Diploma of Pharmacy in Brisbane

Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

Graduate Certificate

Break into the pharmaceutical industry by getting the competitive edge to succeed in your career with the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

0.5 year full-time

International Tuition Fees

$22,480 per year / $22,480 total

Graduate Satisfaction

86.50%

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Place yourself at the forefront of the pharmacy profession, and prepare for a vital and rewarding career improving the health and wellbeing of others.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):

General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.

See equivalent subjects

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):

General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), and
General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C), and
Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology is also recommended.

Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

Entry score threshold


ATAR / Rank	IB
80	28.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Pharmacy (Hons) for Semester 1, 2024


	Without adjustments	With adjustments
Highest	99.75	99.95
Median	91.65	92.25
Lowest	76.55	80.25

Learn more about adjustments

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

Learn about pathway options

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

4 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$51,200 per year / $204,800 total

Graduate Satisfaction

86.50%

Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

Masters (Coursework)

Break into the pharmaceutical industry by getting the competitive edge to succeed in your career through a Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent, or
the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice from UQ

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent, or
the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice from UQ

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Duration

2 years full-time

International Tuition Fees

$44,960 per year / $89,920 total

Graduate Satisfaction

86.50%

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Gardens Point

Develop your skills in labs and simulation facilities that mimic the pharmacy environment. More than 400 hours of professional placement from your first year.

Entry Requirements

Overseas qualifications

QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5
PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58
TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better and other subscore below 20
Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Intake Months

Feb

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

ATAR

76