Are you fascinated by medicines, poisons, and pharmaceuticals? The Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology will teach you how drugs work and how they affect the body, while unlocking their possibilities for disease management and human health. With this degree you could be a research scientist, laboratory technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, and formulation chemist. There are so many options. The program covers: anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, medicines in practice, pharmacology, genes and disease, principles of toxicology, research methods and statistics, organic chemistry, and much more. Enquire now for admissions criteria, the full list of study units and available majors, and universities near you that offer Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology will prepare you for the following roles.
Toxicologists are specialist scientists who study how exposure to chemicals, biological substances, and other toxins can impact the health of human...
Analytical Chemists are scientific professionals who analyse the properties and behaviour of different chemical substances and compounds, especiall...
Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. The...
A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) provides expert support and scientific knowledge to healthcare professionals and stakeholders. You might work withi...
A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols. Thi...
A Research Assistant supports researchers in conducting studies and analysing data. You might work in academic institutions, research centres, or g...
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives work for pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers of medical, dental, and veterinary pharmaceutical products...
Forensic Toxicologists are specialist scientists who source, analyse, and test biological samples (eg, blood, hair, body fluids, bone tissue, plant...
A Quality Control Analyst ensures products meet required standards before reaching the market. You might work in a manufacturing plant, laboratory,...
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