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1. Brilliant careers that change the world

2. Careers Practitioner Seminar Angela Maplestone and Debbie Barnes from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr Tri-Hung Nguyen – Pharmaceutical Scientist Ms Clare Walsh – Pharmacist Today we will cover: What’s new – pathways, scholarships A recap on what’s recently been introduced Employment outcomes
3. Pharmacy Pharmacy is a highly regarded profession like medicine, engineering, law Pharmacists are recognised in the top 10 most trusted professions Pharmacists are ‘medicine experts’, actively involved in patient care They are the frontline for preventative healthcare, multidisciplinary health care and health management for the future
4. Pharmacy Community Pharmacists: Prevent and manage chronic disease Assist the aging population Empowering people to self manage their disease states and medications Hospital Pharmacists: Clinical Pharmacy Clinical trail management Drug information In demand in rural and remote areas
5. Pharmaceutical scientists Involved in the discovery, development and delivery of therapeutic drugs and drug products Develop medicines based on research Consumer products including developing cosmetics, foods Veterinary products Chemicals for agriculture industry Paint and ink products Work in large multi-national corporations
6. So what’s new?
7. Pathways into Bachelor of Pharmacy Students transfer after first year of an approved pharm. science, science or biomedical science degree to a Bachelor of Pharmacy and enter 2ndyear 70% average Students use their approved pharm science, science or biomedical science degree as a ticket into 3rd year pharmacy 70% average
8. Pathways into Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Students transfer from an approved science degree (at the end of first year) to a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science and enter 2ndyear 70% average
9. Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy) All students applying for a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree must complete and submit a Supplementary Information Form (Pharmacy) to be considered It’s 5 simple questions that allow students to tell us a little more about themselves and why they’d make a great pharmacist. The responsesthey provide form part of the selection process along with your VCE results The form must be submitted before the change of preference period closes in December.
10. Scholars program – Pharmacy ATAR 98 Top students can undertake the scholars program which gives them international placements, leadership skills, extra mentoring and academic opportunities and a $6,000 Dean’s Scholarship 13 students were accepted into the program in 2013 (46 applied) Advanced with Honours program – Pharmaceutical Sciences ATAR 91+ Top students can undertake the Advanced with Honours program which prepares students for postgraduate study or a career in research. Benefits being advanced research skills, leadership skills and the opportunity to work on a range of projects and attend professional seminars. May be eligible for a Scholarship 16 students were accepted into this program in 2013 (56 applied)
11. New Scholarship for 2014 Alistair Lloyd scholarship for excellence and community leadership $10,000 per year Based on academic performance Statement of community involvement and leadership Full details will be available mid-July
12. The global pharmaceutical industry isworth over $300 billion and is set to jumpto $400 billion by 2015 (World Health Organization 2012)
13. So what does that mean for pharmaceutical science? Pharmaceutical industry is one of Australia’s biggest export industries Employs over 40,000 people, and this is likely to rise More than 300 major pharmaceutical companies in Australia More opportunities for pharmaceutical science graduates to work internationally, Europe, North America, India, China, South East Asia etc Growth industry – people always need healthcare Recognised pathway in to medical degree
14. So what does that mean for pharmacy? Shortage of pharmacists world-wide – means more international job opportunities Only 2 Pharmacists per 1,000,000 in Somalia Aging population means that even more health care will be needed in the future and pharmacists have a key role to play in the front line The aging pharmacy workforce means more opportunities for graduating pharmacists Growth industry – people always need healthcare
15. Some career opportunities in pharmaceutical science New medicines research and design Analytical and forensic chemist Biomedical scientist Professional, government or legal advisor Cosmetic chemist Development chemist Health economics Drug analyst Pharmacologist Drug discovery and delivery scientist Drug evaluation specialist Environmental chemist Technical sales and marketing manager
16. Some career opportunities in pharmacy Community pharmacist 78% Hospital pharmacist 15% On-site pharmacist Medicine Manager (new role) Disease state management (new role) Health promotion (new role) Prescriber (future role) Medication reviewer Government advisor Pharmacy consultant Clinical trial manager Industrial pharmacist Research and development Regulatory affairs specialist
17. Some examples of possible employers Walter and Eliza Hall (research) Florey (research) Sanofi Servier Nestle Rohm and Haas Orica PZ Cussons Ross Cosmetics Sigma Medical Research PBS Government Public health roles in developing countries Acrux BASF Biota Catalent CSIRO GlaxoSmithKline Hopsira Musashi Nufarm Orica PZ Cussons Ross Cosmetics
18. Average salaries pharmacy Starting salary for a registered pharmacist is $60,000 - $92,000 Owner pharmacist – sky’s the limit 98.1% of graduates are in full-time employment High demand for pharmacists in rural and remote areas Average salaries pharmaceutical science Starting salaries for pharmaceutical scientist is $45,000 - $50,000 rising to more than $100,000++ per year for senior roles In Australia alone there are more than 300 major pharmaceutical companies as well as hospitals and research organisations employing graduates 98.7% of graduates are in full-time employment
19. Introducing our Industry Professionals Dr Tri-Hung Nguyen Researcher at Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Clare Walsh- Pharmacist
20. Community Pharmacists Community pharmacist Staff Manager/pharmacist-in-charge Owner Consultant pharmacist Home medication reviews
21. Day in the life of a Community Pharmacist Dispense prescriptions and provide counselling/advice to patients Understand need for medication, correct dose, interacting medications or medical conditions, important points to tell patients Communicate with prescribers Diagnose minor ailments and provide appropriate management and advice Manage other staff members and pharmacy Mentor pharmacy students and interns
22. Hospital Pharmacists Outpatient dispensary pharmacist Clinical pharmacist Rotations Specific specialty Clinical trials pharmacist Sterile pharmacist Drug use evaluation pharmacist Outreach pharmacist Managerial positions
23. A day in the life of an outpatient dispensary hospital pharmacist Dispensing and counsellinglike community pharmacist No diagnoses of minor ailments Additional clinical data available to be checked
24. A day in the life of a clinical hospital pharmacist Gathering medical information from patients/family Checking medication charts for accuracy/safety/ appropriateness Communicating with doctors and other health care providers, community pharmacies Monitoring blood counts/lab tests Providing education to patients/family and health care providers Providing medications Mentor pharmacy students and interns Research and conferences
25. Why study at Monash? Number 1 in Australia for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical science faculty Industry standard facilities Close to the city and research precinct Purpose built campus at Parkville The faculty attracts research funding from international sources like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - $1 million, collaborations with pharmaceutical companies – GSK, Servier Students are taught by researchers who are experts in their field MIPS and PSA are on site Strong links with industry professionals
26. Thank you Any questions?