successful completion of the degree, you may be eligible to join a number of Australian professional societies in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. These include: Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists to the Pharmaceutical Industry (ARCS) Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) . <div