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 2022 in Semester 2 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2022 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 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 in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Project report (individual task)ReportThreshold hurdle30%
- Case study (team task)PresentationThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExamThreshold 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
- Assessments3 hours
- Applied sessions8 hours
- Workshops12 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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Phil Thompson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Phil Thompson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS3012?
BPS3012 has no prerequisites.
When is BPS3012 offered?
In 2022, 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.