Pharmaceutical Science

Uncover new ways of improving medications with pharmaceutical science

Understand new ways of developing medicine to improve lives within the multi-billion-dollar industry of pharmaceutical science. This area is the study of chemistry, biology, and technology to develop medicines, using science to uncover new and improved solutions. A growing industry that employs people in many areas, a career in pharmaceutical sciences could lead to jobs in research, manufacturing, and healthcare.

You’ll graduate ready to develop or formulate pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products; become pharmaceutical researchers or biotechnologists; work in sales or marketing of pharmaceutical products; or apply your expertise to a range of regulatory, quality assurance or quality control roles.

payments

Average salary
$113,882 per year

Pharmaceutical scientists in Australia earn an average salary of $113,882 annually.

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Industry outlook
$16.6 billion in 2025

The projected revenue in the pharmaceuticals market in Australia is estimated to reach $16.6 billion in 2025.

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Student experience
5 stars

Our Science courses have been rated five stars for Skills Development and Teaching Quality.

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Why study Pharmaceutical Science?

The pharmaceutical science 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.

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The Bachelor of Advanced Science is designed for high achievers and equips students with expertise in at the forefront of contemporary scientific endeavour. Students wanting to learn at the cutting edge of pharmaceutical sciences will emerge ready to respond to the complex challenges that are shaping their future profession.

Pharmaceutical Science students can connect with professional placements in UTS labs and with external healthcare partners via the rapidly expanding Professional Experience Program.

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