Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Griffith University - Gold Coast

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Overview

Pharmacology and toxicology professionals require an understanding of the properties of chemicals and how they interact with biological systems. You’ll learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines. You’ll learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities such as our immersive virtual learning environment, and formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories. This degree has a strong jobs and industry focus, providing a pathway to many new careers in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries. Its focus on pharmacology will also provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in an area such as medicine (Doctor of Medicine), pharmacy (Master of Pharmacy), dentistry (Bachelor of Dental Health Science) or medical research (Master of Medical Research). For more course information, visit Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at GU.

Prerequisites

Majors

Pharmaceutical industry; pre-clinical.

Potential Career Outcomes

You will be prepared for professional employment in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as regulatory scientist, regulatory affairs specialist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, medical science liaison (MSL) - haematology, clinical trials monitor, product manager, pharmacy assistant, pharmacy technician, research assistant, research technician, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, research and development scientist, formulation chemist.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.4599.95
Median rank to receive an offer73.5578.30
Lowest rank to receive an offer63.4571.05

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Griffith University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Griffith University

Campus

Gold Coast

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Science

Indicative ATAR

63.45

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years

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