Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology - 233921

Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

233921

Health and Recreation

Learn about drugs, poisons, and their effects, with a degree in pharmacology and toxicology. Gain experience in state-of-the-art labs and virtual environments, preparing for careers in health, drug research and pharmaceuticals.

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$9400 (1st year contribution)

Griffith University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

Pharmacology and toxicology professionals require an understanding of the properties of chemicals and how they interact with biological systems. You’ll learn about drugs and poisons, how they act on the body, and how to develop new medicines. You’ll learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities such as our immersive virtual learning environment, and formulation, pharmacology and analytical laboratories. With a strong industry focus, this program offers a clear pathway to careers in pharmacology, toxicology, drug research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and other health industries. Alongside core subjects, specialise in your area of interest by selecting from a diverse range of electives giving you the flexibility to create your own program of study to suit your career goals. This degrees focus on pharmacology will provide you with an excellent foundation if you are considering a degree in pharmacy or medicine. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Health Science/Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.

Majors

Pharmaceutical industry; pre-clinical.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Other requirements

Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

81.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

88.30

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

62.95

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

70.95

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

46.7%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

You will be prepared for work in a wide variety of public and private sector positions such as regulatory scientist, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical science liaison, research assistant, laboratory support technician, environmental scientist, or formulation chemist.

Get bite-size guidance from QTAC on how to apply!

QTAC Remind Me is our free service helping you along your tertiary education journey. We’ll send you short and helpful reminders around key dates and application information as you prepare to study. Sign up today!

We respect and value your privacy. We’ll never spam or share your details.

Get bite-size guidance from QTAC on how to apply!

Search All Of