Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns (1st year only)

Level 1 - Townsville

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

HS1000:03 Epidemiology

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Level 1 - Cairns

CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences

CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Level 2

BC2024:03 Cell Regulation

PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1

PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

CH2032:03 Organic Chemistry (strongly recommended)

Any level 2 Anatomy and Histology (AT), Biochemistry (BC), Biological Sciences (BT, BZ, MB, ZL), Chemistry (CH) or Physiology (PP) subjects.

Level 3

PP3150:03 Chemical Pharmacology

PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics

PP3252:03 Neuropharmacology

Select one subject (3 credit points) from:

CH3100:03 Molecular Basis of Therapeutics 4

PP3151:03 General Pathobiology

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Any Level 3 Biochemistry (BC), Biological Sciences (BT, BZ, MB, ZL), Chemistry (CH) or Physiology (PP) subjects.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

PP4051:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 1 of 2

PP4052:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 2 of 2

Note: There are other subjects available for students who wish to complete honours part-time. Students should contact the school for subject information.

Career Opportunities

Pharmacologists can seek rewarding careers in: the pharmaceutical industry and biomedical research; hospital laboratories; research organisations such as CSIRO; public health laboratories; University teaching and research.

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