Units

This unit will introduce you to theoretical concepts related to drug action. It includes descriptions of partial and inverse agonists, allosteric modulators and biased ligands. This unit extends beyond drug-receptor interactions to show how…

The ability to make or modify small molecules and confirm the identity of synthetic products is fundamental to the drug discovery and development process. Synthetic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity introduces you to the theoretical pri…

This unit will educate you on different approaches in drug discovery and design, using the typical pipeline of drug discovery and development as a foundation for your understanding. You will begin by examining how drug discovery and develop…

Analytical Methods lays a foundation of knowledge for the analytical identification and quantitation of chemical entities used in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. The unit provides the participant with basic principles and c…

This unit will take you through the process of systematic analytical method development. Using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), you will work in teams to s…

Choosing a suitable route of administration and dosage form for an active pharmaceutical ingredient is a critical step in drug development. It requires consideration of the physiological and physicochemical processes that govern the absorpt…

This unit will take you through the process of developing a drug candidate into a registered pharmaceutical product. This encompasses: pre-clinical development, including drug formulation based on the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and to…

This unit will provide a solid grounding of knowledge as to how biological systems are affected in disease states, and how drugs can be designed to better treat these conditions. This unit builds on previous physiology and pharmacology unit…

The aim of this unit is to provide a capstone experience to students studying the B Pharm Sci. In the unit, you will undertake activities that reflect the broad role of the pharmaceutical sciences in contemporary discovery and development,…

This unit introduces you to the principles of biotechnology and the application of these principles to pharmaceutical product development. The unit also aims to further develop your skills in information literacy and scientific writing. You…

This unit introduces you to the fundamental principles of microbiology and immunology, with a particular focus on their relevance to pharmaceutical sciences. You will engage with topics such as epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and…

This unit introduces you to the key concepts and practical application of computational methods in chemistry and drug discovery. The unit will teach fundamental programming skills using the widely-used programming language Python and apply…

The aim of this unit is to introduce you to advanced concepts in analytical pharmacology and basic toxicology. In the process, you will develop your abilities to analyse experimental results relating to concentration-response relationships…

The principal aim of this unit is to provide you with a detailed knowledge of numerous aspects of synthetic organic chemistry, as it applies to modern medicinal chemistry. The subject follows from BPS2021, covering advanced organic synthesi…

This unit will develop advanced concepts in spectroscopy and introduce experimental approaches to the characterisation and qualitative analysis of chemical samples. A key focus of the unit is using spectroscopic data to establish the chemic…

The objective of this unit is to provide you with the opportunity to tackle real-world formulation development in the cosmetic industry and develop your technical, teamwork, and communication skills. You will learn about cosmetic actives an…

BPS3062 is a full-year unit designed to provide you with a professional experience to prepare you for a career in pharmaceutical science and related industries. The first half of this unit (March-May) aims to prepare for your placement proj…

You will be introduced to the principles behind the formulation of nanotechnology and polymer-based drug delivery systems, their characterisation and the way they behave in vitro and in vivo. Diverse organic nanoparticle systems, such as li…

In preparation for your placement project, in the first half of this full year unit, you will participate in activities to develop your job seeking and career planning skills, for example, writing resumes, job applications and cover letters…

This unit integrates pharmacokinetics (PK) of drugs and product development, aiming to provide a full picture of how PK evaluation may impact formulation design and manufacture for medicines. 1.Pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD…

You will attend advanced compulsory coursework sessions including non-assessable introductory programs, and assessable coursework components relevant to pharmaceutical science. The coursework will be taught across the research themes. You w…

You will conduct an advanced research project including assessable literature and laboratory components relevant to pharmaceutical science. The research will be conducted in one or more research themes within the Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharm…

The Commercial law unit focuses on learning to identify and apply the essential legal rules to real-world business situations in Australia. For business students, the goal is to develop the practical skill to use legal principles to identif…

This unit exposes you to the differences between companies, trusts and other business structures used in Australia and the processes involved to create an Australian company. This unit will also demonstrate to you how companies operate in A…

As the law affects all kinds of business activities, learning about the law as a non-lawyer is vital for everyone working in business. There are serious legal consequences for failing to comply with the law which in turn can impact upon bus…

This unit exposes you to the differences between companies, trusts and other business structures used in Australia and the processes involved to create an Australian company. This unit will also demonstrate to you how companies operate in A…

Banks play a critical role in our society and underpin our economy. The products and services offered by banks are utilised by most businesses and individuals, so most members of society are interacting and engaging with banks. An understan…

As the law affects all kinds of business activities, learning about the law as a non-lawyer is vital for everyone working in business. There are serious legal consequences for failing to comply with the law, which in turn can impact upon bu…

This unit exposes you to the differences between companies, trusts and other business structures used in Australia and the processes involved to create an Australian company. This unit will also demonstrate to you how companies operate in A…

As digital technologies continue to evolve, there is increasing pressure on Executives to consider how the adoption of new technologies can improve business efficiency and reduce business and transaction costs. Some of these efficiency gain…