Philosophy - 2627

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Research master's degree

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash postgraduate degree can give you a distinct advantage.

This degree offers the opportunity to undertake supervised research at the world #2 for pharmacy and pharmacology. Please note that this is not the coursework Master of Pharmaceutical Science, P6005. The course listing for that degree can be found here:Pharmaceutical Science - P6005

At a glance

Course Details

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See locations for this course on the current Handbook.
Duration
 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements.
Start date
 Throughout the year
Qualification
 Master of Philosophy
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

Monash's Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is internationally renowned as a key research centre. It is home to the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the largest and most experienced group of pharmaceutical scientists in Australia. The faculty's research students have access to dedicated research buildings, modern laboratories, an extensive library and first-rate research equipment.

The faculty offers research programs in the areas of

  • Drug candidate optimisation
  • Drug discovery biology
  • Drug discovery, disposition and dynamics
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Medicine use and safety

Research students are supervised by leading international experts in the field, and the research conducted is highly regarded within Australia and internationally.The faculty has established a strong reputation with industry, both nationally and internationally, and acts as a resource for industry and research institutes involved in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International 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 entry 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

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$57,000

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.

CRICOS code: 0100729

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000