Overview
Pharmaceutical science aims to develop new medicines for the treatment of disease. The major covers the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and is ideally suited to students who have a strong interest in chemistry, drug action and discovery. You will learn how the chemistry of life determines the biology of cells, tissues and organisms. You will explore the drug discovery process from the identification of suitable drug targets to the use of chemistry to isolate, design and apply molecules in the treatment of disease. Pharmaceutical science underlies the business of a multi-billion-dollar industry, which provides a vast array of employment opportunities. Graduates of this major are equipped for successful careers in basic and applied research, as well as future employment in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and the wider health care sector.
Potential employers include pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, research institutions, government agencies, academic institutions, and healthcare organisations, offering diverse pathways for graduates to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative medicines and therapies.