UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2026 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, 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 in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterParkvilleOn campus

Assessment

  • Project reportWritten
    30%
  • Case studyProject
    50%
  • Mid Semester testQuiz / Test
    20%

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

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Carry out an inquiry-based research project related to the discovery, development, formulation, manufacture and clinical use of a drug.

  2. 2

    Present the findings of the inquiry-based research project in a structured, logical and fluent manner through both written and oral modalities.

  3. 3

    Work effectively in a team to plan, conduct and complete the inquiry-based project.

  4. 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. 5

    Make valid judgements through critical thinking, and therefore be able synthesise information from a range of sources

  6. 6

    Be able to consider pharmaceutical problems from a global perspective.

  7. 7

    Demonstrate leadership, and a high standard of professional and ethical behaviour

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops8 hours
  • Applied sessions8 hours
  • Assessments1 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Sixteen 1-hour online modules
  • Eight 1-hour applied sessions (Q&A)
  • Four 2-hour workshops
  • One 1-hour assessment (Mid-semester Test)

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 Janarthanan Supramaniam
Professor Phil Thompson
Chief Examiners
Professor Phil Thompson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BPS3012?

BPS3012 has no prerequisites.

When is BPS3012 offered?

In 2026, BPS3012 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville.

Does BPS3012 have an exam?

No. BPS3012 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027