Master of Pharmaceutical Science at Monash University Malaysia

Description

The course examines the fundamentals of drug discovery and development, using case studies and hypotheticals to highlight and address critical issues and challenges in these processes. You’ll gain hands-on experience in various analytical, formulation, modelling and research techniques, with all of your learning unpinned by the guiding principles of sustainability, social responsibility and positive impact. The course culminates in an extended professional placement.

Intake Month(s)

February (Levels 1 and 3) and July (Level 2)

Course Structure

Overview of drug discovery and development
Target identification and validation
Drug design and optimisation
Drug formulation
clinical trials and registration
Drug stories: Lessons from the past and now
From ideas to medicines: Investigator perspectives
Experimental investigations: Learning from the lab
Drug discovery and development: The next step

State-of-the-art and emerging technologies
Contemporary pharmaceutical technologies
Career tools: Bridging the gap
Reguulatory science and monitoring medicine use

Entry Requirement

Entry Level 1:96 points to complete- This entry point is available in semester one (February) only.
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy or science or biomedical science or engineering (in an appropriate discipline e.g. pharmaceutical, chemical, biomedical or materials) with at least a credit (60%) average.
Entry Level 2: 72 points to complete- This entry point is available in semester two (July) only.
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in pharmaceutical science with at least a credit (60%) average.
Entry Level 3: 48 points to complete- This entry point is available in semester one (February) only.
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in pharmaceutical science with at least a distinction (70%) average
An Australian bachelor honours double degree (or equivalent) in engineering and pharmaceutical science with at least a distinction (70%) average

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