This program builds on the strong science foundation that students developed in their undergraduate science or health science degree to provide advanced studies in pharmaceutical science, professional and clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacy research.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are eligible for admission into the Master of Pharmacy subject to meeting the following criteria:
completed an eligible science or health science Bachelor degree within the past 10 years;
achieved an overall GPA greater than or equal to 5.0 (on a 7.0 point scale) in the last 18 months of undergraduate study;
meet all of the following essential prerequisites at a tertiary level with a minimum level of Pass:
Biochemistry: One trimester duration or equivalent
Chemistry: Two trimesters duration or equivalent
Pharmacology: One trimester duration or equivalent
Physiology: One trimester duration or equivalent
Statistics or Maths: One trimester duration or equivalent
Where a student has not met the pharmacology prerequisite from their prior studies, they may enrol in 2018PHM Pharmacology which is offered in all three trimesters, with an intensive mode in Trimester 3 of each year.
This degree will put you on the path to a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or nutraceutical industries.
Entry Requirements
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
This degree provides a pathway to a career in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries.
Entry Requirements
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) encompasses 30 credit points of research dissertation.
Entry Requirements
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
Students who have completed Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395) are eligible to apply for this program. Students in this program will undertake the 30 credit point dissertation in Years 3 and 4 as determined by the Program Director and subject to the following criteria:
achievement of a minimum GPA of 5.0 for all coursework at the completion of Year 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395); and
achievement of a minimum grade of 5.0 for 2013AHS Research Methods and Statistics.
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic; and
the resources available to support the candidature including availability of appropriate supervision.
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort.
Entry Requirements
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:
successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology or an equivalent qualification from another university and
a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree.
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision and
the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.
This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort.
Entry Requirements
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:
successful completion of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (1395) or an equivalent qualification;
a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second, third and fourth year of the bachelor degree (excluding clinical placement courses).
The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic;
the resources available to support the candidature including availability of appropriate supervision;
the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.
