How to apply

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers the PhD and Master of Philosophy programs across five research themes. This page sets out what Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences specifically needs from you as part of your application. For university-wide eligibility requirements, dates and application instructions, see the Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) How to Apply page.

1: Check your Eligibility

Eligibility requirements for graduate research degrees at Monash are set centrally. To be considered for admission into a graduate research degree at Monash, you must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements as well as the minimum academic entry standards. Check the eligibility requirements for our Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy programs.

2: Before you Apply

A well-prepared application starts before you open the form. Review the steps below to prepare thoroughly and check the Key Dates at point 5 to stay on track.

• Step 1: Find a Supervisor and Research Theme

Identify the theme, supervisor or specific project that aligns with your interests, then reach out to the relevant supervisor to start the conversation about your interest in applying for a graduate research degree under their supervision.

Explore our doctoral projects; or find a supervisor from one of our Themes below:

• Drug Discovery Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics
• Centre for Medicine Use and Safety
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Education

Applying for the Drug Discovery Biology (DDB) Program:
If you are interested in the Drug Discovery Biology program, you do not need to secure a supervisor before applying. DDB is a 3.75 year program in which all students rotate through three different laboratories in the first year before finalising their supervisor and research project. Entry to the DDB program is highly competitive. Please list Elva Zhao as your interim supervisor.

• Step 2: Prepare your Expertise and Motivation Statement
  Applicants must provide a statement outlining their research expertise, including their skills and background, and explain how their research experience aligns with the Research Theme they are applying for.

• Step 3: Prepare your Research Proposal
  Applicants are required to upload a summary of no less than 200 words describing their proposed research.
  
  Applying for the Drug Discovery Biology (DDB) Program, please enter the following:
  Research Title:  Drug Discovery Biology PhD Program
  Research Proposal:  Outline why you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Drug Discovery Biology

• Step 4: Gather your Documents
  For the full document checklist see the Application Submission Guide

3: Apply

Once you have received your supervisor's support and gathered all of your required documents, applications are submitted through the central My.App portal. Before you begin, review the Application Submission Guide for a full list of required supporting documentation.

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4: What happens next?

At the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the nominated research theme shortlists applicants and invites them to attend an interview (refer to the key dates below). This applies to both scholarship and admission-only applicants. If an applicant is successful at the interview, their application will progress to the next stage. (Note: The interview is held in addition to the initial meeting the applicant has already had with their prospective supervisor).

Note that a successful interview does not guarantee admission or a scholarship offer.

For scholarship and admission outcome timeframes follow the standard MGRO schedule – see What Happens Next on the MGRO How to Apply page.

For questions about your application contact pharm-gr-apply@monash.edu.

5. Key Dates:

Applicants to the School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia should refer to the Monash Malaysia graduate research page for application guidance.