Monash University, Parkville campus is a campus of Monash University, located in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. It is home to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, previously known as the Victorian College of Pharmacy. A centre of research and teaching, it is particularly well known for its research in drug development and formulation science, including the discovery and development of the world's first successful anti-influenza drug, Relenza. The campus is made up of 4 buildings, the latest one being first occupied in 2007. The newest, fourth building is primarily a research... building, to complement the campuse's strong research background. The campus is situated on Royal Parade in the suburb of Parkville, around 2 km north of the Melbourne CBD. Royal Parade is home to a number of other research institutions, including the University of Melbourne, the CSIRO's Division of Health Sciences and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Pharmaceutical company CSL Limited is also based in Parkville. The campus offers courses in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science.Students can also take simultaneous degrees in commerce or engineering at Monash University's Clayton Campus.
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| Location: | Parkville, Victoria
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| Founded: | 1881 |
| School type: | Public university |
| Total enrollment: | 1,535 |