Responsible faculty or institute:
Health Science (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Hobart:
Course Duration: Minimum
1.5 yrs, Maximum
4 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Gina Hadolt (03) 6226 1080
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Introduction
The Master of Pharmaceutical Science is a one full calendar year course (ie semesters 1 - 5 and includes summer school and winter school) to be offered at Hobart. As this degree encompasses three semesters it is considered a 1.5 year degree. Part-time study is also available over 4 calendar years. Graduates will have gained knowledge in the pharmaceutical sciences, and developed skills in written and verbal communication in these areas. They will have delivered many presentations to their peers and lecturers during the completion of the course, and extensively utilised information technology. Graduates will have experienced problem solving in the pharmaceutical sciences, and will have studied the global context of pharmaceuticals. Social and ethical implications of these studies will be emphasised.
Further information can be obtained from the
School of Pharmacy website.
Admission & Prerequisites
Students are expected to have a minimum of a science-based Bachelor's degree of the University of Tasmania or of another university or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent. Where an undergraduate degree has been recently obtained, a minimum average grade of 60% obtained in the final 2 years of study would be required for entry to the Master of Pharmaceutical Science program. Applicants below credit average will be considered based on a combination of academic record and relevant experience after graduation (minimum 3 years).
Course Objectives
The course is designed to equip graduate students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to enhance career opportunities within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, academic pharmaceutical research, or pharmaceutical regulatory organisations. The supervised program of research will provide candidates with the opportunity to develop their potential for research, develop a solid grounding in research methodology and enhance their skills of problem identification and problem solving, and their ability to develop and present solutions.
Career Outcomes
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. The course can be articulated with the School's Research Higher Degree programs (MPharm, MMedSci and PhD) in subsequent years. This degree can lead to entry into the School's higher degree programs, as stated below.
Articulation to/from Course
Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science
The course can be articulated with the School's Research Higher Degree programs (MPharm, MMedSci and PhD) in subsequent years. Students may re-enrol and commence a Reseach Higher Degree in the second year subject to satisfying the requirements for the MPharmSc award.
Professional Recognition
There is no anticipated formal professional recognition of this course. The award of the Master of Pharmaceutical Science will not qualify a person for registration as a pharmacist.
