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What does a scorpion have to do with Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences?
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Undergraduate Courses | 2016
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[ it’s more than you think ]
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Contents
2 Why choose Monash?
10 Pharmacist or Pharmaceutical scientist — What’s the difference?
12 Where will a Monash degree in Pharmacy take you?
18 Where will a Monash degree in Pharmaceutical Science take you?
24 Scholarships
25 Pathways
26 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
28 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
34 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)
38 Monash College for international students
40 Open House
41 How to apply
Beneath the fallen leaves of forests throughout South East Asia, the Giant Forest Scorpion has been keeping a secret. A secret that could help millions of patients across the globe.
At the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, we undertake research leading to better medicines and sometimes that takes some creativity – like linking the venom of a scorpion to a possible new treatment for the many patients suffering from Auto-immune diseases around the world.
We have discovered a peptide, extracted from the venom of the Heterometrus spinnifer (Giant Forest Scorpion), which could become a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Using computer modelling software, we now know how this peptide interacts with the target and this knowledge can be used to design future treatments for these diseases.
Science and discovery – and the design and use of better medicines – is what motivates us. By joining us at our Parkville campus, you will be joining a team that is creative and committed to saving and improving lives, as pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
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Why choose Monash?there is a lot more than meets the eye to a career in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. And a Monash degree will prepare you to exploit your career potential.
Monash is recognised internationally for innovative learning experiences and outstanding graduate outcomes. As a Monash student, you can enjoy the same recognition.
A path to a rewarding career
Our students come from around the globe to:
■■ experience progressive teaching and learning
■■ work with the finest staff and resources
■■ undertake professional practice that brings their careers to life
■■ engage with industry to network and create possibilities
■■ graduate with an outstanding degree recognised around the world.
Careers in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences offer broad diversity and potential, and a lifetime of challenges and rewards. As a graduate, you are part of a vital and dynamic industry.
Whether you are a pharmacist ensuring patients use their medicines safely and effectively or a pharmaceutical scientist designing and developing new medications and consumer products, your work improves the health and lifestyle of individuals and communities. Our graduates change lives, save lives and help to make the world a better place.
the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is home to a thriving and ambitious research community tackling some of the world’s biggest healthcare issues. Our research has contributed to breakthrough medicines—such as the relenza flu treatment— and are now busy discovering treatments for:
■■ malaria
■■ cancer
■■ auto-immune disease
■■ dementia
■■ post-partum haemorrhage
■■ antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
DID YOU KNOW?
In early 2015, Monash signed a three-way alliance with the University College of London and the
University of North Carolina. The alliance brings together the leading pharmacy programs on
three continents and opens up a new world of opportunities to students and researchers.
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A network of partnerships to benefit students
Our strong links with community and hospital pharmacies, international universities and leading drug makers provide you with unrivalled opportunities for professional experience, research and networking. Faculty events and professional development programs provide more opportunities to develop your skills and establish valuable connections with industry peers.
Our extensive network of graduate students offers valuable industry and profession advice, and plays an important role in the development of future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
A sense of community
Situated in Melbourne’s medical and biotechnology precinct— just minutes from the CBd, lygon Street and Sydney road— Monash Parkville is a state-of-the-art campus dedicated to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. the Parkville campus is renowned for its strong sense of community, energetic environment, rich student experience, unrivalled facilities and outstanding learning support. your education and student experience will benefit from smaller class sizes, greater access to academic staff and resources, peer-assisted learning and comprehensive support. And, when you begin studying at Monash, a student mentor will help make your transition to university life easier.
you can access our networks and strengthen your learning experience at Monash by:
■■ participating in research projects
■■ becoming a peer mentor
■■ participating in a community engagement initiative
■■ joining a professional club
■■ attending guest lectures and professional development workshops.
DID YOU KNOW?
Just 3km from the CBD, the route 19 tram delivers students from the CBD to
the campus door.
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Watch our innovative education video at monash.edu/pharm/innovation
monash.edu/mips monash.edu/cmus
Specialist focus
A specialist course offers you focus and depth through specialisation in your area of interest from the start of your studies. Some undergraduate specialist courses are designed to prepare you to practice in a specified regulated profession upon graduation.
Others concentrate on developing particular expertise but may be applicable to a broader range of career options. you will graduate with a degree that reflects your chosen specialisation.
the Monash institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MiPS)
the Monash institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MiPS) is located on campus at Parkville and is home to over 160 scientists and 120 Phd students undertaking basic and translational drug discovery, drug delivery and drug development research.
these teams are dedicating their time to researching and designing better medicines for a range of conditions including Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Malaria, Superbugs and Auto-immune diseases.
Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS)
Based on campus at Parkville and within the pharmacy departments in Melbourne hospitals, researchers and Phd students at CMUS integrate academic and applied research to address medicine use and safety issues in the home, community, hospitals and residential aged-care facilities, and their interfaces.
We are focused on delivering innovative research that optimises the health outcomes for individuals and communities both in Australia and around the world.
innovative teaching technology
innovative physical and virtual spaces immerse you in industry settings and support your learning and professional skill development.
Our virtual tableting laboratory, Pharmatopia, is so well regarded that GlaxoSmithKline use it to train its global workforce. this technology was initially developed as an engaging practical class for our students.
A purpose-built learning environment
Monash undertakes innovative, multidisciplinary research addressing national and international priorities. the Faculty has a highly esteemed research profile with extensive links to both industry and the research community worldwide.
Our courses and teaching are influenced by the latest discoveries. Our lecturers relate the course back to their research and give you the opportunity to get involved through a summer research project in the lab.
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the Parkville campus is renowned for its strong sense of community,
energetic environment, rich student experience, unrivalled facilities and
outstanding learning support.
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Amy VanderpoelPharmaceutical Sciences graduate Forensic Officer (drug Analyst), Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre
“My job is never dull. i analyse all sorts of illicit substances and drugs. i also do a lot of analytical chemistry. Every day is different. in addition to my role as a drug analyst, i have another role as a fire and explosives investigator. that also involves giving evidence in court. A highlight of my career was assisting with the Victorian bushfires investigation.”
Pharmacist or Pharmaceutical scientist — What’s the difference?
Kyall HombergPharmacy graduate, royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital
For Kyall Homberg, a career in science and health care was always on the cards and he is now using his degree to help young patients on a specialised ward at the royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital.
“My dad is a chemistry teacher and my mum is a nurse, so i always knew i wanted to do something in the field of medicine and health–pharmacy ticked both boxes.
i’m currently working as a Clinical Pharmacist on the Cockatoo ward which has a number of different specialties including gastroenterology, neurology and endocrinology. i work closely with doctors and nurses to provide great care to all our kids and especially love working with my patients who’ve received liver transplants and their parents to make sure they have the best outcomes.”
Pharmacists are medicine experts actively involved in patient care either in hospitals or in the community. they are respected healthcare practitioners who work with other members of the primary healthcare team to treat and improve patient outcomes. Pharmacists counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medicines and dispense and manage medication requirements.
Pharmacists
Pharmaceutical Scientists are experts in the chemistry, biology and technology related to the design and development of medicines. they understand the impact of medicines on the body and the treatment of disease. they are experts in developing safe and effective products for the market.
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Careers in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science have the potential to change lives – even your own! No matter what your interests or career goals are, there is a great career waiting to reward you personally, financially or any other way you might wish! Find out which career direction is for you.
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Professional Experience Placement
Our Professional Experience Placement (PEP) program gives you the chance to work for 12 weeks in community and hospital pharmacies, including at least one placement in a regional area. through PEP, you see first-hand the diverse roles pharmacists play in healthcare teams and you develop your skills in:
■■ clinical pharmacy
■■ problem solving
■■ medication history taking
■■ patient counselling
■■ therapeutic planning.
to take part, you need to meet immunisation requirements and complete a Police Check and Working with Children Check. your education and student experience will also benefit from a diverse extracurricular program, including numerous student-run clubs and societies, and a wealth of on-campus events and activities.
Professional accreditation
the Monash Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees are accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Where will a Monash degree in Pharmacy take you?
Graduate entry into third-year Pharmacy
you are eligible to enter the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in the third year if you have a minimum average of 70% and have graduated from an approved degree in:
■■ Science
■■ Biomedical science
■■ Biomedicine
■■ Pharmaceutical science.
to join third-year Pharmacy students, you complete a short bridging program on pharmacy practice skills from mid-January until March.
For more information go to: monash.edu/graduate-pharmacy
Study abroad
you can choose to complete a semester at the Monash Malaysia campus where you gain a broader international view and credit for your studies. Financial assistance is provided through a range of travel grants. We also have the Matthew Peck travelling scholarship which pays $4000 toward the airfare and accommodation costs of a third-or fourth-year pharmacy student to work on an international aid program, preferably in the Asia Pacific region.
For more information go to: monash.edu/study-abroad
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Alex BongersPharmacy graduate
Keen to make a difference further afield, Alex was awarded the Mathew Peck travelling Scholarship during his studies which allowed him to travel to the small Pacific nation of tavulu to work with local health staff.
“that trip opened my eyes to the difference a pharmacist can make to a community and since then, i have become a member of the Global ideas Forum, a non-profit organisation that aims to catalyse ideas into action in the global health arena.”
Careers in Pharmacy
With immersion learning, professional experience programs, industry partnerships, strong links to the network of Monash graduates and studies focused on building practical skills, our graduates are well equipped for a range of careers in pharmacy.
Hospital
Some graduates choose a career in hospital pharmacy. Hospital pharmacists are responsible for all of the medication needs of patients within a hospital. they work as part of a team with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Hospital pharmacists typically provide:
■■ clinical pharmacy services
■■ clinical trial management
■■ drug information.
Consulting, research, education…
Our graduates also pursue careers in a range of education and academia
■■ humanitarian efforts
■■ industrial pharmacy
■■ medical publishing
■■ pharmacy consulting
■■ policy and regulation
■■ research and development.
Community
Many of our graduates work in pharmacies in the community. they also undertake other important community pharmacy roles, such as home medicines reviews, medication management, disease state management and aged care.
to check out our suite of videos showcasing some of the career options that come with a Monash pharmacy degree, visit monash.edu/pharm-careers
Brigid McInerneyPharmacy graduate - Outreach Pharmacist, royal Melbourne Hospital
Brigid Mcinerney works as an Outreach Pharmacist at the royal Melbourne Hospital and said the range of exciting career opportunities available for pharmacists is ever evolving.
“Visiting patients at home to assess their medication management, i work with them to implement strategies to improve their health and independence. My team includes pharmacists, nurses, social workers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists and it has taken my career in an exciting direction that i never expected.
i think a large part of career development and satisfaction as a pharmacist comes from pursuing opportunities that are of interest. if you are driven and ambitious, you will always find support in the pharmacy profession.”
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Laura BufalinoGraduate Entry student
For Graduate Entry student laura Bufalino, it was the portability and opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives that made a degree in pharmacy, the right choice for her.
“i chose to study pharmacy because i wanted a career that would allow me to make a difference. i always saw myself working as part of a health care team in a hospital setting and i wanted a job where i would be doing something different each day.
the fact that my career could allow me to travel was also a big plus. Whether practicing overseas or travelling the world on a cruise ship, the pharmacy degree comes with exciting opportunities for travel.”
to check out where a Monash Pharmacy degree could take her, laura stepped inside the world of a Cruise Ship Pharmacist Watch the video at monash.edu/pharm-careers
“ i wanted a job where i would be doing something different each day.”
Becoming a registered pharmacistto practise as a pharmacist, you must obtain professional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
this requires you to complete four steps:
Complete an accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy.1 2 Undertake an approved one-year
intern training program.
3 Pass the registration examination. 4 register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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Amy FischerPharmaceutical Science graduate - regulatory Affairs Officer, Aesop
“the close links the Faculty has with industry, provided us with great networking opportunities and ultimately resulted in employment.
i landed a part-time lab position with cosmetic company Aesop during my final year and after graduating, that led to a full time position as a regulatory Affairs Officer - a role that works closely with both the research and development and Production teams.
in this role i am working with country managers to ensure our products can be registered around the world. i create product reports, assist with quality assurance issues and identify suitable chemical substitutes for compounds that may be restricted in some markets.”
Where will a Monash degree in Pharmaceutical Science take you?
For a hands-on approach
Building on a strong foundation in science, the Pharmaceutical Sciences courses provide practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard facilities, such as our high performance liquid chromatography laboratory.
Vocational skills development begins in the classroom during the first semester of your degree, and is enhanced through a major research project or industry placement in your final year.
Professional accreditation
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, you’ll qualify for membership with the royal Australian Chemical institute.
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“ Our students are working in one of the fastest growing and rapidly evolving industry sectors in the world. they are extremely well trained for the careers that exist today, but importantly, they are inspired and given the broad education and skills to enable them to lead and develop their new careers for tomorrow in this exciting industry sector.”
–Prof Bill Charmandean, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
cell biologists
drug analysts
clinical trial researchers
cosmetic chemists
development chemists
biotechnologists
regulatory affairs specialists
drug discovery and delivery scientists
drug evaluation specialists
environmental chemists
formulation scientists
medicinal chemists
nanotechnologists
new medicines research and design specialists
pharmacologists
product development specialists
quality assurance and product safety scientists
analytical and forensic chemists
Careers in Pharmaceutical Science
As a Pharmaceutical Science graduate, you’ll be job-ready for a career in pharmaceutical and medical research, the biomedical industry and many other fields that require advanced chemical formulation skills.
Our Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates have gained a reputation for being creative thinkers, multi-skilled and work-ready. Our graduates are in high demand by employers in Australia and overseas, with some being offered work while still studying. With the perfect mix of science theory and practical experience, our graduates are working in a diverse range of roles.
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Australia’s largest group of pharmaceutical science
researchers work together on campus at the Monash institute
of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Monash offers one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in Australia. And Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a generous range of faculty-specific scholarships and bursaries. Scholarships are available to reward academic achievement and to give support to those who need a helping hand.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student scholarships to create greater parity
if you are of Aboriginal or torres Strait islander origin, and have a passion for improving patient outcomes, you are encouraged to apply to study the Bachelor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science. Each year, we offer two fee-waiver places to top performing students. For more information, email [email protected]
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to find out more about the full range of scholarships and bursaries available at Monash, go to: monash.edu/scholarships.
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences scholarships to inspire and open doors
■■ Stan robson rural Pharmacy Equity Scholarship
■■ thea Pärnamäe rural Pharmacy Bursary
■■ Mathew Peck travelling Scholarship
■■ Michael Keith Halprin Scholarship
■■ Pharmore Pharmacies Scholarship
■■ Victorian Golfing Chemists’ Scholarship
■■ Alistair lloyd Scholarship for Excellence and Community leadership
■■ deans Scholarship to students applying for the Pharmacy Scholars Program
■■ Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced with Honours Scholarship
■■ international student grant.
For more information about these scholarships and bursaries, go to: monash.edu/pharm-scholarships
Lauren CrawleyAlistair lloyd Scholarship for Excellence and leadership recipient
First year pharmacy student lauren Crawley will receive $40,000 over four years of study and said the financial support will allow her to pursue her passions and will have benefits long after her time at Monash.
“the scholarship will allow me to explore opportunities without the financial burden of a HECS debt. i’m really interested in global healthcare and would like to volunteer in developing countries, where there is a great need for improved healthcare.”
We know that things don’t always go to plan in your final year of high school. Some of our best students don’t start their pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences degree directly after high school. The good news is you can take a different pathway to get where you want to go.
Pathways
Monash Guarantee
the Monash Guarantee provided guaranteed access to a wide range of courses – even if your achieved AtAr is below the clearly-in rank. to be eligible for the Monash Guarantee, you must:
■■ be studying Australian year 12 or international Baccalaureate 2015
■■ satisfy the criteria for financial disadvantage or attend a Monash listed under-represented school or be an indigenous Australian
■■ achieve the guaranteed AtAr for your preferred course
■■ be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, holder of an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa.
to be considered, you need to complete a SEAS application through VtAC, include your preferred Monash University courses in your preference list and complete a VtAC Scholarship application. For further information, go to: monash.edu.au/study/apply/special-admissions/guaranteed-entry/
Special Entry Access Scheme
the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) provides special consideration for students affected by financial, geographical, cultural or personal circumstances. if you have experienced disadvantage then bonus points are added to the aggregate study score to recalculate your AtAr and increase your chances of receiving an offer. to be considered, you need to complete a SEAS application through VtAC. For further information, go to: monash.edu/access/admissions.html
Transfer after first year science
if you have completed the first year of an approved science or biomedical science degree with a minimum 70% average, you can apply for entry to bachelor of pharmacy program. you must meet all entry requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacy, including prerequisite subject scores.
ScholarshipsM
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the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) is required to practice as a pharmacist and will prepare you for a rewarding and portable career. you will learn about the formulation of medicines and their impact on the body, and develop the knowledge, experience and expertise you need to make a difference as a medicines expert and healthcare professional.
you will learn from experienced pharmacists and researchers and have access to some of the country’s best-equipped facilities at our Parkville campus. the course is also offered in Malaysia and you will have the opportunity to complete a one-semester exchange during your degree.
We acknowledge very high-achieving students by offering access to our Scholars Program. this provides exclusive learning opportunities, including:
■■ extra academic and professional mentoring from pharmacy graduates
■■ leadership training through the ambassador program
■■ a dean’s scholarship.
throughout your studies, you’ll have access to innovative teaching technologies, such as Mydispense – a web-based program that combines over 300 virtual patients and 1500 pharmacy products to provide authentic dispensing practice – and Pharmatopia, a virtual hi-tech teaching tool, developed by Monash and adopted by leading pharmacy schools around the world.
your study will develop through four interrelated themes that come together in your practice as a pharmacist. these are:
■■ the human body and the enabling sciences underlying the development and administration of pharmaceuticals.
■■ Pharmaceutics or the science of preparing and dispensing drugs.
■■ the sociocultural context in which the pharmacist and the client operate.
■■ the study of diseases, disorders and their management in clinical practice.
you will undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies, gaining and applying essential understanding of the processes involved in providing primary health care, drug information, and clinical pharmacy services in different practice environments.
Our Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council. to become a registered pharmacist, you must first complete the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree, then undertake a period of supervised practice, while also completing an internship training program accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Career options
Exciting and challenging career options await, including working as a community, hospital or consultant pharmacist, or jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, government, regulatory bodies, research and clinical trials. Our graduates work around the world.
Prerequisite studies
VCE
English: Units 3 and 4: at least 35 in English (EAl) or 30 in English other than EAl
Maths: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics
Science: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry
IB
English: At least 5 in English Sl or 4 in English Hl or 6 in English B Sl or 5 in English B Hl
Maths: At least 4 in Mathematics Sl or 3 in Mathematics Hl
Science: At least 4 in Chemistry Sl or 3 in Chemistry Hl
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)(including Scholars Program)
LOCATION
Parkville, Malaysia
ATAR
92.15
Scholars Program:
98.10
IB SCORE
35
Scholars Program:
40
DURATION
4 years
STRUCTURE
Specialist
DEGREE AWARDED
■■ Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), or
■■ Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Scholars Program)
YEAR SEMESTERS
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• introduction to physiology • Bioorganic and medicinal
chemistry i • Physicochemical basis of
pharmacy • Pharmacy, health and society i
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• Systems physiology • Bioorganic and medicinal
chemistry ii • drug delivery i
• Pharmacy, health and society ii
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• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Cell function, communication and pathology
• Basis of drug action i • Pharmacists as communicators
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• Basis of drug action ii • integrated therapeutics:
introduction and cardiovascular • drug delivery and disposition
• Pharmacy in a public health context
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• Microbiology and immunology • integrated therapeutics
respiratory and gastrointestinal disease
• drug delivery, disposition and dynamics
• Context for practice i
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• integrated therapeutics: infectious diseases • Pharmacy elective
• drug delivery ii • Context for practice ii
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• integrated therapeutics: Endocrinology and renal
• integrated therapeutics: dermatology and pain
• drug delivery and development • Professional experience
placement program
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• integrated therapeutics: Mental Health
• integrated therapeutics: Neurology and oncology • Context for practice iii
• Preparation for practice
UNIT TYPES
Required pharmacy units
Free choice: the Bachelor of Pharmacy does not have any electives
For in-depth course descriptions and structures visit: study.monash/courses
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) course map – sample only
SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR HIGH-ACHIEVERS
Very high achieving students can apply for access to our Scholars Program, which provides a range of extracurricular opportunities to engage with research staff and the advanced technical facilities used for research.
Please note that the Scholars Program has higher prerequisite requirements than those listed above.
RESEARCH LEADERS
Pharmacy lecturer Dr Joe Nicolazzo is examining pumps at the blood-brain
barrier that are known to become dysfunctional in Alzheimer’s patients.
“We hope that unravelling how to get the pumps working again to decrease
amyloid build-up in the brain will lead to new drugs that may cure
Alzheimer’s disease.”
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RESEARCH LEADERS
Professor Jian Li from Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Parkville is leading
a $10 million fight against superbugs.
“The world is on the brink of a return to the pre-antibiotic era. Doctors are running out of treatment options for some life-threatening
infections. It is vitally important that research is funded so that we can find new treatment options and stem the rising tide of antibiotic
resistant superbugs.”
Visit monash.edu/pharm/superbugs to watch a video showing how scientists at Parkville are
leading the fight against superbugs.
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
DEGREE AWARDED
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
LOCATION
Parkville
DURATION
3 years
STRUCTURE
Specialist
ATAR
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IB SCORE
31the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science will equip you with the skills to improve human health and wellbeing by researching and developing more reliable, accessible and effective treatments and products.
you will learn about the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and other formulations. you will also acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are critical to the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical products and therapies.
A common core of study of the foundations of pharmaceutical science during the first 18 months will prepare you to make a choice between different disciplines in drug discovery and formulations:
■■ Formulation science
■■ Medicinal chemistry
■■ drug discovery biology.
Foundation science studies in bioorganic and medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry and physiology will underpin your pharmaceutical science specialisation, chosen halfway through the course from the following fields:
■■ Formulation science – the invention, manufacture and testing of new products, such as pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics.
■■ Medicinal chemistry – the study of how drugs work; the principles and techniques of chemistry are adopted to discover and develop compounds that prevent, treat or cure disease.
■■ drug discovery biology – the discovery and understanding of biological drug targets and their modulation, and the translation of the information and outcomes of drug-development studies into pharmaceutical products.
Alongside your specialist knowledge and techniques, you will develop an understanding of the application of pharmaceutical methods and professional practices required in the workplace.
you will study under the guidance of one of the largest and most productive group of pharmaceutical researchers in Australia, and you will graduate having worked in industry-standard facilities, such as our impressive Shimadzu high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPlC) lab.
Career options
you will gain practical skills through a major applied research project or industry placement, and be ready for a career in pharmaceutical research, the biomedical industry and many other fields that require advanced chemical-formulation skills.
Prerequisite studies
VCE
English: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAl) or 25 in English other than EAl
Maths: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics
Science: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry
IB
English: At least 4 in English Sl or 3 in English Hl or 5 in English B Sl or 4 in English B Hl
Maths: At least 4 in Mathematics Sl or 3 in Mathematics Hl
Science: At least 4 in Chemistry Sl or 3 in Chemistry Hl
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YEAR SEMESTERS
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• Physiology i • Bioorganic and
medicinal chemistry i • Physical chemistry i
• Scientific inquiry
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• Physiology ii • Bioorganic and
medicinal chemistry ii • Physical chemistry ii
• introduction to pharmaceutical sciences
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• Biochemical pharmacology • Structural organic chemistry
• Analytical methods • Biopharmaceutics
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UNIT TYPES
Required pharmaceutical science units
Some choice: you will choose to specialise in either Formulation Science, Medicinal Chemistry or drug discovery Biology.
Free choice: the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science does not have any electives
For in-depth course descriptions and structures visit: study.monash/courses
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Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Specialist – Specialisations
Formulation science
Formulation science will enable you to understand the principles of making finished products from a blend of different individual ingredients. drawing on the pharmaceutical industry, you will learn to apply the same principles to industrially relevant problems in other areas of formulation science, such as consumer products and cosmetics.
Formulation Science is concerned with the invention, manufacture and testing of new products. you will explore the transformation of active drug compounds into finished products and learn about the elements of design and how to generate and evaluate new, effective, safe and stable pharmaceutical products and applications.
Students specialising in Formulation Science will learn to design drug-delivery systems for all types of active molecules, and understand processes that contribute to the product life cycle.
you will also possess analytical skills to assess the physical and chemical properties of active molecules and delivery systems, and have the expertise to evaluate the suitability of these formulations within the context of industrial and regulatory environments.
A range of units allows you to progressively focus and move your studies in the direction of your career aspirations. topics include:
■■ Biomolecule formulation and modified release technology
■■ Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs
■■ Advanced formulations and nanotechnologies
■■ Current aspects of cancer biology
■■ industry placement.
We also offer this specialisation in combination with chemical engineering, leading to two degrees, a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours). this combination will provide you with the know-how to manage the product process beyond the laboratory stage.
Career options
Formulation science will prepare you for a diverse and rewarding range of careers in areas such as developing pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, agricultural chemicals, veterinary products, paints and many other consumer goods.
Medicinal chemistry
Medicinal chemistry represents the intersection of biology and chemistry, and involves the development of new pharmaceutical agents, from their original conception through to their clinical use.
you will study how drugs work and how they are designed and made. By applying the principles and techniques of organic chemistry, medicinal chemists discover and develop compounds that prevent, treat or cure disease.
your ambition to make an impact on improving people’s health and wellbeing will come to the fore when you embark on this specialisation.
As a student of medicinal chemistry you will learn to work in a multidisciplinary, interactive feedback cycle of design, synthesis and biological testing to explore innovative ways to optimise the potency, selectivity and absorption of a compound in the body.
you will learn to apply the principles of drug action; design and implement approaches to synthesising bioactive molecules; and analyse chemical structures and interactions using computational, spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
you will also develop advanced skills in research and analysis, learning to use sophisticated analytical techniques to synthesise and test new drug products and to develop the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly means of production.
A range of units enables you to progressively focus and move your studies in the direction of your career aspirations. Areas of study include:
■■ Molecular basis of drug action
■■ Synthetic organic chemistry
■■ Spectroscopy
■■ drug discovery and development
■■ Synthetic medicinal chemistry
■■ Medicinal chemistry research project.
Career options
Upon completion of your studies, you will be equipped to apply the principles of drug action and design in the industrial, academic or commercial sectors. rewarding possibilities include:
■■ Private pharmaceutical companies
■■ industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations
■■ research and development institutions
■■ Food and drug administration.
RESEARCH LEADERS
“By unlocking the detailed structure of milk, we have the potential to create milk loaded with fat
soluble vitamins and brain building molecules for premature babies”
- Dr Stefan Santeninig
Drug discovery biology
drug discovery biology focuses on the biomedical science and pharmacology of drug discovery.
in this specialisation, you will learn about the biotechnological aspects of drug design that lead to:
■■ discovering and evaluating new targets for testing drugs
■■ investigating the biological effects of drug candidates
■■ translating outcomes into pharmaceutical products.
you will develop expert knowledge of biological drug targets and their modulation by different types of active drug compounds, which is at the core of innovative drug discoveries.
Graduates will be qualified for a career in translating the information and outcomes of drug development studies into pharmaceutical products.
in drug discovery biology you’ll investigate the complex mechanisms of drug action based on interactions at molecular, cellular and organ level.
you will examine how biological systems are affected by a range of diseases – including hypertension, diabetes and asthma – and how drugs can be used to modify these changes and rebalance a person’s physiology. Various research methods to identify new therapeutic targets for these disorders will be explored.
A range of units will allow you to focus on the following:
■■ Microbiology and immunology
■■ disease-focused pharmacology – CNS and cancer
■■ Applied analytical methods
■■ Chemical biology
■■ Current aspects of cancer biology
■■ drug delivery research project.
Career options
Upon completion of the course with this specialisation, your ability to translate information and outcomes of drug-development studies into pharmaceutical products will be highly sought after by a diverse range of employers.
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“Pharmaceutical Science is an industry that is growing right around the world and with that growth, comes the opportunity to use your degree to travel.
i secured an internship working in a lab in Germany for four months before i started my third year of my pharmaceutical science degree and after i finish my Phd in Medicinal chemistry, i’m planning to go overseas again to do some more of my own research in a synthetic organic chemistry research lab.”
–Rohan VolpeBachelor of Pharmaceutical Science graduate Phd Student
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RESEARCH LEADERS
When she is not teaching, Associate Professor Michelle McIntosh is
leading a team that hopes to prevent the death of hundreds of thousands of women every year because of a fatal loss of blood after childbirth.
Visit monash.edu/pharm/oxytocin to learn more about this project
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)
Monash has designed this advanced version of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science for high-achieving students who want to pursue honours studies and a career in pharmaceutical science.
With the teaching expertise of one of the largest and most productive groups of pharmaceutical researchers in Australia, you will learn how to develop reliable, accessible and effective medicinal products and translate new drug targets into treatments for patients.
Studies will begin by developing your understanding of the foundations of pharmaceutical science. your undertaking of a specialisation follows, with a choice from formulation science, medicinal chemistry or drug discovery biology.
the honours research program will extend your discipline knowledge and provide you with a high level of expertise in critical writing, thinking and independent analysis and research.
the first 18 months of your studies will develop and enrich your understanding of the foundations of pharmaceutical science.
By the second year of your course, you will choose your specialisation from one of the following fields:
■■ Formulation science – the invention, manufacture and testing of new products, such as pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics.
■■ Medicinal chemistry – the study of how drugs work; the principles and techniques of chemistry are adopted to discover and develop compounds that prevent, treat or cure disease.
■■ drug discovery biology – the discovery and understanding of biological drug targets and their modulation, and the translation of the information and outcomes of drug-development studies into pharmaceutical products.
your studies will culminate in the honours research program, designed to extend your discipline knowledge and develop exceptional research, analysis and communication skills. you’ll gain practical and theoretical training in planning, undertaking and documenting scientific research projects.
As your specialist knowledge and techniques are honed – taking advantage of state-of-the-art virtual-learning technologies such as the Shimadzu high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPlC) lab – you will graduate having worked in industry-standard facilities.
Career options
this high-profile, flexible degree ensures you will be exceptionally placed for postgraduate study or employment in the global pharmaceutical industry. rewarding avenues include:
■■ Biotechnology
■■ drug analysis
■■ Academic or clinical trials
■■ toxicology
■■ research and development
■■ Agriculture
■■ Hospital work
■■ Cosmetics formulation and testing.
Prerequisite studies
VCE
English: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAl) or 25 in English other than EAl
Maths: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics
Science: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry
IB
English: At least 4 in English Sl or 3 in English Hl or 5 in English B Sl or 4 in English B Hl
Maths: At least 4 in Mathematics Sl or 3 in Mathematics Hl
Science: At least 4 in Chemistry Sl or 3 in Chemistry Hl
LOCATION
Parkville
ATAR
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IB SCORE
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DURATION
4 years
STRUCTURE
Specialist
DEGREE AWARDED
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)
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YEAR SEMESTERS
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• Physiology i • Bioorganic and medicinal
chemistry i • Physical chemistry i
• Scientific inquiry
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• Physiology ii • Bioorganic and medicinal
chemistry ii • Physical chemistry ii
• introduction to pharmaceutical sciences
0201
• Biochemical pharmacology • Structural organic chemistry
• Analytical methods • Biopharmaceutics
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0301 02
0401 02
UNIT TYPES
Required pharmaceutical science units
Some choice: you will choose to specialise in either Formulation Science, Medicinal Chemistry or drug discovery Biology.
Free choice: the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) does not have any electives.
For in-depth course descriptions and structures visit: study.monash/courses
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to check out where a Monash Pharmacy degree could take them, pharmacy students rob and tommy stepped inside the world of a pharmacist in the field. Watch the video at monash.edu/pharm-careers
“ When you’re a pharmacist in the military, no two days are the same.”
“ i’m on call 24 hours a day in case a medical team has to be raised very quickly—for example, in emergency situations like a tsunami. When you’re a pharmacist in the military, no two days are the same. Our team is responsible for the medical logistics of getting a field hospital out onto deployment and back again. We need to make sure that the team has all the medical equipment it needs, straight away.”
–Captain Wendy LangPharmacy graduate – Pharmaceutical Officer, 2nd Health Support Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks, Australian defence Force
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Monash University Foundation Year
the Monash University Foundation year is the preferred academic pathway into the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University. the program provides international students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed at Monash University.
After successfully completing Foundation year and achieving the required marks, you will have a guaranteed place in the first year of relevant courses in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.*
*Entry requirements and subject prerequisites apply.
Monash College for international students
For more information on Monash College academic pathways visit: monashcollege.edu.au/foundation-year
English-language courses
the Monash University English language Centre is the preferred English pathway into Monash University.
if you do not meet the English language requirement for direct entry into your course you may receive a conditional offer for one of our programs.
Monash English Bridging
Monash English Bridging (MEB) is ideal if you have met the academic requirements for Monash, but have narrowly missed the English requirements.
MEB offers students direct entry into Monash University.* Students who successfully complete the Bridging program do not need more testing.
See our website for entry requirements.
*Not accepted for entry into all degrees. If you need extra English help, consider Monash English.
Monash English
Monash English (ME) will improve your English-language skills to prepare you for entry into Monash English Bridging or Monash University.
the program is taught from beginner to advanced levels. As you improve, you can move to the next level of ME.
to enter the University you will need to sit an iEltS test. We have workshops to help you practise and develop the skills you need to sit the test. Monash English courses start every five weeks.
For more information on English-language pathways visit: monashcollege.edu.au/english-courses
Foundation Year
1st year Monash
University
Year 11
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How to apply
domestic (Australian) and onshore international students
Apply through VTAC
if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or you are an international student studying an Australian year 12 or iB in Australia or New Zealand, apply through the Victorian tertiary Admission Centre (VtAC).
Visit vtac.edu.au
Scholarships
Visit monash.edu/scholarships
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places
reduced course fees for eligible applicants, and HECS-HElP.
Visit monash.edu.au/enrolments/loans/commonwealth-supported-place.html
FEE-HELP
loan options for eligible applicants.
Visit monash.edu.au/enrolments/loans/domestic-full-fee.html
international students
Apply directly to Monash University
For more information visit monash.edu/study/international
Fees
Fees for each course can be found at monash.edu/coursefinder
Parkville campus
August16
SUNDAY
Open HouseCome along and learn about our courses, chat with staff, meet students, check out the facilities and participate in fun, hands on science activities in our top class facilities. Researchers from the Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences will also be on hand to share their latest breakthroughs in tackling a range of illnesses.
Visit us at the Clayton open Day and collect your VIP pass for Open House.
monash.edu/openday
Meet other Monash-minded individuals at our Open day.
Caulfield and Clayton
August2
SUNDAY
10AM – 4PM
For more information, visit monash.edu/pharm-open-house
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Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUndergraduate Courses | 2016
the information in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (April 2015). Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise. you should always check with the relevant Faculty office when considering a course.
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Monash online
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Find a course study.monash/courses
International students monash.edu/study/international
Scholarships monash.edu/scholarships
Off-campus learning monash.edu/offcampus
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Future student enquiries
Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens
tel: 1800 MONASH (666 274)
Email: [email protected]
monash.edu/study/contact
International students
Australia freecall tel: 1800 181 838
tel: +61 3 9903 4788 (outside Australia)
Email: [email protected]
Open house
Sunday 16 August 2015
10am – 3pm
Parkville campus
For more information, go to monash.edu/pharm-open-house