Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

Why study the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

This program delivers industry-ready graduates with a depth of understanding of all aspects relating to the pharmaceutical industry in both drug and device development. Students will gain insight into contemporary industry practice. Opportunities are provided for interaction with industry professionals.

This program normally offers a Semester 1 and Semester 2 commencement option. However, the first intake will be from Semester 2, 2019.

Summary

Program code

5703
Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences
Duration

2 Years full-time
Commencing

Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019)
Program level

Postgraduate Coursework
Units

32
Delivery location

Pharmacy Aust Cntr Excellence
AQF

Level 9
CRICOS code

098320G

Admissions criteria

Prerequisites

To enrol in the program, a person must:

hold an approved bachelor degree in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent; and
have a minimum GPA 5 in their previous degree; and
satisfy the executive dean that, based on the person's academic record and prior work experience, the person is qualified for admission.

English Proficiency

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

Visa requirements

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.

The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Programs and Courses

If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.

Indicative annual fee

AUD $38,896

Indicative fee 2019

The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice for the 2019 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.

A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year.

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.

All fees are reviewed annually.

Visit Tuition fees for more information.

Scholarships

International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.

Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.

Applying online

Apply now

All international student applications for the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.

The program code for the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice is 5703. You'll need this when applying.

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