UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

PHR5151 Inquiry and innovation projects

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHR5151 Inquiry and innovation projects is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It needs PHR1021, PHR2012, PHR2142, PHR3042, PHR1022, PHR2041, PHR3041, PHR5052, PHR1011, PHR1031, PHR2141, PHR3141, PHR1012, PHR2011, PHR2042 and PHR3062 and unlocks 3 units.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
288 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

The unit provides students with experience in current aspects of pharmacy research within and outside the faculty and will allow students to apply their understanding of the fundamentals of research philosophy and methodology. This unit will expand the student's understanding of applied research and enhance skills in research design, critical evaluation of literature, data collection and data analysis. This unit builds on the foundation in research methodology developed in PHR5052 and results will be presented in PHR5252. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research-led teaching.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
First semesterParkvilleOn campus

Assessment

  • Assessment will comprise 100% in semester assessment.Competency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1
    The aim of this unit is to provide students with the opportunity to gain further skills in research and problem-solving.
  2. 2

    Design and implement a specific research proposal and timeline using appropriate research methodology and data collection

  3. 3

    Demonstrate an understanding of research ethics at your research site and gain appropriate ethics approval

  4. 4

    Locate and critically evaluate literature relevant to the chosen research project

  5. 5

    Integrate and critically reflect on peer, collaborator and supervisor feedback to refine their research process

  6. 6

    Collect, critically evaluate and graphically display research data

  7. 7

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

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars30 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachProfessional placement
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.

Fieldwork
8-weeks full-time project placement

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
Professor Carl Kirkpatrick
Dr Khaw Kooi Yeong
Chief Examiners
Professor Carl Kirkpatrick

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PHR5151?

You need PHR1021, PHR2012, PHR2142, PHR3042, PHR1022, PHR2041, PHR3041, PHR5052, PHR1011, PHR1031, PHR2141, PHR3141, PHR1012, PHR2011, PHR2042 and PHR3062 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after PHR5151?

PHR5151 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including PHR4012, PHR4042 and PHR5252.

When is PHR5151 offered?

In 2022, PHR5151 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.

How much work is PHR5151?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does PHR5151 have an exam?

No. PHR5151 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available