Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

087743G

Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

In this degree, you will learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines using this knowledge. This degree has a strong industry focus, providing a pathway to careers in pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries. You have the opportunity to specialise through your choice of electives and enjoy the flexibility to create your own program of study that suits your interests and goals. you will learn through extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities including formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Gold Coast

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A
70

Structure

Credit points 240

Subjects

  • Medicines - Discovery to Practice I - 1004PHM (Course last offered 2025 T2)
  • Foundations of Health Sciences - 1007PHM
  • Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
  • Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
  • Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
  • Chemistry of Biological Systems II - 1015MSC
  • Pharmacy Practice I - 1006PHM (Course last offered 2025 T2)
  • Primary Healthcare in Australia - 1008PHM
  • Pharmacology - 2018PHM
  • Structure, Function and Drug Action - 2026PHM
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis - 2025PHM
  • Medicines - Discovery to Practice II - 2022PHM
  • Introduction to Biostatistics - 2022MSC
  • Chemical Pharmacology I - 3023PHM
  • Drug and Chemical Toxicology - 3037PHM
  • Chemical Pharmacology II - 3025PHM
  • Industry Placement - 3038PHM
  • Evidence Based Practice - 3034PHM

Entry requirements

  • Entry requirements may vary depends on country. Please contact Griffith University.

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