Pharmaceutical Engineer

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $117,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a pharmaceutical engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
$0 - $175,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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