The main objective of the Pharmaceutical Science Stream is to achieve enhanced knowledge in pharmaceutical science. This course is relevant to graduates interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry or government or academic positions in pharmacy. The emphasis is on course work but there is opportunityto carry out some project work. The course consists of core units in pharmaceutical quality control and relevant aspects of pharmaceutical formulation and pharmacokinetics. Special emphasis is placed on the effective use of the pharmaceutical literature.
Optional units enable students to select other areas for study related to their greatest interests.
The course requires a recent degree in pharmacy or an equivalent qualification. Prospective students who do not have these prerequisites may be accepted after a program of guided reading has been undertaken or if other requirements stipulated by the Head of the School of Pharmacy have been met. Core and optional units are available each year, however, not all options will run in any one year. The range of options shown below are examples of those available. From time to time other units will be offered.