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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

  • Masters (Coursework)

Break into the pharmaceutical industry by getting the competitive edge to succeed in your career through a Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5703, 098320G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$44,960 per year / $89,920 total

About this course

Break into the pharmaceutical industry by getting the competitive edge to succeed in your career through a Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice from UQ
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice from UQ
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

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Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

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What you will learn

  • Benefit from extended placements through our extensive national and global partnership network.
  • Learn from award-winning lecturers and internationally renowned researchers.
  • Join the highest ranked Australian university for research impact in pharmacy and pharmacology.
  • Learn the stages of drug or device development and the lifecycle management process, from understanding how need drives the discovery process, through pre-clinical development to post-registration surveillance.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Preclinical research lead
  • Quality control chemist
  • Clinical trials coordinator
  • Clinical research project manager
  • Regulatory affairs manager
  • Pharmaceutical production operator
  • Medical marketing associate
  • Drug and device safety assessor
  • Medical affairs/medical science liaison
  • Drug safety manager

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Pharmacy courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
86.5%
Overall satisfaction
75.7%
Skill scale
78.4%
Teaching scale
98.1%
Employed full-time
$100k
Average salary