Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

What you will study

Students must complete eight units to earn the Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth two units.

GCPharmIndPrac - Core Courses

Complete exactly eight units from the following:

• Drug Design and Formulation (four units)
• Pre-clinical Drug Development (four units)
• Clinical Drug Development and Biometrics
• Post-registration Life Cycle Management
• Device Development, Drug Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Governance
• Project Management and Commercialisation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Entry requirements

• To be eligible for entry, you'll need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, medical science, or equivalent.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications

Science, engineering, medical science or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Preclinical Research Lead
• Quality Control Chemist
• Clinical Trials Coordinator
• Clinical Research Project Manager
• Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Pharmaceutical Production Operator
• Medical Marketing Associate
• Drug and Device Safety Assessor
• Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison
• Drug Safety Manager

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $4,770 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight units (normally four courses) per semester or year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.