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Pharmacology - PHPHA13529
Science students
Plan Outline
Plan Structure
Honours

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: MED - Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School: 
 
 
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Program: 3529 - Commerce/Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Pharmacology for Science and combined Science programs.

Pharmacology is an increasingly important part of the study of medicine as well as being of central importance in the education of pharmacists, toxicologists and veterinarians. Professional positions for pharmacologists often occur in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries in the testing and research of drugs as well as in administration and management.

Plan Structure

For a MAJOR in Pharmacology, successful completion of the following courses is required.

Stage 1
  • 6 UOC from Level I Biology (BABS1201 preferred)
  • 12 UOC from Level I Chemistry
  • 6 UOC from Level I Mathematics

Stage 2
Plus 6 UOC from the following:

Note: Choose either the Fundamentals or the Advanced options of the BIOC courses

Stage 3
PLUS 12 UOC from:

Honours

Honours level study is also available in this Pharmacology Plan. For entry to Honours a student must complete at least 24 units at Level III in the relevant Major sequence and have the permission of the Head of School.

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