MPS5302 Contemporary pharmaceutical technologies
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
MPS5302 Contemporary pharmaceutical technologies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPS5302
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MPS5302
1 unit list MPS5302 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: one of MPS5201, MPS5202, MPS5203 or MPS5204
Overview
The objective of this laboratory-based unit is to provide you with practical, employment-relevant exposure to new technologies being adopted by the pharmaceutical sector. You will develop a systematic approach to experimentation that includes the creation and application of your own suite of documents and scientific templates that are relevant in all contexts involving new product development. You will also develop the critical thinking skills necessary to make professionally informed decisions about the design, evaluation and analysis of a scientific investigation as well as in the interpretation and communication of results in individual and team contexts.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Workshop AssessmentExercise20%
- Laboratory reportsWritten50%
- Oral presentationPresentation20%
- Learning-portfolio reflectionWritten10%
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
Define a research strategy to find, evaluate and organise authoritative and relevant information on the need and impact of contemporary pharmaceutical technologies
- 2
Synthesize findings and select relevant experimental factors to be studied to solve problems
- 3
Design and conduct experiments according to industry standards
- 4
Methodically record protocols and data in electronic lab notebooks, and systematically analyze data, critically discuss and interpret observed phenomena
- 5
Effectively communicate scientific findings and conclusions in a professional scientific context, both orally and through written work
- 6
Work effectively in teams within the context of team-based practical tasks and assessments
- 7
Demonstrate sense of responsibility, ethical behaviour, and independence as a learner and as a scientist.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories12 hours
- Assessments4 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Three 4-hour lab classes
- Six 2-hour workshops
- 4 hours of assessment
- 24 hours of online modules
- 14 hours of team-based work
- 80 hours of self-directed study
Learning resources
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications. Free specialist software is available via MoVE.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Teoh Xin Yi
- Yassmin Samak
- Chief Examiners
- Yassmin Samak
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MPS5302?
None, but you must take MPS5301 before or alongside it.
What can I take after MPS5302?
MPS5302 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MPS5301.
When is MPS5302 offered?
In 2026, MPS5302 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.
Does MPS5302 have an exam?
No. MPS5302 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.