BPS3012 · Applied pharmaceutical science: From concept to market

Overview

The aim of this unit is to provide a capstone experience to students studying the B Pharm Sci. In the unit, you will undertake activities that reflect the broad role of the pharmaceutical sciences in contemporary discovery and development, formulation, manufacture and clinical use of drugs. The assessments include a significant team-based inquiry project.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

In-semester assessment 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Carry out an inquiry-based research project related to the discovery, development, formulation, manufacture and clinical use of a drug.
2. Present the findings of the inquiry-based research project in a structured, logical and fluent manner through both written and oral modalities.
3. Work effectively in a team to plan, conduct and complete the inquiry-based project.
4. Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the broad aspects of pharmaceutical science, and therefore be able to delineate the impact that pharmaceutical science has on the drug discovery and development process
5. Make valid judgements through critical thinking, and therefore be able synthesise information from a range of sources
6. Be able to consider pharmaceutical problems from a global perspective.
7. Demonstrate leadership, and a high standard of professional and ethical behaviour

Workload

• Sixteen 1-hour online modules • Eight 1-hour applied sessions (Q&A) • Four 2-hour workshops • One 1-hour assessment (Mid-semester Test)

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.