Overview
Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $38,000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
In this degree, you'll learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines using this knowledge. This degree has a strong industry focus, providing a pathway to careers in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries.
You have the opportunity to specialise through your choice of electives and enjoy the flexibility to create your own program of study that suits your interests and goals. You'll learn through extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities including formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories.
This degree's focus on pharmacology will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in one of the following areas:
*Pharmacy: Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395) | Master of Pharmacy (5661)
*Medicine: Doctor of Medicine (5099)
*Dentistry: Bachelor of Dental Health Science (1577)
*Medical Research: Master of Medical Research (5626)
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
Pharmacy at Griffith is ranked #1 by the Good Universities Guide 2023/24 for Overall Experience, Teaching Quality, and Student Support in Australia.
Related degrees
Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology (Honours) – 2118
Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This program is to be offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast campus using the in-person mode of delivery each trimester.
As a full-time student you will generally attend 22-24 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
Students commencing in this program in Trimester 2 are required to complete core courses in Trimester 3.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
You will be prepared for professional employment in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as Regulatory Scientist; Regulatory Affairs Specialist; Pharmaceutical Sales Representative; Medical Science Liaison; Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Haematology; Clinical Trials Monitor; Product Manager; Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician; Research Assistant; Research Technician; Laboratory Support Technician; Environmental Scientist; Research and Development Scientist; Formulation Chemist.
