BPS3012 Applied pharmaceutical science: from concept to market
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS3012 Applied pharmaceutical science: from concept to market is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The aim of this unit is to provide a capstone experience to students studying the B Pharm Sci. In the unit, students will undertake a significant team-based inquiry project that reflects the broad role of the pharmaceutical sciences in the discovery and development, formulation, manufacture and clinical use of new drugs
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Project report (individual task)ReportThreshold hurdle30%
- Case study presentations (team task)PresentationThreshold hurdle30%
- Final ExaminationExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 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 and teaching
- Lectures8 hours
- Applied sessions8 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Assessments3 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Eight 1-hour online preparation modules (Discovery)
- Eight 1-hour interactive lectures (online modules)
- Eight 1-hour applied sessions (Q&A)
- Four 3-hour workshops
- One 3-hour assessment (Case Study presentation)
Learning resources
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Phil Thompson
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phil Thompson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3012?
BPS3012 has no prerequisites.
When is BPS3012 offered?
In 2021, BPS3012 runs in Semester 2 at Parkville.
Does BPS3012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.