Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science | Monash University

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science | Monash University

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Specifications
  • Province/City: Australia
  • Language for Teaching: English
  • Field of Study : Life Sciences
  • Course Start Date: Feb
  • Course : Degree
  • Country: Australia
  • Annual Course Fees : Between RM 150k - 200k
Description

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Monash University Parkville, Australia

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Monash University · Parkville, Melbourne

Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Parkville
Medium
English
Intake
Feb

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science at Monash University — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree at the Parkville campus in Melbourne, Australia. Build expertise in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, drug discovery, formulation, and pharmaceutical science for careers in research, development, and quality assurance. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for February intake.

Indicative total fees are AU$ 166,925 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows Monash University’s official fee schedule for your intake year.

Monash University is ranked #37 in the world and #5 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, placing it among the top 1% of universities globally. For pharmacy and pharmacology, Monash ranks #2 in the world and #1 in Australia in QS World University Rankings by Subject.

What you will study: core units in human physiology, medicinal and physical chemistry, pharmacology, drug discovery, analytical methods, and drug delivery; plus discipline electives in biotechnology, toxicology, and formulation, and applied studies from concept to market.

Entry requirements: pathways include ATAR 82.5, A Levels CCB, STPM 8.8, UEC B3–B4 average (best five subjects), and MUFY 72.50%. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) is required. Scholarships are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.

Career outcomes include pharmaceutical research scientist, drug development specialist, pharmaceutical formulation scientist, quality control analyst, and quality assurance officer.

Study at Monash’s Parkville campus — home to Australia’s oldest pharmacy school and advanced pharmaceutical science teaching labs, minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.

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Why this course & university?

#2 in the world · #1 in Australia

For pharmacy and pharmacology, Monash ranks #2 globally and #1 in Australia in QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Advanced pharmaceutical science

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical science across chemistry, pharmacology, and drug development disciplines.

Lab skills & technologies

Develop well-developed skills in pharmaceutical science methods and processes, including contemporary technologies and laboratory skills.

Critical thinking & communication

Synthesise information, employ critical thinking and judgement to solve scientific problems, and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

About the Campus

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science at Monash University is taught at the Parkville campus — Australia’s oldest pharmacy school and a dedicated pharmaceutical sciences hub in inner Melbourne, with advanced teaching labs and strong links to research institutes and industry nearby.

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements vary by qualification. Select your pathway below. English test scores are in the next section; for scholarships, see Contact Us.

ATAR
82.5
UEC
Average B3–B4 (best five subjects)
STPM
8.8 (best three subjects, excl. Pengajian Am)
A Levels
CCB
MUFY
72.50%
Other Qualifications
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English Language Requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall (Academic), minimum 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

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Scholarships

Scholarship and bursary options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Monash University.

 
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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)

Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Monash University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.

Tuition fee breakdown

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Indicative total payable
AU$ 166,925
Indicative total payable

Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow the Monash University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.

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Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science is a three-year degree at Monash Parkville. Key study areas include:

Core Studies
  • Human physiology 1: Cells to systems
  • Human physiology 2: Body systems
  • Medicinal chemistry 1: Structure
  • Medicinal chemistry 2: Reactivity and biomoleculars
  • Physical chemistry 1: Equilibria and change
  • Physical chemistry 2: Solutions, surfaces and solids
  • Scientific inquiry
  • Pharmaceutical science in context
  • Pharmacology 1: Biochemical signalling
  • Pharmacology 2: Drug action
  • Synthetic chemistry 1: Structure and reactivity
  • Drug discovery and design
  • Analytical methods 1: Principles and applications
  • Analytical method development
  • Drug delivery and pharmacokinetics
  • Drug development
Discipline Elective Studies
  • Disease-focused pharmacology
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology and immunology
  • Computational drug design
  • Toxicology and advanced pharmacology
  • Synthetics chemistry 2: Advanced methods
  • Advanced experimental spectroscopy
  • Industrial formulation
  • Nanotechnology and polymer science in drug delivery
  • Applied pharmacokinetics, dynamic and product development
Applied Studies
  • Applied pharmaceutical science: From concept to market
  • Professional experience

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
  • Drug Development Specialist
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
  • Quality Control (QC) Analyst
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Officer

Estimated application deadline

Monash University offers a February intake for this degree. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start — earlier is better for international students.

February intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start

Illustrative planning window — confirm your intake’s exact closing date with us or the university.

Offer letter
Allow about 1 month after a complete application

Timing varies by document completeness; we help you submit a complete file the first time.

Student visa
Apply well before you travel

Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer — do not wait until the last minute. We guide timeline and documents.

English tests
Book IELTS 6.5 early if needed

Allow time to retake if required before your target intake (February) so English proofs are ready with your application.

Official source: Intake dates and closing deadlines are set by Monash University and may change. Always verify on the official application channel before you commit.

Need accommodation?

Parkville and inner Melbourne accommodation near Carlton, Brunswick, and the CBD. Message us to shortlist options that fit your budget.

Options near Parkville include university residential colleges, purpose-built student accommodation, and shared apartments. We shortlist suburbs and leases that fit your budget and commute to class.

Rates below are per week in AUD. See living costs for monthly benchmarks. Unlock this section for the official Monash accommodation page.

Melbourne monthly living expenses

Estimates for studying in Melbourne (monthly). The Australian Government advises international students to budget at least AUD 30,000 per year for living costs — about AUD 2,500 per month on average. The bands below split that benchmark across rent, food, Myki transport, mobile, and personal spend. Figures are in AUD first, with MYR from the same live rate as the fee section.

Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 AUD = MYR

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