PHAR4104A
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is Part A of a multi-term sequence. Part B must also be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence.
Students will undertake group pharmacy projects with assistance from their course coordinator/supervisor incorporating self-directed learning. Projects will address a health sciences related research question. Students will use evidence-based techniques and published literature to study the question(s) and prepare a written report and oral presentation which discuss the issues being examined.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 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 pharmacy or health-related question/issue.
2. Critically appraise the literature related to the pharmacy question or 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 written literature review and an oral presentation of methods.
Content
- Developing and understanding the research question.
- Critically appraising the literature.
- Designing a study and implement a method to study the research question.
- Obtaining ethics approval (if required).
- Present reports (written and oral).
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed HUBS2407 OR PHAR3204 and all other 3000 level courses within the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
HUBS2407 Experimental Design and Laboratory Skills in Medical Research or PHAR3204 Research Methodology and Health Technology Assessment
Assessment items
Presentation: Group Oral presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Literature Review: Research Report of Literature Review (Group)
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Group Project work - 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
- 8 hrs for 1 week for presentations
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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