About the course

This program will provide you with industry-ready skills to support a career in the medicines and devices development sector. Through the program, you'll develop a depth of understanding of all aspects relating to the pharmaceutical industry in both drug and device development.

　　You'll gain insight into contemporary industry practice and at the end of the two-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) degree, you'll understand the complete life cycle management of a product and how it eventually gets to market.

　　You'll undertake more than 1000 hours of supervised experience, in one or more areas related to a product’s life cycle from discovery to post registration surveillance, including discovery, chemical processes, formulation, manufacturing, preclinical, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics, regulatory, medical affairs, marketing and biometrics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$85,984

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia (Main Campus) - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2025	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2025	St Lucia (Main Campus) - Online start

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)6.5: 6.0* in every sub-band (academic module). TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570, 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening. TOEFL (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 87, 21 in written, 19 in reading, listening & speaking.

　　To enrol in the program, a person must:

　　hold an approved bachelor degree in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent, and

　　have a minimum GPA 5 in their previous degree, and

　　satisfy the executive dean that, based on the person's academic record and prior work experience, the person is qualified for admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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