Degree Structure: Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
Program code: BPHSC
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units from Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 24 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 114 units from Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 24 units for Electives
Complete exactly 114 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Human Physiology 100
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Course code
BIOL1018
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Physiology 101
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Course code
BIOL1019
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Chemistry 100
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Course code
CHEM1005
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Chemistry 101
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Course code
CHEM1006
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Pharmaceutical Industry
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Course code
PHAR1003
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Health Professional Essentials
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Course code
PHAR1004
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
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Course code
PHAR2006
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Drug Development 1
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Course code
PHAR2007
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Dosage Form Design 1
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Course code
PHAR2008
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Dosage Form Design 2
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Course code
PHAR2009
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Pharmacology B
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Course code
PHAR2012
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Pharmacology C
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Course code
PHAR2013
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Pharmacology A
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Course code
PHAR2014
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Drug Discovery
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Course code
PHAR2020
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Drug Development 2
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Course code
PHAR3010
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Dosage Form Design 3
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Course code
PHAR3018
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Dosage Form Design 4
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Course code
PHAR3019
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
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Course code
STAT1000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Health, Society and Systems
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Course code
PUBH1002
|
Units
6
|
Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Industry Experience
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Course code
PHAR3011
|
Units
6
|
Notes
Students may be required to undertake industry placement in this course at any time throughout the year.
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 24 units for one of the following:
- 24 units from Program electives - Chemistry Specialist courses, or
- 24 units from Program electives - Clinical Trials Specialist courses, or
- 24 units from Program electives - Marketing Specialist courses
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Structure Determination and Analysis
|
Course code
CHEM2012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Structure Determination and Analysis
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Course code
CHEM2013
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Synthetic Chemistry
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Course code
CHEM2014
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Synthetic Chemistry
|
Course code
CHEM2015
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Introduction to Clinical Trials
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Course code
PHAR1001
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Non-Clinical Studies for Clinical Trials
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Course code
PHAR2001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Trials Management
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Course code
PHAR3002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Health, Society and Systems
|
Course code
PUBH1002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Trials: Design and Analysis
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Course code
PUBH3019
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Management, Organisations and Leadership
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Course code
BUSI1002
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Course code
BUSI1300
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Marketing Principles
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Course code
MARK1000
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Consumer Behaviour
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Course code
MARK1001
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Marketing Analytics
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Course code
MARK2000
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Distribution and Route to Market
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Course code
MARK3002
|
Units
6
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