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Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
This degree covers the science behind medicines, from early discovery through to manufacture.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 61.8
- Lowest offered at University of South Australia, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how medicines work in the body
- attention to detail in following procedures
- a methodical approach to practical work
- clear communication with colleagues and patients
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
Monash University
Parkville, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 73.9 lowest
- (82.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.9 lowest
- (72.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of South Australia
City East, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 61.8 lowest
- (73.1 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science.
- Chemistry and biology foundations
- Pharmacology and drug action
- Drug discovery and development
- Formulation and manufacturing
- Industry placement or project
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?