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Bachelor of Engineering (Pharmaceutical)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 324451

2011
ATAR 80.55

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  • Program Outline

    Pharmaceutical engineering involves the systematic design, development and operation of process sytems for the production of pharmaceuticals. It is a key engineering discipline, which combines knowledge of basic chemistry, mathematics and biology with engineering principles and real world economic considerations.

    Pharmaceutical engineers contribute to the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. antibiotics), bio-pharmaceuticals (e.g. therapeutic peptides), vaccines, personal care products, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and related products.

     

     

  • Program Structure

    The first two years of the academic program are spent developing an understanding of the foundation subjects of pharmaceutical engineering, which are increasingly put into practise in the third and fourth years via major design, research and experimental projects.

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

     

  • Assessment

    Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, project work and exams.

    Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of approved work experience.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 324451
    2011 CSP ATAR 80.55
    Adelaide Approved Score ? 80
    2011 CSP IB 27
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $8,050
    Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and TWO of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Specialist Mathematics.

    IB: either Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and TWO of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Mathematics (HL grade 3) and ONE of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 324451

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 80
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $27,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and TWO of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Specialist Mathematics.

    IB: either Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and TWO of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Mathematics (HL grade 3) and ONE of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Level I

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    ^Students with a Subject Achievement score of at least 13 in SACE Stage 2 Chemistry or equivalent must enrol in CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA / CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB. All other students must enrol in CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA / CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB.

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM, then MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in the following semester followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in Summer Semester, in order to complete the level I Mathematics requirement. The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering.
    Level II

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    ^^CHEM 2510 Chemistry IIA requires either passes in both CHEM 1100 & CHEM 1200 or credits in both CHEM 1101 & CHEM 1201.
    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    Level IV

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    • CHEM ENG 4035 Pharmaceutical Plant Design Project (includes lectures on Process Safety & Management) (6 units)
    • CHEM ENG 4054 Research Project (H) or CHEM ENG 4055 Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory (3 units)#
    • CHEM ENG 3031 Process Control & Utilities (3 units)

    #Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Research Project (H) and other students will take Advanced Unit Operations Laboratory.
  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates are capable of directing development, commercialisation and manufacturing of components within the pharmaceutical industry.

    Pharmaceutical engineering is extremely rewarding for many different reasons; working in the health industry as an engineer, speeding up delivery time of drugs to patients, making medications more affordable and more widely available and designing new drugs to target very specific parts of the human body with fewer side effects.

    With a global shortage, graduates can command lucrative national and international career opportunities. Further, graduates of this program will have the flexibility to practise as a chemical engineer.

     



    Potential careers

    Nanotechnologist, Engineer, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineer, Researcher, Pharmaceutical Engineering

  • Graduate Attributes

    The objective of the undergraduate Pharmaceutical Engineering program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in the University Calendar.

  • Professional Accreditation

    The program is provisionally accredited as satisfying the necessary requirements for graduates to qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience outside normal class time. Work experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.

  • Program Rules
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