Why study the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
This program delivers industry-ready graduates to the medicines and devices development sector 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 and at the end of the degree will understand the complete life cycle management of a product and how it eventually gets to market. Opportunities are provided for multiple interactions with industry professionals throughout the program of studies. Upon graduation, career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields are facilitated due to the unique placement and networking opportunities.
This program normally offers a Semester 1 and Semester 2 commencement option. However, the first intake will be from Semester 2, 2019.
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.
Practicals, placements and internships
Students undertake in excess of 1000 hours of supervised experience in each placement, in one or more areas related to a products life cycle from discovery to post registration surveillance including: discover, chemical processes, formulation, manufacturing, pre-clinical, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics, regulatory, medical affairs, marketing and biometrics. During placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge acquired in the first year of the program to a real life setting and see how interactions with various other areas in industry is crucial to managing a successful life cycle of the product.
Students will undertake one or two placements in year two. Alternatively, students may opt for one placement and one independent research project. Placement courses are completed on a full-time basis.
Students may be undertake their placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area. In this instance students are required to self-fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses,
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Association of Regulatory and Clinical Research Scientists
- Society for Clinical Research Sites
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.