About the course

Pharmaceutical Science aims at developing new medicines for the treatment of disease. This major covers topics including the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and is ideally suited for students who have a strong interest in chemistry, drug action and discovery. You will learn how the chemistry of life determines the biology of cells, tissues and organisms, and explore the drug discovery process from the identification of suitable drug targets to the use of chemistry to isolate, design and apply molecules in the treatment of disease. Pharmaceutical Science underlies the business of a multi-billion dollar industry, which provides a huge range of employment opportunities. This major prepares graduates for a successful career in basic and applied research, future employment in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and the wider health care sector. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (March), 2023	Off-campus
Trimester 2 (July), 2023	Off-campus
Trimester 3 (November), 2023	Off-campus
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Burwood
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Burwood
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Burwood
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Burwood
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Burwood
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Burwood
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Waurn Ponds

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Deakin University

Award certificates. Academic Transcripts. All Official Transcripts. Certificate of completion of High School. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 25. IELTS - 6.0 (No band lower than 6). TOEFL IBT - 65 (Writing 21). TOEFL PBT - 550 (Writing 4.5).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 69.0

　　

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

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