The Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Pharmaceutical Science) provides students the opportunity to focus on subjects directly related to formulation science, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapeutics as opposed to a generic sciences degree.

Students will study areas in product formulation, but also explore how these formulations are involved in disease management and how they work from a pharmacological perspective. The degree will allow students to develop skills that are highly regarded as valued in the pharmaceutical medical bioscience industries.

Highlights

Potential Career Opportuities

• Drug Trails Administrator
• Medicinal Chemist
• Pharmaceutical Technician

Year 1 Core Modules

• Big Ideas in Science: Career Options and Professional Identity
• Biology of Cell and Organism
• Chemistry 1A
• Chemistry 1B
• Pharmaceutical Formulation A
• Mathematical Applications in Biology OR Statistics for Life Sciences

Year 1 Elective Modules (Choose 2)

• Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution*
• Foundations of Biomedical Science
• Organs and Organ Systems*

Year 2 Core Modules

• Big Ideas in Science: Life, the Universe and Everything
• Chemical Analysis
• Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Medicinal Chemistry A
• Metabolic Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Pharmacology B

Year 2 Elective Module (Choose 1)

• Pharmacology A

Year 3 Core Modules

• Applications of Biomedical Science
• Biopharmaceutics Applications of Biotechnology
• Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology
• Group Project
• Practical Skills in Biomedical Science
• Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Systems Biology OR Applications of Biotechnology

Year 3 Elective Modules (Choose 2)

• Advanced Analytical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Advanced Biochemistry and Medical Biology Laboratory Course
• Advanced Topics In Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Systems Biology
• Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science A*
• Advanced Topics in Medical Sciences B*
• Applications of Biotechnology

*Recommended Electives for Students to choose for course completion within 28 months (full time) – 48 months (part-time)

Mode of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work and final examinations.

• GCE ‘A’-Levels minimum 7 in total for the best 3 H2 subjects or, STPM 8 in total for the best 3 academic subjects, and min. grade C for Chemistry; OR
• Local Science-related diploma in relevant areas; OR
• Local Engineering diploma with Calculus Mathematics background and has a ‘C’ average grade may be considered; OR
• PSB Academy Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences with an average Pass, and with a Pass in each of the units

Advanced standing may be given for approved Diploma courses upon a final Diploma result. All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University. 

Minimum Age Requirement

• 16 years old

• GCE ‘O’ level English grade C or above or equivalent; OR
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; OR
• TOEFL Paper-based Test -a minimum overall score of 550 with a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English; OR
• TOEFL Internet-based Test -64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; OR
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) Overall score of 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

English language test scores must be less than two years old at the date of application to La Trobe University.

The programme can be completed within 12- 28 months, depending on number of exemptions. Terms: 4 modules in a trimester
[Part-time option available]

Singapore-based Students & International Students

• 24 modules: S$47,508.00
• 18 modules: S$35,631.00 ^
• 12 Modules: S$23,754.00^

Progressing Students*
Singapore-based Students: S$45,132.60 (24 modules)
International Students: S$47,508.00 (24 modules)

Payment Instalments

• 24 modules: 6
• 18 modules: 5
• 12 Modules: 3

^ Relevant Life Science Polytechnic Diploma holders can enjoy 6 to 12 module exemptions, subject to university entry requirements.
* Applicable for students who completed PSB Academy’s Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences
All fees are subject to annual revision. Total course fee is inclusive of lab fees.

Singapore-based Student

• Application Fee: S$128.40
• Student Development Fee: S$321.00

International Student

• Application Fee: S$450.00
• Student’s Pass issuance and multiple journey visa fees (varies by country): S$60.00 – S$90.00
• Student Induction and Development Fee (For New International Student): S$1,070.00
• Students Induction and Development Fee (For Progressing International Student): S$321.00

All fees are subject to annual revision.