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UnitLevel 5Undergraduate

PHR5052 Inquiry and innovation methods

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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PHR5052 Inquiry and innovation methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2027 in Winter and Semester 2 at Prato, Malaysia and Parkville. It needs PHR1011, PHR1021, PHR1031, PHR1012, PHR2011, PHR1022, PHR2021, PHR2041, PHR2141, PHR2012, PHR2042, PHR2142, PHR3041, PHR3141, PHR1122 and PHR1222 and unlocks 5 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Winter, Semester 2
Prato, Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment
No exam
8 tasks

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Requisites

Before PHR5052

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of

After PHR5052

5 units list PHR5052 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

The unit provides you with an experience in current aspects of pharmacy research within and outside the faculty and will allow you to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of research philosophy and methodology. Content will cover topics such as: performing practice based research, writing project proposals and ethics submissions, qualitative versus quantitative research, managing and analysing data. This unit will expand your knowledge of research and enhance skills in information literacy, scientific writing and research. The research project will be started in PHR5151. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research led teaching.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Winter semesterPratoOn campus, block
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterParkvilleBlended

Assessment

  • Moodle quiz - Introduction to researchQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
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  • Moodle quiz - Study designQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
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  • Moodle quiz - Scientific writingQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
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  • Short Course - ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)ExerciseCompetency hurdle
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  • Moodle quiz - Literature reviewQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
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  • Moodle quiz - StatisticsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
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  • Individual research proposalWrittenCompetency hurdle
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  • Group reportWrittenCompetency hurdle
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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

    Design a research proposal and timeline using appropriate data collection and analysis methods

  2. 2

    Demonstrate understanding of research ethics and of the ethics approval process at Monash University

  3. 3

    Locate and critically evaluate literature relevant to the chosen research project and generate a written literature review in the style of an academic publication

  4. 4

    Integrate and critically reflect on peer, collaborator or academic feedback to refine the research process

  5. 5

    Demonstrate project management skills by proactively negotiating, documenting and meeting group timelines

Workload and teaching

  • Applied sessions12 hours
  • Workshops6 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • One hundred and eight hours of independent study and online activities (including assessments)
  • Twelve hours of active learning applied sessions (up to 2 hours a week)
  • Six hours of workshops (3 workshops)

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 https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Jae Pyun
Professor Joseph Nicolazzo
Dr Saw Pui San
Chief Examiners
Dr Jae Pyun

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PHR5052?

You need PHR1011, PHR1021, PHR1031, PHR1012, PHR2011, PHR1022, PHR2021, PHR2041, PHR2141, PHR2012, PHR2042, PHR2142, PHR3041, PHR3141, PHR1122 and PHR1222 before you enrol.

What can I take after PHR5052?

PHR5052 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including PHR4012, PHR4042, PHR4061, PHR5151 and PHR5252.

When is PHR5052 offered?

In 2027, PHR5052 runs in Winter and Semester 2 at Prato, Malaysia and Parkville.

Does PHR5052 have an exam?

No. PHR5052 has 8 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024202520262027