Overview

Chemical engineers can design, run and troubleshoot production facilities, but their training typically excludes the skills to develop pharmaceutical and related products. Similarly, formulation scientists can invent and test new products such as pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics, but they lack the know-how to manage the product process beyond the laboratory stage.

During the Engineering and Pharmaceutical Science (Honours) program at Monash University you will gain all the benefits of each degree course (see Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science) and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field or both in combination.

Careers and Opportunities

Pharmaceutical engineers work in all aspects of the design and development process, from experimenting with innovative formulations to manufacturing commercialized products.

A pharmaceutical engineer might:

Design, develop and improve industrial processes and equipment for large scale chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Plan and test methods of manufacturing.

Develop methods for the treatment of by-products.

Devise production processes that are safe, efficient, profitable and environmentally sound.

Research naturally occurring chemical reactions and copy these processes for society's benefit.

Develop and implement cleaner production technologies.

Design, develop and use new materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering methods

Engineering smart systems

Scientific inquiry

Pharmaceutical science in context

Drug discovery and design

Drug development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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International: Non-year 12 applicants International students can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Current year 12 or IB students By late Septem

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

Pharmacy General Engineering & Technology View 27 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 058485F

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59600 AUD / year

≈ 59600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

48800 AUD / year

≈ 48800 AUD / year

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Fees for domestic students:

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Full fee: A$46,500

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Scholarships Information

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