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104 weeks
On Campus
Full time or part time
Semester 1, Semester 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,536 AUD (2027)
Duration
Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
Eligibility
Domestic students:
Applicants must have a minimum of a health-based (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Microbiology) or science-based (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) AQF7 Bachelor degree or equivalent. A credit average or higher is required.
Applicants below credit average will be considered based on a combination of academic record and relevant work experience after graduation.
International students:
Applicants must have a minimum of a health-based (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Microbiology) or science-based (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) AQF7 Bachelor degree or equivalent. A credit average or higher is required.
Applicants below credit average will be considered based on a combination of academic record and relevant work experience after graduation.
International applicants must meet the English Language requirement of IELTS 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
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.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
APC
Course Content
Basic Laboratory Skills in Pharmaceutical and Chromatographic Science
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.…
Introduction to Analytical and Cell Culture Techniques
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…
Application of Chromatography in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
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…
Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
This unit will provide advanced training to obtain theoretical, analytical and laboratory skills around the use of mammalian cells, different assays, assay design, analysis, interpretation of results and immunohistochemistry of tissues in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science that…
Research Thesis A
CSA745 – Research Thesis A is the first of two research-focused units in the Master of Pharmaceutical Science program, designed to provide you with a transformative learning experience through research engagement. This unit offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself…
Research Thesis B
CSA746 – Research Thesis B is the second of two interconnected research-focused units in the Master of Pharmaceutical Science program, building on the foundation established in CSA745. In this unit, you will advance your independent project through continued hands-on research,…
Common Questions
The Master of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Tasmania has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
The estimated total course cost for international students is AUD $79,848 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed, bringing the total estimated cost to AUD $79,848.
The Master of Pharmaceutical Science is delivered at the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus in Tasmania, Australia, at a location owned and operated by the provider.
To be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights, a course must meet several criteria including being in 'Registered' status, being a Skills Level 1 qualification (which a Masters degree qualifies as), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 104 weeks), and having a narrow Field of Education that aligns with the Skills Level 1 priority list. The course falls under the Pharmacy field (0605), which should be checked against the current priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
You can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by email at your.study@utas.edu.au or by phone at +61 3 6226 6200. The institution's postal address is Private Bag 45, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, and their website is www.utas.edu.au/international.
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