Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy

This research master's degree offers the opportunity to undertake supervised research at the world's #2 university for pharmacy and pharmacology. You'll engage in an independent investigation of a research problem and make a contribution to your chosen discipline by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. This course provides research opportunities across key areas in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy practice, or pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education. Begin by consulting a potential supervisor to develop your choice of research project and study design.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training, qualifications and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. In all cases, the qualifications described below are expected to be equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework levels and standards. In considering applicants' qualifications from international institutions, the Graduate Research Committee (GRC) will consider a range of qualifications, publications, experience and demonstrated research capacity. The minimum qualifications for admission into a Master’s by Research course are: A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).