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Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science is a 1 year course conducted in Hobart. Part-time study over 2 years is available. Graduates will have gained knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences, and developed skills in written and verbal communication in these areas.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
M6E, 064285G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$35,450 per year / $35,450 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science is a 1 year course conducted in Hobart. Part-time study over 2 years is available. Graduates will have gained knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences, and developed skills in written and verbal communication in these areas. Graduates will have experienced problem solving in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences, and will have studied the global context of pharmaceuticals. Social and ethical implications of these studies will be emphasised.

For further information, refer to Pharmacy, School of Medicine.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a health-based (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Microbiology) or science-based (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) AQF 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Applicants must have successfully completed a health-based (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Microbiology) or science-based (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) AQF 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent.

International applicants must meet the English Language requirement of IELTS 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Conduct pharmaceutical analyses using relevant analytical, chromatographic, cell-culture and immunohistology techniques.
  • 2 Critically review and analyse the existing literature in the field of pharmaceutical science.
  • 3 Communicate experimental findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a range of media.
  • Career pathways

    It is expected that graduates may be employed in a variety of areas within the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries - in the manufacturing, research, quality control and marketing of pharmaceuticals. Other organisations and institutions where employment could be expected include medical research institutes, hospitals and associated biomedical research laboratories, universities, government research laboratories, and government regulatory agencies. Other graduates will undertake Masters or PhD programs. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences which will prepare them for careers in health and industry.

    Course structure

    Students will complete 100 credit points (4 units), comprised of four 25 credit points coursework units.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Pharmacy courses at University of Tasmania.
    79.2%
    Overall satisfaction
    79.2%
    Skill scale
    62.5%
    Teaching scale
    98.5%
    Employed full-time
    $90k
    Average salary