Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) - The University of Sydney

Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

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Overview

Our course provides students with the knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to therapeutic product research, development, evaluation, regulation and monitoring for the health and wellbeing of the community. Our course is designed for health professionals and graduates with a...
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Key information

Duration

1 year full-time
(Available part-time)
Not available to student visa holders.

Location

The University of Sydney

Study mode

Contains a combination of:
Online

Available only for non-international student visa holders. If you are intending to study on an international student visa, please refer to the face-to-face study

Face to face

Fees

Tuition fee information for the year selected is currently not available.

Additional info

Credit points
Total amount of credits points required to complete this course. All subjects have a credit point value to indicate their contribution towards completing the course.
48
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What you’ll study

You will:
 
  • Evaluate the role of the therapeutics industry in improving health outcomes
  • Critically appraise scientific and clinical literature and data 
  • Understand the major milestones across the lifecycle of therapeutic products
  • Evaluate and justify the optimal global strategy for registration of a new therapeutic product and construct relevant submission documentation
  • Analyse the safety profile and develop risk minimisation strategies for therapeutic products
  • Develop strategic documents from different perspectives including medical affairs, regulatory affairs, health economics and product vigilance

You will complete 48 credit points of units of study including:

  • 12 credit points of compulsory units of study;
  • 24 credit points of stream specific units of study; and
  • 12 credit points of stream specific or general elective units of study.

If you are working full-time it is recommended you consider undertaking one or two units of study per semester. All stream-specific units are delivered online. Some elective units may have a face-to-face teaching component or a prerequisite.

Unit of study table: Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

Fees

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Indicative amount to complete this course

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Admission criteria

1

Qualifications

Mandatory for course entry

Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development) requires:

  • successful completion of an embedded degree program (graduate certificate or graduate diploma) with a minimum credit average; or 
  • a bachelor degree in a health or science-related discipline with honours; or
  • a bachelor degree plus a postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline; or
  • a pass bachelor degree in a health or science-related discpline plus a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.

2

English language requirements

Mandatory for course entry

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:

How to apply

Before applying

As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.

  • Resumé including your education, employment history and relevant experience.
  • A letter or other official document/s from employer to substantiate at least 12 months relevant work experience or a statutory declaration to confirm at least 12 months relevant work experience, if you do not have a Honour degree or a related postgraduate degree. 

Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.

  • Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
  • Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
  • Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
  • Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
  • For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.

Submit application

Submit an application through our portal.

Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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Additional information

For further information about this program, please contact Dr Orin Chisholm, the program director.