Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - 2625
Doctorate/PhD
Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence, and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education. By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash, you will have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating, supportive and professional research environment. You will also gain a genuine competitive advantage going into the workforce.
Monash Pharmacy produces research that is highly regarded within Australia and worldwide. We have established a strong reputation with industry, both nationally and internationally, and act as a resource for industry and research institutes involved in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. PhD graduates are employed in many areas including the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, biomedical and chemical industry, research institutes, government and military sectors.
A PhD in Pharmacy enables you to complete an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors.. Your study will result in a research thesis which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Additional complementary activities in our program toenhance your research experience may include:
- Rotation program – take part in research rotations before selecting your thesis project and supervisor
- Placement program – spend an extended period outside of Monash with a collaborating group
- Discipline-specific skills training - developed and delivered by experts
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
3-4 years (full time), 6-8 years (part-time) |
Start date |
Throughout the year |
Qualification |
Doctor of Philosophy |
A PhD in pharmacy requires you to complete a research thesis (or alternative approved output) of no more than 80,000 words. Research programs are offered in:
- Drug discovery biology
- Medicinal chemistry
- Drug delivery, disposition and dynamics
- Medicine use and safety
- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Education
The research will be supplemented with discipline-specific training.
The PhD program is offered to elite applicants with high academic standing, normally a Master's degree or an honours degree at H1 or H2A level in a relevant discipline.
Our unique doctoral program offers you a range of experiences to enhance your research outcomes and prepare you for a career impacting global health.
Meet Emily Pilkington, a Monash-Warwick joint PhD student, currently researching ways to help people with Type 2 diabetes. Discover why she chose to complete her research here at Monash and how the Monash Doctoral Program is helping prepare Emily for success.
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.
Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.
English requirements
Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.
Detailed information on our English language proficiency requirements is available here.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Making the application
Future students
Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
Applications for this course are submitted via the My.App portal.
Fees
Research Training Program (RTP)
This course is supported by the Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP). Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which covers the cost of course tuition fees. The estimated annual value of Australian Government support for an RTP Fees Offset is published on the University Graduate Research Scholarships website. The RTP Fees Offset duration is equivalent to the course duration, based on your commencement date and no more than 4 years (FTE) for students enrolled in Doctoral courses and no more than 2 years (FTE) for students enrolled in research Masters courses.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.