Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Study Pharmaceutical Science

Want a degree that gives you the power to transform the world of pharmaceuticals? Designed for high achievers, the UTS Bachelor of Advanced Science majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences is your perfect choice. In this program, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of medical science and the human body. Blending this with extensive learning in chemistry and pharmacology, you’ll establish advanced insights into the way drugs impact and interact with bodily systems.

This will see you fully equipped to continue your studies at a postgraduate level or to discover a wealth of exciting pharmaceutical career opportunities. Whichever path you take, this degree will give you the foundation you need to launch a meaningful future at the cutting edge of pharmaceutical science.

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Bachelor of Advanced Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

CODE

UTS: C10347 (version 6)

CRICOS: 084270E

UAC: 607061 Pharmaceutical Sciences (Autumn Session, Spring Session)

LOWEST SELECTION RANK

90.00 (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

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DURATION

3 years full time
6 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$28,674.79

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

In the Pharmaceutical Sciences major, you'll get an essential knowledge of key disciplines like genetics, human anatomy, physiology, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. This flexible program also includes a choice of three different sub-majors. The Biology sub-major develops extensive, in-depth understanding of anatomy and introduces microbiology. The Chemistry sub-major includes advanced studies in analytical and organic chemistry, while the general elective sub-major gives you the opportunity to choose biological and chemical subjects.

You will take an Indigenous Health subject and complete a Transdisciplinary elective to hone your collaborative capabilities, then have the opportunity to acquire further specialisation through a sub-major or enhance your knowledge through electives from other disciplinary areas.

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Advanced Science majoring in Pharmaceutical Science based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

7

core Advanced Science subjects
12

core Pharmaceutical Science subjects
4

sub-major or elective units
1

Transdisciplinary elective

First year

You'll start your degree with your Scientist's Tool Kit stream, establishing vital foundational knowledge in areas like chemistry, cell biology and data analysis. You'll also begin your core studies, obtaining an overview of key principles and processes in pharmaceutical science.
Second year

In your second year, you'll begin honing your expertise through your studies in metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology, cosmetics and immunology, while starting to specialise in you chosen sub-major. Your choice of Transdisciplinary elective will give you first-hand experience in a collaborative environment where you'll work with a multidisciplinary team.
Third year

Rounding out your degree, you'll complete advanced core subjects, building career-ready knowledge of Indigenous wellbeing, medicinal chemistry and human health.

First year

You'll start your degree with your Scientist's Tool Kit stream, establishing vital foundational knowledge in areas like chemistry, cell biology and data analysis. You'll also begin your core studies, obtaining an overview of key principles and processes in pharmaceutical science.

Second year

In your second year, you'll begin honing your expertise through your studies in metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology, cosmetics and immunology, while starting to specialise in you chosen sub-major. Your choice of Transdisciplinary elective will give you first-hand experience in a collaborative environment where you'll work with a multidisciplinary team.

Third year

Rounding out your degree, you'll complete advanced core subjects, building career-ready knowledge of Indigenous wellbeing, medicinal chemistry and human health.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

You’ll be exposed to both technical and workplace competencies, including teamwork, collaboration and ethics. Through both classroom and lab-based learning, you'll get the chance to become an experienced practitioner, ready to apply your knowledge of chemistry, anatomy, immunology and more to a professional environment or to undertake further study.

Admissions information

This course is designed for aspiring professionals in medicine, pharmaceuticals, or quantum sciences, seeking to advance their careers with a comprehensive understanding of their chosen field. Choose this course to join a leading science faculty at UTS, renowned for its contribution to STEM education and research, and for fostering scientific professionals capable of transforming their industries.
What sets this course apart is the option to specialise in one of three cutting-edge majors: Pre-medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Quantum Technology. Each major offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, with opportunities to work with high-quality specimens, engage in advanced research, and develop effective communication skills.
You will gain a deep understanding of your chosen discipline, from human anatomy and drug impacts in the Pre-medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences majors to the intricacies of quantum devices in the Quantum Technology major. The course emphasises hands-on learning through professional placements, internships, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring you are well-prepared for postgraduate study or immediate entry into the professional world.
Teaching methods include research-informed lectures, laboratory work, and real-world placements, providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. You will benefit from personalised attention and the chance to tailor your studies through elective subjects and sub-majors, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your future career.
Course features

Students can choose from the following three majors:
- Pre-medicine: Students can build expertise in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in preparation for postgraduate medicine or a diversity of health care career choices. Curriculum combines research-informed theoretical learning with hands-on study in areas like pharmacology and genetics, and students work with high-quality specimens in our world-class Surgical and Anatomical Science Facility. An Indigenous health subject prepares students to work with and for Australia’s First Nations people, while a third-year capstone project helps them build highly effective science communication skills.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: This major combines a range of medical science subjects with extended learning in chemistry and pharmacology. Students gain a broad understanding of the human body and the impacts of drugs on bodily systems via subjects in anatomy and physiology, building the skills and confidence to work in clinical and medical science environments. An Indigenous health subject prepares them to work with and for Australia’s First Nations people, while a third-year capstone project helps them build highly effective science communication skills.
  - By the end of their studies, students are ready for postgraduate pharmacy or for a wealth of career opportunities across the pharmaceutical sector.
- Quantum Technology: This major puts students at the cutting edge of this critical scientific discipline. As part of a carefully chosen cohort, they benefit from highly personalised learning opportunities that offer plenty of face time with both research and teaching staff. They also gain hands-on experience with quantum devices and optical systems and can add breadth to their skill sets by taking a sub-major in Quantum Computing and Communications, or Engineering. What’s more, with access to professional placements and cross-faculty electives, students can tailor their studies to suit their future goals.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $28,674.79

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of the UTS Bachelor of Advanced Science in Pharmaceutical Science, you'll have the cutting-edge technical skills required to shape the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Blending your advanced competencies in areas like chemistry, biology and immunology with your professional experience in laboratory settings, you'll be an experienced science professional ready to take the next steps toward your dream career. Pursue a wide world of opportunities in the thrilling and ever-growing pharmaceutical sector, or take your expertise further with advanced postgraduate study in the UTS Master of Pharmacy.

Career options

“Studying science at UTS is fun, hard, and immensely rewarding if you give yourself a chance.”

Grace Peters

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“Advanced science sounds terrifying but it’s not. It is an opportunity to bring a research and inquiry-focused approach into your science study. The degree enables you to explore a whole range of biomedical based subjects, and delve into different specialities to help you find your passion.”

Charlotte McHenry

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