Key facts
UNE unit code: PHAR402H
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Year Long 1 - Online
- Year Long 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 12
Unit information
Hone your abilities for independent study with this unit, which offers you the opportunity to investigate a pharmacy related topic.
By refining your critical thinking, problem solving, presentation and writing, you will be positioning yourself at the forefront of innovation with skills that are in demand in the workplace.
In this unit you will plan, implement and disseminate the results of a research project. With limited academic supervision, you will be able to delve into an area of pharmacy research of your choice.
Consolidating the knowledge from your foundation years of pharmacy study and drawing on your understanding of research methods to conduct your project, you will assess and adapt your research process as it evolves through the project.
You will critique and evaluate your findings, presenting and defending your research outcomes and extending your writing skills by preparing a manuscript suitable for submission to an academic journal.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Year Long 1 | Online |
| Year Long 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2024 | 16 February 2024 | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Year Long 1, Online | The mandatory intensive school will be conducted on campus or online for all students. The ability to enrol in this unit will be removed approximately two days prior to the commencement of this mandatory intensive school. |
| TBA | TBA | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Year Long 2, Online | The mandatory intensive school will be conducted on campus or online for all students. The ability to enrol in this unit will be removed approximately two days prior to the commencement of this mandatory intensive school. Dates to be advised. |
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Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically assess and adapt the research process as it evolves;
- conduct a research project in an area relevant to pharmacy;
- analyse and evaluate the project findings and their contribution to the professional body of knowledge; and
- present and defend the research.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Project Progress reflections (3 worth 5% each) No. Words: 500 words for each reflection |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Oral presentation - 10 minutes plus 5 minutes question time. Presentation can be delivered synchronously either virtually or in face-to-face mode as part of an oral colloquium that students must participate in. Further details will be available in Moodle. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 45% | All offerings | Research report No. Words: 5000 |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Viva Voce / Oral defence - 15 minutes |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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