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Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC233921UniversityStudy area: PharmacologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

Pharmacology and toxicology professionals require an understanding of the properties of chemicals and how they interact with biological systems. You’ll learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines. You’ll learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities such as our immersive virtual learning environment, and formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories. With a strong industry focus, this program offers a clear pathway to careers in pharmacology, toxicology, drug research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other health industries. Alongside core subjects, specialise in your area of interest by selecting from a diverse range of electives giving you the flexibility to create your own program of study to suit your career goals. This degrees focus on pharmacology will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in pharmacy or medicine. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at GU.

Course record

Majors
Pharmaceutical industry; pre-clinical.
Career Opportunities
You will be prepared for work in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as regulatory scientist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, research assistant, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, or formulation chemist.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.2-26.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students15
#2025
Higher education entry0 · 0.0%
0.0%
School leavers (ATAR)7 · 46.7%
46.7%
Secondary educationN/P · N/P%
N/P%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDJuly 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Gold CoastQLD