OpenBachelor degreeNatural and Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science

ProviderLatrobe University
Course code: VTAC2100213911UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Drugs and therapies play an important role in the management and elimination of disease. Offered through the Bachelor of Science, in this major you’ll learn how drugs work, how they’re formulated, and why are some are given as tablets while others require injection. Explore why different therapies effect the human body in different ways and how we can provide safer and more effective pharmaceutical products. Study topics directly related to formulation science – including medicinal chemistry and chemical analysis – and put theory into practice with lab experiences in formulation, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. The Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it’s protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll personalise your degree with majors in a range of fields, including botany, statistics, microbiology, genetics, data science and more.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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