2. Undergraduate degree requirements
Introduction
The information in this chapter is in summary form and is subordinate to the provisions of the degree resolutions, which can be found in Chapter 3.
Results
For all units of study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, the following mark ranges apply:
| Abrev | Grade | Mark |
|---|---|---|
|
HD |
High Distinction |
85–100 |
|
D |
Distinction |
75–84 |
|
CR |
Credit |
65–74 |
|
P |
Pass |
50–64 |
|
R |
Satisfied requirements |
|
|
F |
Fail |
Below 50 |
|
AF |
Absent Fail |
|
Honours
The following Honours grades apply. A grade of Honours is determined by the HWAM and final mark in Advanced units of study.
| Grade | HWAM | Minimum average mark in Advanced units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H1M | First class Honours and University Medal | 85 | 90 |
| H1 | First class Honours | 75 | 85 |
| H21 | Second class Honours, Division 1 | 70 | 80 |
| H22 | Second class Honours, Division 2 | 65 | 75 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Summary of requirements
The degree is a full-time four year course with progression towards the degree by the accumulation of credit points. The requirements are set out in the Senate Resolutions, which should be read by all intending candidates (see Chapter 3).
The degree may be awarded at the Pass or Honours level.
To satisfy the requirement for the degree, candidates must gain a minimum of 192 credit points by completing the units of study prescribed for the degree.
New curriculum
A new Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum was introduced into first year in 2008.
The new curriculum allows students to undertake the study of a Major in their final year of the program. Majors are offered in Rural Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and International Pharmacy. These majors allow students to participate in a range of activities including extended placements in rural or industrial environments or to participate in an exchange program.
Students who commenced prior to 2008 and will be in 4th year in 2010 will continue with the current curriculum. Students who commenced prior to 2008 and are not yet in 4th year will need to consult the Faculty to determine their program of study. Year 4 of the new curriculum will be introduced in 2011. Table 1 refers to the new units of study for Years 1, 2 and 3, however units of study for Year 4 are listed for students enrolled prior to 2008.
Assumed knowledge
It should be noted that most of the first year units of study will be taught on the assumption that students have reached the standard of assumed knowledge specified in Table 1.
Prerequisites and corequisites
To be eligible to enrol in Second Year, Third Year and Fourth Year units of study, students must have completed the prerequisite unit(s) of study. Any corequisite unit(s) of study not previously completed must be taken concurrently (see Table 1).
Registration requirements for pharmacists
A student who intends to qualify to be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1964 is first required to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy. In addition he/she is required to serve not less than 2000 hours as an assistant to a registered pharmacist in a pharmacy within the Commonwealth of Australia. This period must be served following the successful completion of the degree.
Further details concerning the requirements for registration can be obtained from the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales:
3rd Floor, 28 Foveaux Street
Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9281 7736
Fax: +61 2 9281 2924
Web: www.pbnsw.org.au
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 2
Haymarket
NSW 1240 Australia
Degree resolutions
See Chapter 3.
Undergraduate units of study
Table 1: Bachelor of Pharmacy pass degree and honours degree
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
First Year |
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| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC 2-unit Biology. Students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1903, EDUH1016. It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with this unit of study. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students must have special permission from the Faculty of Pharmacy to enrol in this Unit of Study. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR1811 Foundations of Pharmacy |
6 | A HSC Chemistry |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR1812 Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences |
6 | A HSC Chemistry C PHAR1811, CHEM1611 |
Semester 1 |
| CHEM1612 Chemistry B (Pharmacy) |
6 | C CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students must have special permission from the Faculty of Pharmacy to enrol in this Unit of Study. |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
6 | A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 cp of Junior Chemistry N AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2001, MBLG2111, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG1901 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy |
6 | C PHAR1811 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR1822 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics C PHAR1812 |
Semester 2 |
Second Year |
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| PHAR2811 Drug Discovery and Design A |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR2812 Microbiology and Infection |
6 | P BIOL1003, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR2813 Therapeutic Principles |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, BIOL1003, MBLG1001, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 1 |
| PHSI2601 Physiology for Pharmacy |
6 | P CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1001 or BIOL1101 or BIOL1901 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 |
Semester 1 |
| PCOL2605 Pharmacology for Pharmacy |
6 | P CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 C PHSI2601 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2821 Drug Discovery and Design B |
6 | C PHAR2811 and PCOL2605 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2822 Pharmacy Practice |
6 | P PHAR1811 and PHAR1821 C PHSI2601 and PCOL2605 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR2823 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B |
6 | P CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 C PHAR2812 |
Semester 2 |
Third Year |
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| PHAR3811 Cardiovascular and Renal |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR3812 Respiratory |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR3813 Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3814 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR3814 Gastrointestinal |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813 |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR3821 Mental Health |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3822, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR3822 Neurology |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR3823 Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3824 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR3824 Oncology and Immunology |
6 | P All first and second year units of study. C PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3823 |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year |
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| PHAR4618 Integrated Pharmacy Practice |
12 | P A pass in all second year units of study; PHAR3609 or PHAR3629; PHAR3610; either PHAR3630 or (PHAR3611 and PHAR3612); either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627; either PCOL3605 or (PCOL3603 and PCOL3604) |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4619 Drug Development & New Drug Technologies |
6 | P A pass in all Second Year units of study; either PHAR3630 or (PHAR3611 and PHAR3612); either PHAR3631 or (PHAR3607, PHAR3608, PHAR2616 or PHAR2613 and (PHAR2614 or PHAR2624)); PHAR3609 or PHAR3629; PHAR3610 or PHAR3620; either PCOL3605 or (PCOL3603 and PCOL3604). |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4620 Integrated Dispensing |
6 | P A pass in all second year units of study; either PHAR3601 or PHAR3602; either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; either PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4616 Pharmacotherapeutics in Practice |
6 | P A pass in all second year units of study. C PHAR4618 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4621 Clinical Practice |
12 | P A pass in all second year units of study. C PHAR4618 |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4622 Pharmacy Management |
6 | P A pass in all second year units of study. |
Semester 2 |
Fourth Year Honours |
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| PHAR4618 Integrated Pharmacy Practice |
12 | P A pass in all second year units of study; PHAR3609 or PHAR3629; PHAR3610; either PHAR3630 or (PHAR3611 and PHAR3612); either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627; either PCOL3605 or (PCOL3603 and PCOL3604) |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4620 Integrated Dispensing |
6 | P A pass in all second year units of study; either PHAR3601 or PHAR3602; either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; either PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4616 Pharmacotherapeutics in Practice |
6 | P A pass in all second year units of study. C PHAR4618 |
Semester 2 |
| plus one of the following units of study from both Semester 1 and Semester 2 | |||
| PCOL4909 Pharmacology Advanced 4A (Pharmacy) |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4927 Pharmaceutics Advanced 4A |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4928 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4A |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 1 |
| PHAR4929 Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4A |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Enrolment is by invitation only. |
Semester 1 |
| PCOL4910 Pharmacology Advanced 4B (Pharmacy) |
18 | P A credit average in first semester marks, including PCOL4909 C PHAR4616 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4930 Pharmaceutics Advanced 4B |
18 | P A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4927 C PHAR4616 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4931 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4B |
18 | P A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4928 C PHAR4616 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| PHAR4932 Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4B |
18 | P A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4929 C PHAR4616 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Units of study
BIOL1003 Human Biology
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1,Summer Main Classes: Two 1 hour lectures per week (3 lectures in some weeks). One 3 hour practical class and 6-9 hours HBOnline work every two weeks covering online practical activities, prework and homework. Prohibitions: BIOL1903, EDUH1016. Assumed knowledge: HSC 2-unit Biology. Students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). Assessment: One 2 hour exam, assignments and quizzes. Associated degrees: B Hlth Sci, B Sc (Marine Science), B Hlth Sci, M C V S, B Hlth Sci, M H I, B A (Adv)(Hons), M B B S, UG Summer/Winter School, B Sc (Environmental), B O H, B N, B A, B Med Sc, B Hlth Sci, M N, B N, B Agr Ec, B Sc (Bioinformatics), UG Study Abroad Program, B Pha.
Note: It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with this unit of study.
This Unit of Study has three main components: lectures, practicals and HBOnline activities. The unit of study provides an introduction to human evolution and ecology, cell biology, physiology and anatomy, through lectures and practical work. The unit of study includes human nutrition, distribution of essential requirements to and from cells, control of body functions and defence mechanisms. After discussion of reproduction and development, it concludes with modern studies and research prospects in biotechnology and human genetics.
This unit of study, together with BIOL (1001 or 1911 or 1002 or 1902), or MBLG (1001 or 1901), provides entry to Intermediate units of study in Biology, but the contents of BIOL (1002 or 1902) is assumed knowledge for BIOL (2011 or 2012) and PLNT 2003, and students entering these units with BIOL (1003 or 1903) will need to do some preparatory reading.
This unit of study, together with BIOL (1001 or 1911 or 1002 or 1902), or MBLG (1001 or 1901), provides entry to Intermediate units of study in Biology, but the contents of BIOL (1002 or 1902) is assumed knowledge for BIOL (2011 or 2012) and PLNT 2003, and students entering these units with BIOL (1003 or 1903) will need to do some preparatory reading.
Textbooks
Seeley, RR et al. 2005. Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. 5th ed., McGraw Hill.
CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: See School of Chemistry for list of staff Session: Semester 1 Classes: Three 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial per week; one 3 hour practical per week for 10 weeks. Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Assessment: A theory examination is held at the end of the semester. Students are advised at the beginning of the semester about other factors contributing to assessment in the unit of study. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Students must have special permission from the Faculty of Pharmacy to enrol in this Unit of Study.
Chemistry provides the basis for understanding molecular structures and processes, essential knowledge for many later year Pharmacy units of study. Lecture topics include some fundamental concepts, atomic theory, states and properties of matter, equations and stoichiometry, introduction to organic chemistry, nomenclature, aliphatic chemistry, aromatic chemistry, heterocyclic compounds, isomerism, stereoisomerism, reaction mechanisms, biomolecules, amino acids and peptides, carbohydrates, general acid-base theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding. Practical work is designed to enhance confidence and develop skills in the handling and manipulation of chemicals and in the observation and processing of experimental results.
Special preparative studies: Students wishing to enrol in CHEM1611 who do not have the assumed chemical knowledge are advised to consult the School of Chemistry for information about a bridging course.
Special preparative studies: Students wishing to enrol in CHEM1611 who do not have the assumed chemical knowledge are advised to consult the School of Chemistry for information about a bridging course.
Textbooks
Students should obtain a booklist from the School of Chemistry during the orientation period.
CHEM1612 Chemistry B (Pharmacy)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: See School of Chemistry for list of staff Session: Semester 2 Classes: Three 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial per week; one 3 hour practical per week for 10 weeks. Corequisites: CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) Assessment: A theory examination is held at the end of the semester. Students are advised at the beginning of the semester about other factors contributing to assessment in the unit of study. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Students must have special permission from the Faculty of Pharmacy to enrol in this Unit of Study.
Chemistry provides the basis for understanding molecular structures and processes, essential knowledge for many later year Pharmacy units of study.Lecture topics include redox reactions, electrochemistry, introduction to colloids and surface chemistry, the biological periodic table, radiochemistry, chemical energetics, equilibrium theory, solution theory. Practical work is designed to enhance confidence and develop skills in the handling and manipulation of chemicals and in the observation and processing of experimental results.
Textbooks
Students should obtain a booklist from the School of Chemistry during the orientation period.
MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Dale Hancock Session: Semester 2 Classes: Two 1-hour lectures per week; one 1-hour tutorial and one 4-hour practical per fortnight Prohibitions: AGCH2001, BCHM2001, BCHM2101, BCHM2901, MBLG2101, MBLG2901, MBLG2001, MBLG2111, MBLG2771, MBLG2871, MBLG1901 Assumed knowledge: 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 cp of Junior Chemistry Assessment: One 2.5-hour exam, in-semester skills test and assignments Associated degrees: B Sc (Marine Science), B App Sc (Ex &Sp Sc), B Sc (Nutr), B A (Adv)(Hons), M B B S, B Sc (Environmental), B Med Sc, B Sc (Bioinformatics), UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Sc, B E, B Sc (Nutrition), B A, B Com, M B, B S, B Sc (Molecular Biotechnology), B Sc (M.
The lectures in this unit of study introduce the "Central Dogma" of molecular biology and genetics -i.e., the molecular basis of life. The course begins with the information macro-molecules in living cells: DNA, RNA and protein, and explores how their structures allow them to fulfill their various biological roles. This is followed by a review of how DNA is organised into genes leading to discussion of replication and gene expression (transcription and translation). The unit concludes with an introduction to the techniques of molecular biology and, in particular, how these techniques have led to an explosion of interest and research in Molecular Biology. The practical component complements the lectures by exposing students to experiments which explore the measurement of enzyme activity, the isolation of DNA and the 'cutting' of DNA using restriction enzymes. However, a key aim of the practicals is to give students higher level generic skills in computing, communication, criticism, data analysis/evaluation and experimental design.
Textbooks
TBA
PCOL2605 Pharmacology for Pharmacy
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Kellie Charles Session: Semester 2 Classes: 4 lect/wk, 13 hours prac/workshop/tutorial Prerequisites: CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 Corequisites: PHSI2601 Assessment: 1x2hr exam (70%), continuous assessment (lab reports or assignments) (30%) Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study provides a basic understanding of drug actions related to physiological and pathological functions. It covers areas of drug-receptor interactions, pharmacodynamics and drug treatment of various physiological systems (e.g. autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine), management of pain and complementary drug therapy.
Textbooks
Rang HP, et al, Pharmacology (6th Ed) Churchill Livingstone, 2007
PCOL4909 Pharmacology Advanced 4A (Pharmacy)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr J Henderson Session: Semester 1 Classes: Seminar, tutorial/workshop/practical class, project work per week. Assessment: Assignments, oral presentations, written reports, exam. Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Enrolment is by invitation only.
The aim of this unit of study is to develop students' awareness and understanding of the pivotal role of experimental pharmacology in the development of drugs, and to develop their ability to conduct experimental investigations in accordance with established standards of scientific methodology and critical analysis. The experimental pharmacological aspects of the development of selected drug classes is studied by means of enquiry-based learning approaches utilising seminars, workshops, library research and written assignments. Experience in a range of pharmacological experimental techniques is gained in supervised laboratory practical classes by completing a series of experimental pharmacological investigations into the actions of selected classes of drugs whose activity is well established; experience in the practical aspects of experiment design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of pharmacological investigations is also gained. Students will also commence a pharmacology research project to be completed in PCOL4910 Pharmacology Advanced 4B (Pharmacy), by undertaking preliminary laboratory work and preparing a literature review and research proposal for both oral and written presentation.
PCOL4910 Pharmacology Advanced 4B (Pharmacy)
Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr J Henderson Session: Semester 2 Classes: Seminar, project per week. Prerequisites: A credit average in first semester marks, including PCOL4909 Corequisites: PHAR4616 Assessment: Oral presentation, written dissertation, laboratory placement work. Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The aim of this unit of study is to develop students' research skills and understanding of how experimental pharmacology influences drug development. Students will conduct experimental investigations in accordance with established standards of scientific methodology and develop their critical analytical thinking and writing. In this unit of study, each student will gain experience in some advanced experimental pharmacological research techniques, through the undertaking of an individual research project under the direct supervision of academic and research staff in the Department, and the preparation of an oral presentation and a written dissertation on the experimental project work. The experimental project work is largely undertaken in Semester 2, during placement in Department research laboratories, following initial preparation in the Semester 1 unit of study, PCOL4909 Pharmacology Advanced 4A (Pharmacy), in which preliminary literature reviews and research proposals were completed.
PHAR1811 Foundations of Pharmacy
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: E Sainsbury Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/fortnight Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry Assessment: Individual assignments (15%), group reports (30%) and final exam (55%) Practical field work: One class will be held in the dispensing laboratory and 4 hours of fieldwork in a community pharmacy are required Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
Foundations of Pharmacy is a broad introduction to the discipline of pharmacy and the roles that pharmacists play in health care as well as the ideas, issues, skills and knowledge base required of a professional pharmacist. A number of topics are introduced but not covered in depth; they will be further developed in subsequent units of study and later years of the degree. Specific skills in research, critical thinking, writing and presenting are developed in the context of activities designed to orient students to their future profession. The intent is that students begin to think and behave as future members of the profession of pharmacy, and reflect upon the attitudes and beliefs that will shape their practice.
PHAR1812 Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr L Munoz Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr tutorial/wk Corequisites: PHAR1811, CHEM1611 Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry Assessment: Written exam (50%), workshop reports (20%), quizzes (20%) and poster presentation (10%) Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences provides an introduction to principles which will be expanded and applied in later years. This unit is concerned with several aspects of pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmaceutics discipline. The physicochemical properties of drugs are explored from the perspective of pharmacy as they complement perspectives gained from chemistry. Further modules provide introduction to solubility characteristics of drug molecules, dosage forms, drug discovery and fundamental mathematics. Small group work in workshop sessions will complement and support the learning of material introduced in lectures.
Textbooks
Basic Pharmaceutical Science Resource Book
PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr L Smith Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 x 1hr lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/wk Corequisites: PHAR1811 Assessment: Exam (40%), reports (40%), presentation and participation (20%) Practical field work: Teamwork project and interview Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study consists of two major streams, social pharmacy and interprofessional practice. Social pharmacy is designed to provide a broad perspective of patient health and illness, and encourage a view of the patient as a whole person. Topics include self-regulation, pain, chronic illness and support networks. The emphasis will be on the psychosocial processes that underpin patient behaviour. Interprofessional practice provides an introduction to teamwork and the working relationships that pharmacists have with other healthcare professionals.
Textbooks
Smith, L. (preparer) (2008) PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy
PHAR1822 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr P Young Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 8 x maths lectures, 5 x 1hr maths tutorials, classes will be arranged as needed Corequisites: PHAR1812 Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Assessment: Exam (50%), minor exam (15%), prac/labs (35%) Practical field work: 6 x laboratory sessions Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study aims to facilitate an understanding of the physicochemical principles, design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of pharmaceutical dose forms. The unit starts with an introduction to different dose forms and the importance of route of administration. The formulation of liquid dose forms including parenteral, nasal, ophthalmic and aural products is discussed. Related topics such as diffusion and dissolution of drugs, drug solubilisation, surface and interfacial tension, surface active materials, micelle formation, pharmaceutical complexes and drug-packaging interactions will be covered. Fundamentals of the stability of pharmaceuticals are also presented in this unit. This unit of study also includes mathematical tools required for other units of study.
Textbooks
H.C. Ansel Pharmaceutical Dose Forms and Drug Delivery Systems 8th edition, Williams & Wilkins, 2005 A.T. Florence & D Attwood Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy MacMillan 1988
PHAR2811 Drug Discovery and Design A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr W. Bret Church Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk and tutorials scheduled as required Prerequisites: CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 Corequisites: PHSI2601 Assessment: 2.5 hr exam (65%), laboratories and workshops (25%), major quiz (10%) Practical field work: 3hr workshop/wk as required Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study aims to provide the background to the study of drugs and the important interactions of drugs and their targets. Learning about the molecular bases of such interactions requires discussions of the fundamental macromolecules of life: DNA, RNA and proteins and processes as replication, transcription and translation. The course therefore also covers the fundamental mechanisms of the regulation of targets, as well as fundamental molecular interactions important for both detection and diagnostic applications for drugs and metabolites. Fuel metabolism and storage is considered, including metabolic adaptation and disorders of metabolism. Students get experience with a variety of practical techniques to assist learning in the course.
Textbooks
Patrick, GL. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (4th ed) Oxford University Press, 2009
PHAR2812 Microbiology and Infection
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr R Rohanizadeh Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 x lectures/wk, workshop classes will be arranged as needed Prerequisites: BIOL1003, PHAR1811, PHAR1812, MBLG1001 Assessment: Exam & quiz (70%), practicals including workshop (30%) Practical field work: Laboratory work Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study provides information on the biology of micro-organisms with particular reference to the importance of micro-organisms in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences. The unit also involves the application of basic microbiological principles to the production of clean and sterile pharmaceutical products in both community and hospital pharmacy, and in industrial manufacture. Topics include the comparison of the structure, function and importance of the major groups of micro-organisms; pathogenicity and epidemiology of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV); infection control measures and principles underlying treatment of infectious diseases; mechanisms of action, characteristics, and types of antibiotics and synthetic antimicrobial agents; antibiotic resistance; principles and methods of sterilisation, aspects of disinfection and preservation; concepts of good manufacturing practice and aseptic techniques. The practical component is illustrative of the lectures and focuses on techniques of handling microbial culture and identifying micro-organisms; factors affecting the microbial growth; transmission of diseases and host defence mechanisms; basic aseptic microbiological technique applicable to pharmaceutical sciences; and evaluation of different antimicrobial agents.
Textbooks
Recommended: Denyer SP, Hodges NA & Gorman SP. Hugo & Russell's Pharmaceutical Microbiology. 7th edition, Blackwell, 2004
PHAR2813 Therapeutic Principles
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr M Bebawy Session: Semester 1 Classes: 3 - 5 lectures/wk and 2hr workshops scheduled as required. Prerequisites: CHEM1611, CHEM1612, BIOL1003, MBLG1001, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 Corequisites: PHSI2601 Assessment: Quizzes (summative and formative), workshops (formative), final examination (summative). All assessments are compulsory. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study is intended to provide knowledge in a number of fundamental areas that guide and provide evidence to support the safe, effective and ethical use of medicines. These fundamental areas of knowledge start with an understanding of the relationship between drugs interacting with target sites in the body and the effect produced (i.e. pharmacodynamic principles) and understanding the physiological and physicochemical factors that govern the movement of drugs around the body and the time course of exposure of body tissues and blood to drugs (i.e. pharmacokinetics). These principles involve developing concepts and models to explain drug activity in patients and to guide appropriate drug dosage selection. To support this, relevant mathematical principles involving calculus are introduced during this unit of study.
This unit will also explore reasons behind variability in response to medicines among different individuals. The effects of disease, other drugs, demographics and the genetic basis for variable response will be introduced. Basic pharmacogenetic principles for explaining and predicting pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variability in response will be explored.
Students are also exposed to the notion that medicines may produce adverse effects (as well as beneficial ones). The mechanisms underlying adverse reactions to drugs and how these are classified are explored as are the principles for detecting and avoiding these effects.
Ultimately, many options often exist to manage illness. While the fundamental principles described above assist in understanding how individual drugs should be used, they do not alone provide knowledge to select among alternative options. This unit will introduce students to methods that are used to provide evidence of efficacy and safety of different therapeutic options and to define the place in therapy of these options. To do this, the principles that underpin evidence based medicine (including the clinical trial and pharmacoepidemiology) and the notion of levels of evidence are introduced. Exposure to these principles is intended to develop in students a basic understanding of how to critically evaluate therapeutic options. The evaluation of therapeutic options requires an understanding of statistical methods, which are also introduced during this unit of study.
This unit will also explore reasons behind variability in response to medicines among different individuals. The effects of disease, other drugs, demographics and the genetic basis for variable response will be introduced. Basic pharmacogenetic principles for explaining and predicting pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variability in response will be explored.
Students are also exposed to the notion that medicines may produce adverse effects (as well as beneficial ones). The mechanisms underlying adverse reactions to drugs and how these are classified are explored as are the principles for detecting and avoiding these effects.
Ultimately, many options often exist to manage illness. While the fundamental principles described above assist in understanding how individual drugs should be used, they do not alone provide knowledge to select among alternative options. This unit will introduce students to methods that are used to provide evidence of efficacy and safety of different therapeutic options and to define the place in therapy of these options. To do this, the principles that underpin evidence based medicine (including the clinical trial and pharmacoepidemiology) and the notion of levels of evidence are introduced. Exposure to these principles is intended to develop in students a basic understanding of how to critically evaluate therapeutic options. The evaluation of therapeutic options requires an understanding of statistical methods, which are also introduced during this unit of study.
PHAR2821 Drug Discovery and Design B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr C C Duke Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, tutorials and workshops will be scheduled as required Corequisites: PHAR2811 and PCOL2605 Assessment: 2hr exam (55%), workshops and quizzes (45%) Practical field work: 9 hrs x tutorials/workshops Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study covers drug design; physicochemical properties of drugs and how this determines the interactions of small molecules (drugs) with biological macromolecules (enzymes and receptors). All stages in the process of drug design and development will be investigated, including computational drug design and the required mathematics for computation and statistical treatment; role of stereochemistry in drug action, structure-activity relationships and molecular modelling; drug metabolism, bioactivation and inactivation; advanced analytical methods for the identification of drugs, their metabolites and degradation products; sources of drugs; discovery of new small molecules as leads for drug development. Workshops consist of the Stereochemistry/Ligand-Based Drug Design molecular modelling workshop, drug action workshop and drug metabolism problem-based learning workshop.
Textbooks
D.G. Watson (2005) Pharmaceutical Analysis: A Textbook for Pharmacy Students and Pharmaceutical Chemists, 2nd Edition, Churchill Livingstone
PHAR2822 Pharmacy Practice
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr S Bosnic-Anticevich Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1.5 hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: PHAR1811 and PHAR1821 Corequisites: PHSI2601 and PCOL2605 Assessment: Written exam (45%), oral assessment (40%), and assignment (15%) Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study is an introduction to Pharmacy Practice. It focuses on disease and the delivery of health care by the pharmacist. It will build on knowledge acquired in Physiology and Pharmacology and aims to develop knowledge and skills around common acute and chronic conditions, with a particular focus on elements of health care delivery that are unique to the pharmacist, within the health care environment. Different models of health care will be used to demonstrate effective health strategies.
Textbooks
Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice. W.N. Tindall et al. 4rd Edition. Lea & Febiger 2007
PHAR2823 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr D Traini Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk Prerequisites: CHEM1611, CHEM1612, PHAR1812, PHAR1822 Corequisites: PHAR2812 Assessment: Final exam (65%), minor exam (10%) practical exam (25%) Practical field work: Laboratory work Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study builds on the material presented in Physical Pharmaceutics. The topics covered in this unit include: solid dose forms and particle science, rheology; dispersion dose forms including suspensions, colloidal dispersions, and emulsions; topical dose forms and semisolids; inhalation pharmaceutical aerosols; protein and peptide drugs and formulations; rectal products and novel drug delivery technologies. Aspects pertaining to the stability of dose forms are also presented in this unit. Practical activities relate to the preparation, quality control and quality assurance of a marketed solid dosage form.
Textbooks
T. Florence & D Attwood. Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy, 4th Edition
PHAR3811 Cardiovascular and Renal
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr B Bajorek Session: Semester 1 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3hr experiential placement/week Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of cardiovascular and renal disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of cardiovascular and renal disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with cardiovascular and renal disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3812 Respiratory
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof A Ammit Session: Semester 1 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3813, PHAR3814 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of respiratory disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of respiratory disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with respiratory disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3813 Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr R Roubin Session: Semester 1 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3814 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of endocrine, diabetes and reproductive disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of endocrine, diabetes and reproductive disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with endocrine, diabetes and reproductive disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3814 Gastrointestinal
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr F Zhou Session: Semester 1 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement per week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of gastrointestinal disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies.This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of gastrointestinal disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3821 Mental Health
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr T Chen Session: Semester 2 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3822, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of mental health disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of mental health disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with mental health disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3822 Neurology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof M Collins Session: Semester 2 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3823, PHAR3824 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of neurological disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of neurological disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with neurological disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3823 Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr R Moles Session: Semester 2 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3824 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of musculoskeletal, dermatological and special senses including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of musculoskeletal, dermatological and special senses disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with musculoskeletal, dermatological and special senses disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR3824 Oncology and Immunology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr M Bebawy Session: Semester 2 Classes: An average of 3.5 hrs of lectures, 2.5 hrs of tutorials, 3 hr practical and 3 hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR3811, PHAR3812, PHAR3813, PHAR3814, PHAR3821, PHAR3822, PHAR3823 Assessment: 3hr written exam and practical assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of oncology and immunology including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of oncology and immunology disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with oncology and immunology disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will be familiarisation with drug information software and a number of computerised drug information databases will also occur. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals).
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
This unit of study will also include a practical component including laboratory classes and experiential placements.
PHAR4616 Pharmacotherapeutics in Practice
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr M Sukkar Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 2hr lecture/week, 3hrs tutorials/week, 1 x 3hr workshop/fortnight. Classes will be arranged as needed Prerequisites: A pass in all second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4618 Assessment: Tutorial participation and case presentation (20%), student-developed disease state management service (15%), ethics assessment (10%), quiz (10%), final exam (45%). Satisfactory performance in all areas of this unit of study is required. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This unit of study should consolidate previous study units from Year 1 to Semester 1 of Year 4 of the curriculum, through the presentation and solving of clinical and ethical problems. It continues a focus on knowledge consolidation, therapeutics, application of knowledge, and medication management review and disease state management within a self-directed learning environment (problem based learning). Lectures will be followed up with tutorials which will be practice-based in order to illustrate specific practice situations. In addition, two ethics workshops and four disease state management workshops will develop student skills in ethical problem solving and delivery of elements of disease state management services for diabetes, asthma, drugs of dependence and sleep disorders.
Textbooks
Pharmacotherapy. A Pathophysiologic Approach. Dipiro, 7th Edition (2008)
PHAR4618 Integrated Pharmacy Practice
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr B Saini & Dr B Chaar Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lecture/wk, 2 x 2hr tutorials/week, 3 x 4hr tutorials for orientation and feedback sessions, other classes will be arranged as needed Prerequisites: A pass in all second year units of study; PHAR3609 or PHAR3629; PHAR3610; either PHAR3630 or (PHAR3611 and PHAR3612); either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627; either PCOL3605 or (PCOL3603 and PCOL3604) Assessment: Oral presentations - Clinical pathology (10%), PBL tutorial participation (10%), PBL case presentations (10%), final exam (40%), reflective diaries (10%), medication review cases and portfolios (10%), preceptor assessments (10%). Satisfactory performance in all areas of this unit of study is required. Practical field work: 10 x 5hr clinical placement fieldwork Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
This unit of study focuses on knowledge consolidation, therapeutics, application of knowledge, medication management review and disease state management within a self-directed learning environment (problem based learning) and supplemented by clinical placements. Lectures will be followed up with tutorials which will be practice-based in order to illustrate specific practice situations. In addition, PBL tutorials will provide the opportunity for further development of students' skills in information gathering, assessment and communication skills. The therapeutic topics to be covered in this unit include cardiovascular, infectious diseases and primary care. The unit of study will expand the role of the pharmacist in monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and in participating in therapeutic decision-making. The principles and practice of clinical chemistry as it is applied to the diagnosis, screening and monitoring of physiological processes in health and disease will be covered, as will the measurement of specific analyses. The clinical interpretation of the results of clinical chemistry investigations in diagnosis, screening and monitoring will also be discussed.
Textbooks
Essential texts: Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH). Newstyle Printing, Mile End SA, 2008 or later Drug interaction facts - The authority on drug interactions. David S Tatro (ed) Facts and comparison, St. Louis, Missouri, 2006 Complete set of Therapeutic Guidelines (recent versions) Case studies in Clinical Practice. Use of Laboratory Test data: Process guide and reference for pharmacists. Jeff Hughes (ed) Contributors Jeff Hughes, Peter Tenni, Natalie Soulsby, Andrew James. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, 2004 Recommended texts: Applied Therapeutics: The clinical use of drugs. Mary Anne Koda-Kimble et.al. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2005, 8th ed Clinical Chemistry: Interpretation and techniques. Alex Kaplan et. al. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995; 4th ed Clinical Chemistry: Principles, procedures, correlations. Michael L. Bishop, et. al. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005, 5th ed
PHAR4619 Drug Development & New Drug Technologies
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr T Grewal Session: Semester 1 Classes: 7 x lectures, 6 x 3hr workshops. Classes will be arranged as needed. Prerequisites: A pass in all Second Year units of study; either PHAR3630 or (PHAR3611 and PHAR3612); either PHAR3631 or (PHAR3607, PHAR3608, PHAR2616 or PHAR2613 and (PHAR2614 or PHAR2624)); PHAR3609 or PHAR3629; PHAR3610 or PHAR3620; either PCOL3605 or (PCOL3603 and PCOL3604). Assessment: Final exam (25%), assignment (25%), workshops (50%). All assessments must be passed to satisfy requirements of the course. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
This unit of study consists of two streams: (1) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology stream (lectures) and (2) Design of Biological Drugs stream (workshops). Stream 1 aims to expose students to developing biotechnologies relevant to pharmacy. The course materials will be covered by a series of lectures given by the faculty. Stream 2 consists of a series of workshops that focus on the areas involved in protein drug development: native protein purification; gene cloning; cloned gene expression; recombinant protein isolation; recombinant protein dosage form design; preclinical and clinical testing. This unit of study expands on second and third year pharmaceutical science units of study by exposing you to drug development and developing biotechnologies, such as gene therapy, vaccines, DNA arrays, new drug targets and drugs/therapies as well as clinical trials. This unit of study will introduce you to developing biotechnologies, new drug targets and therapies enabling you to be aware of up and coming biotechnologies and how they will impact on pharmaceutical care. Such knowledge will help you decide your future career direction and give you understanding of practical problems encountered in design and use of biotechnology derived drugs. In addition, this unit of study promotes integration and application of prior knowledge in pharmaceutical science to solving problems in tasks encountered in pharmaceutical research and development as well as allowing students to develop knowledge related to biotechnology derived drugs and skills in obtaining and critically assessing peer-reviewed publications. It also allows students to obtain people skills by participating in group work, resolve conflict management and obtain written and oral communication skills.
Textbooks
Foye, W.O et. al. Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (5th Ed), Williams and Wilkins (2002) Shargel L & Yu ABC Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (1999) Burton, Evans WE, Schentag JJ & Shaw: Applied Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (LWW, 2005) Aulton ME, Pharmaceutics: The Science of dosage form Design (Churchill Livingstone, 2004) Ansel HC, Allen LV and Popovich N (7th Ed) Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems (LWW, 1999)
PHAR4620 Integrated Dispensing
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr P Aslani Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lecture and 1 x 2hr workshop/week Prerequisites: A pass in all second year units of study; either PHAR3601 or PHAR3602; either PHAR3613 or PHAR3623; either PHAR3614 or PHAR3615 or PHAR3624 or PHAR3627. Assessment: Demonstrate adequate performance in practical exams (30%), continuous assessment (30%), written exam (30%) and portfolio presentation (10%) Practical field work: 1 x 2hr practical/week Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
Integrated Dispensing links together the skills and knowledge that students have developed in Dispensing and Pharmacy Practice. The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that dispensing is not a single event but draws on skills and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using a simulated practice environment. Students learn to integrate the training they have received in dose form preparation with patient counselling skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the professional aspects of pharmacy to allow them to become competent dispensers of medicines.
Textbooks
Australian Medicines Handbook (2008 or 2009)
PHAR4621 Clinical Practice
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr L Pont Session: Semester 2 Classes: On-campus workshops Prerequisites: A pass in all second year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4618 Assessment: Medication management reviews (40%), poster (10%), oral presentation (10%), portfolio tasks (10%), and written exam (30%). Satisfactory preceptor assessment and exam is required to pass this unit of study. Practical field work: Clinical placement and online learning Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This is an experiential unit of study which allows students to integrate their knowledge and skill-base within a variety of professional placements. Sites may include community and hospital pharmacies as well as professional organisations. In the clinical setting, students gain an awareness of the role of the pharmacist and the interaction between patient, pharmacist and other health professionals. In the non-clinical setting, the focus is on provision of healthcare services within Australia. Students complete a series of placements over a 10-week period. An optional 2-week July block placement may also be undertaken. Students not participating in the optional placement undertake an additional 10-week placement during semester 2. Additionally students will participate in campus-based workshops that provide a forum for discussion of the various issues experienced during clinical placement.
Textbooks
Latest edition of Australian Medicines Handbook. Therapeutic Guidelines (Complete set). Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee. North Melbourne, VIC.
PHAR4622 Pharmacy Management
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Wendy Poyser Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 2hr lecture/wk, 1 x 2hr tutorial/wk. Classes will be arranged as required. Self directed/experiential learning required - 1.5 hrs/week. Prerequisites: A pass in all second year units of study. Assessment: Final exam (60%), group assignment (part A) (15%) and group assignment (part B) (25%). The mark for the exam must be greater than 50% of the possible mark in order for the student to satisfy the requirements of the course. Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm.
This course will introduce management issues that are crucial for understanding pharmacy business operations. It includes finance and accounting, human resources and marketing topics.
Textbooks
Pharmacy Management PHAR 4622 Pearson, 2009
PHAR4927 Pharmaceutics Advanced 4A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr F Zhou Session: Semester 1 Classes: Seminar, tut/workshop, project/wk. Assessment: Oral presentations (30%), seminars and postgraduate presentations (10%), literature review (40%), supervisor evaluation (20%), workshop attendance/contributions, project/report. Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Enrolment is by invitation only.
This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research methodology, problem solving and written and oral scientific communication in specialist areas of Pharmaceutics. It provides an important basis in advanced coursework and laboratory research for those who wish to become candidates for the PhD, MSc and MPhil degrees. Advanced students will also retain essentially all of the professionally based training of the Pass degree and complete in the same time.
PHAR4928 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr C C Duke Session: Semester 1 Classes: Seminar, tut/workshop, project/wk Assessment: Assignments (20%), oral presentations (45%), written reports (30%), seminar attendance (5%) Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Enrolment is by invitation only.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4A is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication. It provides an important basis for those who wish to become candidates for the PhD, MSc and MPhil degrees. In addition, the unit of study provides extra training in specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industrial, government and hospital laboratories. Advanced students will also retain essentially all of the professionally based training of the pass degree and complete in the same time.
PHAR4929 Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4A
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Assoc Prof I Krass Session: Semester 1 Classes: Seminar, tut/workshop/wk Assessment: Seminar attendance (10%), research diary (30%), literature review (40%), data management assignment (10%) scientific presentation (10%). Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Enrolment is by invitation only.
A series of lectures / tutorials/ practicals will cover topics such as literature review, research methods, scientific writing and presentation and data analytic skills. These will equip students with advanced research skills needed fortheir research projects. Research projects in areas of Pharmacy Practice such as Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Professional Practice, Geriatric Patients, Asthma Management and Clinical Practice or Pharmacy Management will be offered. Weekly discussion between students, their supervisors and other pharmacy practice personnel will take place in order to evaluate and formulate possible methodologies for research projects. Advanced students will also retain essentially all of the professionally based training of the Pass degree and complete in the same time.
Textbooks
Recommended texts: Bland. Martin, An introduction to medical statistics Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. 3rd ed P. Armitage, G. Berry, J.N.Matthews. Statistical methods in medical research. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science, 2001 4th ed Kerr. C, Taylor. R & Heard. G Handbook of Public Health Methods McGraw Hill Co. Inc., 1999
PHAR4930 Pharmaceutics Advanced 4B
Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr F Zhou Session: Semester 2 Classes: Seminar, tut/workshop, project/wk. Prerequisites: A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4927 Corequisites: PHAR4616 Assessment: Oral presentation (30%), project/report (40%), seminar attendance/reports (10%), research capability/commitment (20%) Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication acquired in the Semester 1 unit of study PHAR4927 Pharmaceutics Advanced 4A. It provides an important basis for those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry, government or hospital laboratories, research institutions and also for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies.
The workshop and seminar components of the unit of study will assist in the development of advanced research skills and will complement the research project. The individual research project prepared in semester 1 will be pursued under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the year.
The workshop and seminar components of the unit of study will assist in the development of advanced research skills and will complement the research project. The individual research project prepared in semester 1 will be pursued under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the year.
PHAR4931 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4B
Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr C C Duke Session: Semester 2 Classes: Seminar/project work/wk Prerequisites: A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4928 Corequisites: PHAR4616 Assessment: Oral presentation (20%), seminar attendance/reports (5%), project/report (75%) Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4B is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication acquired in the first semester unit of study PHAR4928 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Advanced 4A. The unit of study provides an important basis for those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry, government, hospital laboratories, research institutions and also for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies.
The seminar component of the course will assist in the development of advanced laboratory based research skills and will complement the research project. The individual research project planned in the first semester will be pursued. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the year.
The seminar component of the course will assist in the development of advanced laboratory based research skills and will complement the research project. The individual research project planned in the first semester will be pursued. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the year.
PHAR4932 Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4B
Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Assoc Prof I Krass Session: Semester 2 Classes: Seminar/tut/workshop, project/wk Prerequisites: A credit average in first semester marks, including PHAR4929 Corequisites: PHAR4616 Assessment: Protocol presentation (10%), project/report (45%), seminar attendance (10%), research presentation (25%), supervisor assessment (10%). Associated degrees: B Pharm.
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's knowledge and skills in research practice and problem solving, and written and oral scientific communication acquired in PHAR4929 Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4A.
Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4B provides an important basis for those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry, government, hospital laboratories, research institutions and also for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies.
The workshop/tutorial/seminar component of the course will assist in the development of advanced research skills and will complement the research project. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the semester.
Pharmacy Practice Advanced 4B provides an important basis for those who may wish to branch into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking employment in industry, government, hospital laboratories, research institutions and also for those considering continuation to postgraduate studies.
The workshop/tutorial/seminar component of the course will assist in the development of advanced research skills and will complement the research project. A final research presentation and report describing research results and conclusions is to be presented at the end of the semester.
PHSI2601 Physiology for Pharmacy
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bronwyn McAllan Session: Semester 1 Classes: 4x1hr lect and 1x2hr tut per week Prerequisites: CHEM1611 and CHEM1612 and (BIOL1001 or BIOL1101 or BIOL1901 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1903) and MBLG1001 Assessment: 1x2hr exam, mid-semester test, continuous assessment Associated degrees: UG Study Abroad Program, B Pharm, B Pharm (Rural).
Physiology for Pharmacy provides a broad basic knowledge of human structure and function. Topics covered include studies of nerve and muscle physiology, and movement and consciousness. It also covers human endocrine hormones, reproduction, blood, heart and circulation, fluid regulation and electrolyte balance, the skin, sensory perception, gastro-intestinal function and respiration.
Textbooks
Dee Unglaub Silverthorn. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Media Update: International Edition, 4th edition. 2008. ISBN: 9780321541383