PGC5117 Mental health
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGC5117 Mental health is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before PGC5117
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PGC5117
No unit lists PGC5117 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: PGP5017
Overview
The Mental Health unit covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, pharmacological and non -pharmacological treatment of common mental health conditions including:
- anxiety & obsessional disorders
- depression, postpartum depression & psychosis
- schizophrenia
- bipolar disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
and the services available within the Australian mental healthcare system to assist in their management.
This unit encompasses the pharmacist's role in the management of medication related problems and the required clinical monitoring associated with the care of patients, with these mental health conditions.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Parkville | Online |
Assessment
- Online tasksWritten50%
- Written assignment 1WrittenCompetency hurdle35%
- Written assignment 2Written15%
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
Demonstrate knowledge of common mental health conditions, the associated pharmacological and non -pharmacological treatment options and the required clinical monitoring.
- 2
Provide professional evidence based advice and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals about pharmacological and non -pharmacological treatment options, potential side effects of psychotropics and clinical monitoring relevant to common mental health conditions.
- 3
Identify and manage medication related problems in patients with common mental conditions in the context of best available evidence.
- 4
Critically evaluate currently available treatments (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) used in the management of patients with common mental health conditions.
- 5
Inform and refer patients to relevant mental care health services where appropriate.
- 6
Critically reflect on your individual learning process and progress in clinical competence.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of learning activities per week, including teacher directed learning, independent study and reading time, participation in online discussions, research and preparation for assignments.
Learning resources
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a device (computer or laptop) that meets minimum specifications. Free specialist software is available via MoVE.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Elizabeth Morabito
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Elizabeth Morabito
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PGC5117?
PGC5117 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PGC5117 offered?
In 2027, PGC5117 runs in Semester 1 at Parkville, with an online option.
How much work is PGC5117?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PGC5117 have an exam?
No. PGC5117 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.