BPS4001 Advanced pharmaceutical science (Coursework)
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS4001 Advanced pharmaceutical science (Coursework) is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2025 in Full year at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Full year
- Malaysia, Parkville
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BPS4001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BPS4001
No unit lists BPS4001 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for entry to the Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science is a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science or other related field. An average overall distinction grade or higher in the final year of the course, or equivalent qualifications and experience deemed by the Pharmaceutical Science Course team and /or admissions selection committee for the faculty to be suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study is required.
Overview
Students will attend advanced compulsory coursework sessions including non-assessable introductory programs, and assessable coursework components relevant to pharmaceutical science. The coursework will be taught across the research themes. Students will undertake coursework study equivalent to a minimum 40 hours of contact which supports the research project they are conducting. The coursework program will be overseen by the Faculty Education Committee.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Malaysia | On campus, block |
| Full year | Parkville | Bld blk |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of pharmaceutical science
- 2
develop, apply, integrate, and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
- 3
convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific findings at a standard suitable for publication
- 4
critically evaluate scientific literature
- 5
collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully and independently, using mathematical and statistical tools, as appropriate to the discipline of specialization
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Laboratories-
Lectures, workshops, laboratories, and oral presentations. The actual activities will depend on student-selected modules. The study will be staff- and self-directed.
Students will undertake coursework study equivalent to a minimum 40 hours of contact which supports the research project they are conducting.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Angus Johnston
- Dr Alice Chuah Lay Hong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Betty Exintaris
- Associate Professor Anton Dolzhenko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS4001?
BPS4001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BPS4001 offered?
In 2025, BPS4001 runs in Full year at Malaysia and Parkville.