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Griffith Online
- Our online degrees are delivered 100% online, giving you control over where and when you study.
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Improve the wellbeing of people in your community through pharmacy
Griffith bachelor degrees in pharmacy and pharmacology have a strong jobs, industry and community care focus, and our graduates are highly sought after in healthcare environments throughout Australia and overseas. This provides you with a variety of pathways to a various careers such as pharmacology, toxicology or drug research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health industries.
You'll learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities such as an immersive virtual learning environment as well as formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories, and you'll have the opportunity to specilise in one of several key areas. These degrees will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering further studies in areas such as medicine, dentistry or medical research.
Possible career paths include a regulatory scientist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, clinical trials monitor, pharmacy technician, research assistant, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, formulation chemist and many more.
5 reasons to study pharmacy
Pharmacists do more than dispensing general medicine from behind a pharmacy counter
Study pharmacy and pharmacology at Griffith
Learn in smaller class sizes with accessible, award-winning lecturers
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology offers you a wonderful opportunity to learn about pharmacy and pharmacology and toxicology in a world class environment. You'll have the use of outstanding facilities such as a professional practice laboratory with model dispensary and a dedicated formulations lab, and aseptic dispensing unit. You'll learn from practising pharmacists and research-active staff.
Our Pharmacy degree will provide you with the training and tools necessary to go on to your pharmacy internship.
New ways of learning about pharmacy
In what's believed to be a world first in pharmacy education, Griffith has developed virtual learning environments. Without leaving the classroom, you can immerse yourself and interact with filmed settings including hospital and community pharmacies.
A new degree for more opportunities
Australia's first Pharmacology and Toxicology degree is a new pathway to a future in some of the world's biggest industries. Learn about the effects drugs and poisons have on tissues and organs, and how to develop new medicines — ideal for those who enjoy chemistry and biology.
Major in one of five fields, to work in areas like environmental toxicology, drug discovery or pharmaceutical marketing, or study a double degree with law or business.
Clinical placements in metropolitan, rural, international and industrial environments are an integral part of your learning experience, arranged in conjunction with over 400 partners.
Aisha Al Mahdy
Griffith Pharmacy Graduate
Battanbang, Northern Cambodia was the destination for a group of Griffith pharmacy students aiming to bring their skills to disadvantaged communities. Led by third year student Aisha Al Mahdy, the group of 13 Pharmacy students organised a two-week program that saw them providing healthcare to very low resourced communities. 'Unfortunately many chronic ailments go unnoticed in these conditions, so the group provided general medical help, including blood pressure checks and glucose checks, as well as general health and hygiene education,' said Aisha.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships for new and continuing students.
Career outcomes
Excellent employment success
Griffith Pharmacy graduates are held in very high regard, with a reputation for being more work ready, with more real-life work knowledge.
You'll be very well prepared for a career in:
- Community and hospital pharmacy
- Medication management
You'll also be able to embark on a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical and related industries (in areas like management, sales, marketing, business development, and government regulatory agencies).
Our Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology degree has a strong jobs and industry focus. As a graduate, you'll be in demand for positions such as a:
- Regulatory scientist
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Medical science liaison
- Clinical trials monitor
- Pharmacy technician
- Laboratory support technician
- Environmental scientist
- Formulation chemist
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Key dates
Monday 8 March — Saturday 19 June
Trimester 1
Our first teaching trimester starts on Monday 8 March 2021 . Trimester 1 examinations run from Thursday 10 to Saturday 19 June.
Thursday 6 May — Saturday 8 May
Gold Coast Careers and Employment Festival
Tuesday 18 May
Mature Student Open Evening - Online
Wednesday 19 May
Mature Student Open Evening - Nathan Campus
Thursday 20 May
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast Campus
Friday 21 May — Saturday 22 May
Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
Monday 19 July — Saturday 30 October
Trimester 2
Our second teaching trimester starts on Monday 19 July. Trimester 2 examinations run from Saturday 21 to Saturday 30 October.
Monday 13 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Online
Wednesday 15 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Nathan Campus
Thursday 16 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast Campus
Friday 17 December — Thursday 23 December