Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (BPharmSc)

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Foundations of Biochemistry 
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
• Human Body Systems 1
• Human Body Systems 2
• Biological Physics

• shall consist of papers worth not less than 360 points
• shall include at least 180 points for papers above 100-level, of which at least 72 points shall be for papers above 200-level
• shall satisfy the requirements set out in the Schedule of papers required for the degree
• may include one or more optional minor subjects that satisfy the Minor Subject Requirements listed in Science Schedule A, Arts and Music Schedule A, Commerce Schedule A, or the Bachelor of Health Sciences Schedule. No paper may count for both the Schedule of papers required for the degree and a Minor Subject Requirement or for more than one Minor Subject Requirement unless that paper is at 100- or 200-level and specified as compulsory for both requirements.

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$40,088 annually, to study in University of Otago.

Employment opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry are diverse and rapidly growing internationally. With a degree in pharmaceutical science students will be qualified to take on professional roles in other areas too, including:
 

• Scientist researching and developing new drugs and medicines
• Formulation scientist in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutics and agrichemical industries
• Regulatory affairs officer evaluating medicines for government agencies and companies
• Border control agent conducting identification and analysis of drugs
• Clinical trials associate testing the safety and efficacy of medicines
• Marketing and sales of medicines for human, veterinary and agricultural use
• Quality control chemist testing to ensure high quality medicines are produced
• Patent attorney advising on intellectual property and patent law