Course details

Summary

For all current health professionals and those with a relevant undergraduate degree wishing to pursue postgraduate study in a health-related field.

This programme covers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) in Pharmaceutical Science is designed for pharmacy and science graduates who wish to develop and enhance their knowledge and skill in respect of the development and introduction of new pharmaceutical products.

Students who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science may apply to credit the 60 points completed into the PGDipHSc.

This specialisation is offered by the School of Pharmacy. Some courses in this subject area are offered in a Flexible learning format.

Students are required to enrol and complete the following courses:

PHARMACY 750 - Pharmaceutical Formulation (30 Points)
PHARMACY 751 - Pharmaceutical Techniques (30 Points)

and 60 points from:
PHARMACY 752 - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (15 Points)
PHARMACY 753 - Regulatory Affairs (15 Points)
PHARMACY 754 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Proposal (15 Points)
PHARMACY 760 - Literature Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences (15 Points)
PHARMACY 761 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Project (15 Points)

Or

PHARMACY 750 - Pharmaceutical Formulation (30 Points)
PHARMACY 751 - Pharmaceutical Techniques (30 Points)

and 30 points from:
PHARMACY 752 - Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance (15 Points)
PHARMACY 753 - Regulatory Affairs (15 Points)
PHARMACY 754 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Proposal (15 Points)
PHARMACY 760 - Literature Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences (15 Points)
PHARMACY 761 - Pharmaceutical Science Research Project (15 Points)

and

30 points from other courses offered at 700 level at this University, with the approval of the Head of the School of Pharmacy.

Where could this programme take you?

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, social services, or local or central government. Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Further study options

• Master of Health Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work. You will need a Grade Point Average (GPA) or Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of at least 2.5.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.