Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Explore the science and business of developing new medicines, and how we can treat diseases through the lens of pharmaceutical science. The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, will teach you about the human body and the use of drugs to treat disease. Throughout your pharmaceutical studies, you will develop knowledge about…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore the science and business of developing new medicines, and how we can treat diseases through the lens of pharmaceutical science.
The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, will teach you about the human body and the use of drugs to treat disease.
Throughout your pharmaceutical studies, you will develop knowledge about the human body, the action of drugs in them, and ways in which the pharmaceutical industry can deliver more reliable, accessible and effective treatments.
In addition to an understanding of pharmacology and physiology, this biomedical science degree will teach you about the development of new drugs, the clinical use of medications, and the legal and regulatory aspects of developing medicines.
You will gain an understanding of biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology, and an in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, clinical trials, drug development, and therapeutics, to prepare you for a multidisciplinary career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Your career in pharmaceutical sciences
With a broad understanding of how medicines can be used to improve the quality of human life, you will be equipped with the skills to take on professional roles in many areas of this exciting industry.
Career:
RMIT pharmaceutical sciences graduates are highly skilled with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in selected areas of biochemical, pharmacological and related health sciences.
The pharmaceutical industry is Australia’s leading technology exporter and forms an expanding multi-billion dollar sector.
Graduates can work as a pharmaceutical scientist in:
pharmaceutical and healthcare companies specialising in running clinical trials, managing medical information or registering new drugs
universities, hospitals or biomedical research institutes developing new treatments
organisations specialising in forensics, medical auditing or research governance.
Eligible students may also choose to undertake the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours), which provides extensive career experience in pharmaceutical and health-related industries.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
