3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
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. With a strong industry focus, this program offers a clear pathway to careers in pharmacology, toxicology, drug research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other health industries. Alongside core subjects, specialise in your area of interest by selecting from a diverse range of electives giving you the flexibility to create your own program of study to suit your career goals. This degrees focus on pharmacology will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in pharmacy or medicine. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at GU.
Griffith University
Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Health Science/Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.20
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
77.60
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
84.05
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
63.40
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
70.40
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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You will be prepared for work in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as regulatory scientist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, research assistant, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, or formulation chemist.