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BPS3012 · Applied pharmaceutical science: From concept to market

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC Handbook year

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

Campus	Teaching period	Mode
Malaysia	Second semester	Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
Parkville	Second semester	Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

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

#	Assessment	Type	Weight	Hurdle
1	Project report	Written	30%	—
2	Case study	Project	50%	—
3	Mid Semester test	Quiz / Test	20%	—

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

prerequisite

BPS1011Human physiology 1: Cells to systems6 cp

AND

BPS1012Human physiology 2: Body systems6 cp

AND

BPS1021Medicinal chemistry 1: Structure6 cp

AND

BPS1022Medicinal chemistry 2: Reactivity and biomolecules6 cp

AND

BPS1031Physical chemistry 1: Equilibria and change6 cp

AND

BPS1032Physical chemistry 2: Solutions, surfaces and solids6 cp

AND

BPS1041Scientific inquiry6 cp

AND

BPS1042Pharmaceutical science in context6 cp

AND

BPS2011Pharmacology 1: Biochemical signalling6 cp

AND

BPS2012Pharmacology 2: Drug action6 cp

AND

BPS2021Synthetic chemistry 1: Structure and reactivity6 cp

AND

BPS2022Drug discovery and design6 cp

AND

BPS2031Analytical methods 1: Principles and applications6 cp

AND

BPS2032Analytical method development6 cp

AND

BPS2041Drug delivery and pharmacokinetics6 cp

AND

BPS2042Drug development6 cp

Learning outcomes

Carry out an inquiry-based research project related to the discovery, development, formulation, manufacture and clinical use of a drug.
Present the findings of the inquiry-based research project in a structured, logical and fluent manner through both written and oral modalities.
Work effectively in a team to plan, conduct and complete the inquiry-based project.
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.
Make valid judgements through critical thinking, and therefore be able synthesise information from a range of sources.
Be able to consider pharmaceutical problems from a global perspective.
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)

Activity	Duration
Assessments	1 hours
Workshops	8 hours
Applied sessions	8 hours

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