Diploma of Health Sciences, Leading to Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Pharmaceutical Science

Navitas Group - Deakin College - Melbourne Burwood Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 33,475/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

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Australia, Victoria

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 26,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

Diploma of Health Sciences, Leading to Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Pharmaceutical Science

Program Overview

Diploma of Health Sciences

The Diploma of Health Sciences can gain you direct entry into second year of Deakin University bachelor degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition Science, Psychological Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Biomedical Science. This Diploma will give you a comprehensive understanding of the health of individuals, communities and populations, so that you are prepared to enter a wide variety of undergraduate courses.


Leading to: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Develop an in-depth understanding of human biology with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and graduate with the skills and experience to play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases at molecular, cellular and systems levels. Expertise in biology and the science behind disease puts you in a position to make a real difference. Explore early diagnosis, disease progression and prognosis, and the role of pharmaceutical science in the treatment of disease and improved health.

You can customise your degree by choosing from a broad range of specialisations, enabling you to learn more about what you love and become an expert in your field of interest. Graduate ready for your future career through wide-ranging practical experiences. You will get hands-on training in our world-class laboratories, testing your findings in real-life biomedical settings and gain industry experience with 80 to 160 hours of work placement.


Major: Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmaceutical Science aims at developing new medicines for the treatment of disease. This major covers topics including the chemistry, biology and technology of medicines and is ideally suited for 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, and 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 huge range of employment opportunities. This major prepares graduates for a successful career in basic and applied research, future employment in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries, and the wider health care sector.

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