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Minor

Pharmacology

Diploma in Science
Overview Study details

Revolutionise the way we use existing drugs and develop new medicines to help prevent and combat disease.

Study pharmacology to learn the science behind how drugs work to treat and cure diseases.

Build comprehensive knowledge on how drugs work in the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole-body level, and discover why many drugs do not work in every patient.

Learn how active chemical agents in medicines affect our cells, tissue or organs to examine their benefits, side effects and interactions on human health.

Discover the latest techniques to test drug effects, and how to evaluate their benefits and risks in treating human diseases.

Gain vital research experience while you study by contributing to projects that could lead to new medical breakthroughs.

Highlights

22 in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biochemist
  • Clinical research officer
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Quality assurance officer
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Sales representative
  • Analytical chemist
  • Toxicologist

Average annual salary range

Research Analyst

$105–$120K

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Average annual salary range

Quality Assurance Coordinator

$85K–$90K

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Next steps after graduation

The pharmaceutical industry is a $1 trillion global industry.

Studying pharmacology will prepare you for employment and research opportunities within:

  • healthcare organisations
  • medical research institutions
  • pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies
  • universities and hospitals.

Find out more about careers that started in science

Davina Paterson

I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!

Davina Paterson
Graduate, Bachelor of Science
Davina Paterson

I chose the Bachelor of Science for its flexibility — it really felt like a degree I could tailor to my interests, instead of shaping myself around my degree!

Davina Paterson
Graduate, Bachelor of Science

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Systems Pharmacology
  • Experimental Pharmacology
  • Principles of Pharmacology
  • Genes, Cells & Evolution
  • Molecular Cell Biology I

See courses and program structure

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