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The Master of Pharmaceutical Science program spans two years in Hobart, delivered across four semesters with a strong focus on practical, lab-based interactive learning. This program aims to provide both fundamental and specialized laboratory and analytical skills essential for pharmaceutical careers and research settings. Our methodology ensures graduates are industry-ready, with particular attention to applying practical knowledge in professional contexts. Students will hone their skills by tackling authentic challenges and analyzing real data sets to assess result validity and constraints. This practical competency assessment gives both students and future employers assurance of job-ready skills that reduce training periods for lab positions.
The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis and solution-oriented learning through immersive laboratory sessions. You'll master standard and cutting-edge lab techniques widely employed in global pharmaceutical sectors and research facilities. Our commitment to personalized education maintains optimal instructor-student ratios, fostering mutual trust and productive academic mentorship.
Key program highlights include cultivating independent learning, analytical reasoning, and innovative problem-solving - versatile competencies opening doors to diverse roles in biopharmaceutical firms, diagnostic centers, and research institutions. By aligning student interests with relevant research challenges, the program enables meaningful contributions to solving complex pharmaceutical and healthcare issues affecting communities.
Applicants must have a minimum of a health-based (e.g., Pharmacy, Biomedical, Nursing, Laboratory Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Biology, Microbiology) or science-based (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) AQF7 Bachelor degree or equivalent. A credit average or higher is required. Applicants below credit average will be considered based on a combination of academic record and relevant work experience after graduation.