Available in 2024
Course code

PHAR4103B

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course is Part B of a multi-term sequence. Part A must also be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence.Students will continue an individual supervised research project from Pharmacy Research Project (Part A), incorporating self-directed learning, with assistance from their supervisor. Projects will address a health sciences related research question. Students will use evidence-based techniques to test their hypothesis from Pharmacy Research Project (Part A). Students will critically appraise the topic using published literature.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Multi-term sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply research skills to study a professional pharmacy or scientific question/issue.

2. Critically appraise the literature related to the question/issue.

3. Demonstrate the application of research skills and knowledge.

4. Collect, analyse and interpret data as required to investigate the question/issue.

5. Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills including the presentation of a professional/capstone report.


Content

  1. Developing and understanding the Professional and Scientific question
  2. Critically appraising the literature.
  3. Designing a study and implementing a method to study the issue.
  4. Obtaining ethics approval (if required).
  5. Presenting reports (written and oral).

Assumed knowledge

HUBS2407 Experimental and Clinical Design in Medical Research or PHAR3204 Research Methodology and Health Technology Assessment and PHAR4103A Pharmacy Research Project (Part A)


Assessment items

Professional Task: Poster
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Report: Final Research Report
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • This is for project work and students will be required to meet with supervisors regularly and maintain regular email contact.
Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 8 hour(s) per term
  • An Oral presentation

Course outline

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