Master of Pharmaceutical Science

Course code: 2627 + Course abbreviation: MPharmSc + 2 years full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Parkville - F/T only)

Course description

The normal duration for the degree of Master of Pharmaceutical Science is two years. Students may nominate the area in which they wish to pursue their studies, but this is conditional upon the availability of materials, equipment and supervisors. Students are advised to consult with the head of department or the associate dean (graduate studies) in relation to their final choice of topic.

Assessment is by 100% thesis, the length of which would not normally exceed 20,000 words. The thesis can be submitted following not less than 12 and not more than 36 months of study.

Course objectives:

By the completion of this program students should be able to:

§ produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the field of Pharmaceutical Science (but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD).
devise a research topic to investigate a particular pharmaceutical science research area
identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious
select and review relevant theory and literature
design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate the specific research questions
select appropriate modes of analysis
consider ethical issues involved in research
implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field
prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components of a Masters thesis, including a bibliography.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Master of Pharmaceutical Science (MPharmSc) are a bachelors degree in pharmacy or other relevant field, with honours 1 or 2A from Monash or any other recognised tertiary institution.

Contact details

Research programs officer telephone +61 3 9903 9635, email info@vcp.monash.edu.au or visit www.vcp.monash.edu.au/students/research/.

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