Education research

Better students and educators... by design

We are conducting ground-breaking research that underpins our approach and informs our cutting-edge innovations in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education.

About us

We identify the ways students learn, guiding them to the most effective, efficient, and sustainable strategies that promote the ongoing success of our graduates.

Who we are

Our educational researchers are working with educators training the next generation of healthcare and pharmaceutical science experts to improve human health worldwide.

Priority areas

Our educational research priority areas are skills and skills assessment, authentic simulation and assessment of practice, and graduate outcomes and workforce development.

PhD program

Discover what a higher degree with us entails and find out about available projects.

Publications

View our most recent education research publications.

Contact us

For any enquiries please contact Paul White at paul.white@monash.edu or Elizabeth Yuriev at elizabeth.yuriev@monash.edu.

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Monash joins Victorian Government to announce expansion of Chemist Care Now program

Monash University today joined the Victorian Minister for Health, the Hon Mary-Anne Thomas, to announce the expansion of the Victorian Government’s Chemist Care Now program.

Pharmacists get ready to join Victoria’s growing prescribing workforce

Patient access to statewide pharmacy prescribing services has been accelerated with the launch of Monash University’s postgraduate course for pharmacists.

New study: Pharmacy education needs planetary health focus to boost environmental action

While pharmacy students understand pharmacists’ role in planetary health, many struggle to apply these principles in practice or link issues like antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to equity and social justice.

Vice-Chancellor awards shine a spotlight on high achievers

The 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Education and Research Awards has honoured educators and researchers from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for their exceptional work.

2025 Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Awards - Celebrating Excellence in Education, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Professional Staff and Research

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences held its 2025 Awards ceremony on 29 October to recognise exceptional staff achievements.

Strengths, gaps and opportunities of AI in health professions education

Students in health-related fields are benefitting from GenAI in many areas of learning, but concerns about critical thinking and reduced peer interaction.

The role of pharmacists in identifying, supporting domestic violence

A team of FPPS researchers conducted interviews with pharmacy practitioner educators to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with DV education in pharmacy curriculum.

2024 Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Awards - Celebrating Professional, Research, and Teaching Excellence

The 2024 Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Awards were held on 27 November and celebrated the outstanding contributions of staff to professional, research and teaching excellence.

New study reveals impact of resilience among pharmacy students

Study shows that graduate entry students were more likely to exhibit positive resilience attitudes and perform significantly better on assessments compared to undergraduate cohort among pharmacy students.