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Course transfer

Transferring out

Students currently enrolled in a Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences course who are considering transferring to a different course (Monash University or external) should contact the other faculty or institution for information. You may also wish to contact Monash Connect to discuss your possible transfer and discontinuation from your current course.

Transferring in

Students currently enrolled in other Monash University bachelor degree courses who are considering transferring to a Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences course should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the final year of your current course. A minimum level of achievement is required in your current course (e.g. credit or distinction average) and pre-requisites must be met. Please see current course transfer information online.

Campus Transfer

Students currently enrolled in P3001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at the Monash University Malaysia campus who are considering transferring to the Parkville campus should apply in October for transfer in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply during your first or second year. Students are required to have completed at least 48 credit points and must have a minimum WAM of 60 in order to be eligible to transfer. The academic progress of each applicant will be reviewed. Please see current campus transfer information online.

Students currently enrolled in P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science at the Monash University Malaysia campus who are considering transferring to the Parkville campus should apply in March for transfer mid-year (semester 2), or in October for transfer in semester 1 the following year. Please note the mid-year (semester 2) intake is only available to students in Year 2 of the course. The requirements for Monash Malaysia students enrolled in P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science who wish to transfer to the Parkville campus are as follows:

P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - completion of at least 48 credit points of study and a minimum WAM of 60.

P3002 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) - completion of at least 48 credit points of study and a minimum WAM of 70.

Please note that industry placements are not guaranteed for Parkville-based students.

Transferring between our courses

Students who are considering transferring between Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences courses should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the final year of your current course. A minimum level of achievement is required in your current course (e.g. credit or distinction average). Please see current course transfer information online.

Please note that an application to transfer back to a course from which you have previously transferred cannot be approved.

Specific course transfer or alternative exit options information is as follows:

Pharmacy

Current P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (5-year program) students can:

Exit early with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) award only.
All P6001 students are granted this award after successfully completing fourth year units and before commencing the Master of Pharmacy component. After confirming that the award has been granted, you may simply discontinue your Master of Pharmacy enrolment if you wish.
Apply to transfer to P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

You should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the fourth year of your current course. A credit average is required in your current course. Please see current course transfer information online.

Current P3001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (4-year program) students can:

Apply to transfer to P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy
To continue studying Pharmacy at a postgraduate level and achieve a Master of Pharmacy award, you should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the fourth year of your current course. Current P3001 students enrolled at the Parkville campus require a WAM of 60 or higher in order to be eligible to transfer into P6001. Please see current course transfer information online.
Submit a new course application for P4001 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Internship)
To continue studying Pharmacy at a postgraduate level without a Master of Pharmacy award, you should apply during the fourth year of your current course. Please see current admission information online.
Apply to transfer to P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

Please note that there are no options to transfer into Pharmacy Scholars programs as they are for school-leavers only.

Pharmaceutical Science

Current P3002 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) (4-year program) students can:

Exit early with a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science award only.
During your final semester of third year, you may request an alternative exit. Upon completing 144 credit points (as specified in the Handbook, you will be completed with the P2001 award and be discontinued from your P3002 honours enrolment.
Note that P3002 students who do not have a distinction average (WAM 70+) after successfully completing third year units are not eligible to commence the Honours component of this program and will automatically be completed with the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science award. The Faculty will discontinue their P3002 enrolment.
Enrolment note: students enrolled in P3002 must complete BPS3072 Advanced professional experience in third year, regardless of whether they progress into fourth year or exit early. Students wanting to study BPS3062 Professional experience must transfer course into P2001 prior to third year.
Apply to transfer to P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy or P3001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
You should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the third year of your current course. A distinction average is required in your current course. Please see current course transfer information online. Note: no credit will be granted if you transfer into Pharmacy.
Apply for the Graduate Entry Pathway to P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy

If completing a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science or Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) award, you should apply in between August and December of your final year for commencement in Summer the following year. (The Graduate Entry Pathway to Pharmacy is available to students who have completed a relevant degree with a distinction average and permits entry at the third year level once an intensive program is successfully completed over Summer.)

Current P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (3-year program) students can:

Apply for P3701 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours)
To continue studying Pharmaceutical Science at an Honours level, you should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply to P3701 during the third year of your current course. A distinction average is required in your current course.
Apply to transfer to P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy
You should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the third year of your current course. A distinction average (WAM 70+) is required in your current course. Please see current course transfer information online.
Submit a new course application for the Graduate Entry Pathway to P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy

Current E3008 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (4-year program) students can:

Transfer to P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
You should apply in October for commencement in Semester 1 the following year. You may only apply prior to commencing the fourth year of your current course. A credit average is required in your current course. Please see current course transfer information online. The Pharmaceutical Science specialisation in E3008 is Formulation Science and it is recommended that students retain this specialisation. Due to mixed year level enrolment, the expected remaining course duration may be up to two years. Note: credit will be granted for BPS coded units only.
Transfer to another Monash University bachelor degree.

Please contact course-managing Faculty of Engineering for further advice.

Please note that there are no options to transfer into Pharmaceutical Science Scholars programs as they are for school-leavers only.

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