The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours) provides industry-based participatory learning. In this degree, students will gain experience, skills and knowledge that can only be obtained from within the pharmaceutical science industry.
Employers and industry professionals contribute to the ongoing development of the curriculum. Their involvement ensures that the degree remains relevant to needs as a graduate and to the needs of graduate employers.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology partners with more than 30 organizations each year to provide this innovative, industry-based opportunity. Partner organizations include:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Clinical research organizations
- Hospitals
- Universities.
Placement allocation is determined by a competitive process. Based on student areas of interest, partners conduct interviews and select their preferred candidates.
Graduates continuing into honours from the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences undergraduate degree will commence placement selection in third year. Applicants graduating from an equivalent degree from other institutions will liaise with the program coordinator to facilitate preferences and placement interview times after application and enrolment.