PHR5052 Inquiry and innovation methods
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHR5052 Inquiry and innovation methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Winter and Semester 2 at Prato, Malaysia and Parkville. It needs PHR1011, PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR1122, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012, PHR3141 and PHR1222 and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Winter, Semester 2
- Prato, Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 8 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHR5052
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- PHR1011Professional practice 1No reviews yet
- PHR1031How the body worksNo reviews yet
- PHR2021How medicines work 5: Drug deliveryNo reviews yet
- PHR2042Comprehensive care: Endocrinology and renalNo reviews yet
- PHR1012Professional practice 2No reviews yet
- PHR2041Comprehensive care: Respiratory and gastrointestinalNo reviews yet
- PHR2142Comprehensive care: CardiovascularNo reviews yet
- PHR1122How medicines work 3: PharmacologyNo reviews yet
- PHR2011Professional practice 3No reviews yet
- PHR2141Comprehensive care: Dermatology and painNo reviews yet
- PHR3041Comprehensive care: Blood, brain and cancersNo reviews yet
- PHR1021How medicines work 1: Physical chemistryNo reviews yet
- PHR1022How medicines work 2: Pharmacokinetics No reviews yet
- PHR2012Professional practice 4No reviews yet
- PHR3141Comprehensive care: Pathogens, host defence and treatmentNo reviews yet
- PHR1222 How medicines work 4: Medicinal chemistryNo reviews yet
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Winter semester | Prato | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Parkville | Blended |
Assessment
- Moodle quiz - Introduction to researchQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Moodle quiz - Study designQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Moodle quiz - Scientific writingQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Short Course - ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)ExerciseCompetency hurdle-
- Moodle quiz - Literature reviewQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Moodle quiz - StatisticsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
- Individual research proposalWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Group reportWrittenCompetency 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
Design a research proposal and timeline using appropriate data collection and analysis methods
- 2
Demonstrate understanding of research ethics and of the ethics approval process at Monash University
- 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
Integrate and critically reflect on peer, collaborator or academic feedback to refine the research process
- 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 approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive 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
- Dr Saw Pui San
- Professor Joseph Nicolazzo
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jae Pyun
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHR5052?
You need PHR1011, PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR1122, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012, PHR3141 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 2026, 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.