PHAR4103A
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 an individual supervised research project, 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 develop a hypothesis which will go on to be tested in Pharmacy Research Project (Part B). Students will utilise sufficient published literature to develop an appropriate research question and hypothesis.
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. Develop a research question.
2. Critically appraise the literature related to the research question.
3. Demonstrate the application of research strategies.
4. Collect data appropriately.
5. Analyse and interpret data.
6. Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills including the presentation of a research report.
Content
- Planning a research question.
- Critically appraising the literature.
- Developing a testable hypothesis.
- Designing a study and selecting a research method.
- Obtaining ethics approval (if required).
- Managing a research project.
- Presenting research results.
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: Oral presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Thesis: Research Report of Literature Review
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- 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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