PGC5119 Professional practice portfolio
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGC5119 Professional practice portfolio is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PGC5119
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PGC5119
No unit lists PGC5119 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Master of Clinical Pharmacy students must have completed at least 60 credit points of study in the course. This capstone unit must be completed within the final two units of study in your course.
Prohibition: PGP5019
Overview
This is a capstone unit in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy. The unit builds on learning from all units undertaken in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy, in particular the ability to reflect on practice, formulate questions, identify knowledge gaps, and analyse available evidence. It will require you to utilise the advancing practice competencies embedded in the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia to reflect on your level of performance and identify means to further advance your practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Parkville | Online |
Assessment
- Written reflectionWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Learning PlanWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Satisfactory participation and completion of online discussionsWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Submission of a professional practice portfolioWrittenCompetency hurdle-
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
Synthesise learning from all units undertaken in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy in a professional practice portfolio.
- 2
Generate appropriate evidence of ability to use the advancing practice competencies embedded in the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia to successfully complete the full cycle of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- 3
Demonstrate attributes of a life-long learner by identifying steps required to continue advancing practice.
- 4
Report learning and reflect on performance in ways that are appropriate for the profession.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
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
Required 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
- Professor Kirsten Galbraith
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Kirsten Galbraith
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PGC5119?
PGC5119 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PGC5119 offered?
In 2026, PGC5119 runs in Semester 1 at Parkville, with an online option.
How much work is PGC5119?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PGC5119 have an exam?
No. PGC5119 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.