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Pharmaceutical Engineer Courses

Pharmaceutical Engineers formulate and produce medications and pharmaceutical products as well as vaccines and cosmetics. They can be involved in research, product development, production, assembly, packaging and labelling, documentation, quality assurance, and laboratory testing.

As a Pharmaceutical Engineer you could be conceptualising a new product using software tools, testing compounds, preparing labelling documents for a new product, carrying out a risk assessment on manufacturing processes, ordering raw materials from a new supplier, overseeing production to ensure compliance with safety regulations, testing a proposed new drug for potential side effects, training junior laboratory staff, or writing a report that summarises your research findings.

To succeed in this occupation you’ll need a curious mind, a strong set of technical skills, and the ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Pharmaceutical Engineers earn?

There are no clear salary figures for Pharmaceutical Engineers working in Australia right now. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications such as the Master of Biopharmaceutical Engineering or Master of Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development).

What are the job opportunities for Pharmaceutical Engineers?

There are no clear employment figures for Australian Pharmaceutical Engineers. They are employed by medical research and technology companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetic manufacturers, health organisations, and academic research institutions.

How do I become a Pharmaceutical Engineer?

You can become a Pharmaceutical Engineer in Australia with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical) — though you will increase your employability and earning potential by completing a double-degree in a complementary discipline. Consider food science, biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, or mathematical and computer science.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within biomedical engineering and pharmacy. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.