Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

Launch your unstoppable career in the discovery, formulation, approval, evaluation and marketing of medicines.

Pharmaceutical scientists are experts in the chemistry, biology, and biotechnology required to design, develop and deliver the next generation of modern medicines. The only degree of its kind in South Australia, UniSA’s Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science will equip you with knowledge and skills to play a trusted and key role within Australia’s healthcare industry, and respond to world challenges with a globally recognised qualification.

Pharmaceutical scientists have broad career outcomes in a variety of work environments, including industrial, clinical, and research areas across private and public sectors.

This three-year program has a minimum placement of 80 hours in diverse workplace settings, preparing you for workplace practice while you study. Depending on your career goals, you can tailor your study with specialist courses in areas like chemistry, biology, and marketing.

Students who undertake activities where interaction with patientsthe public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placementsvisits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

If you wish to transfer into the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) double degree, you’ll need to achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 5 or more by the end of your second year of this degree.

This degree places a unique emphasis on the development and commercialisation of a range of pharmaceutical products, such as injections, tablets, creams and ointments.

In your first year you’ll develop an understanding of basic sciences. You’ll learn about career development and factors influencing the pharmaceutical industry domestically and internationally.

During the second and third years you’ll focus on:

pharmaceutical sciences (including formulation)
pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
drug discovery, development and commercialisation
You’ll also get the opportunity to fine-tune your study to your own personal interests and career aspirations when you choose from a range of specialist courses during your final two years.