Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
🇦🇺 1.5–2 years (coursework) · February (Semester 1)
Masters in Pharmacy in Australia
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development. Here is how studying it in Australia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹1 crore – ₹1.17 crore
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Pharmacy in Australia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Pharmacy in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹1 crore – ₹1.17 crore (Monash) to ₹1 crore – ₹1.17 crore (Monash). After graduating: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
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Masters in Pharmacy in Australia at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (coursework)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year
- Living costs
- Living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh per year
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
- Post-study work
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
Overview
Why study Pharmacy in Australia?
Master's programs related to pharmacy cover pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and drug development.
Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July) and strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting.
Universities
Universities for Pharmacy in Australia
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Pharmacy specialisations
Regulatory Affairs
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Clinical Research
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Pharmacovigilance
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Industrial Pharmacy
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Pharmaceutics
- Prerequisite: Pharmacology
- Prerequisite: Medicinal chemistry
- English: IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
Careers
Careers after Pharmacy in Australia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years. Typical roles afterwards include Regulatory Affairs Associate, Clinical Research Associate and Formulation Scientist.
On our list: Monash.
From ₹1 crore – ₹1.17 crore at Monash up to ₹1 crore – ₹1.17 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Pharm or Pharm.D and b.Sc in Chemistry or Life Sciences (some programs), with pharmaceutics, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, plus IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa).
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). During your studies: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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