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FACULTY OF PHARMACY
HANDBOOK 2015
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Contents
Contents
Welcome 1 Master of Philosophy 39

3 Master of Philosophy 39
Resolutions of the Senate
Course resolutions 39
Resolutions of the Senate 3
Part 1: Preliminary 39
Resolutions of the Faculty 5 Part 2: Admission requirements 39
Resolutions of the Faculty of Pharmacy for 5 Part 3: Candidature 39
coursework awards
Part 4: Requirements 39
Part 1: Course enrolment 5
Part 5: Enrolment and progression 40
Part 2: Unit of study enrolment 5
Part 6: Examination 40
Part 3: Studying and Assessment 5
Part 7: Other 40
Part 4: Progression, Results and Graduation 6
Master of Philosophy 41
Bachelor of Pharmacy 7
Units of study table 41
Bachelor of Pharmacy 7
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) 7 Master of Philosophy 43
Course resolutions 7 Unit of study descriptions 43
Bachelor of Pharmacy 9 Doctor of Philosophy 45

Units of study table 9 Research themes 47
Bachelor of Pharmacy 13 Index by alpha code 49
Unit of study descriptions 13
First Year 13 Index by name 51
Second Year 14
Third Year 16
Fourth Year 18
Fourth Year Honours 19
Fourth Year Rural Major 20
Fourth Year International Major 21
Fourth Year Industrial Major 22
Master of Pharmacy 25
Course resolutions 25
Unit of study descriptions 29
Year 1 29
Year 2 30
Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice 33
Course Resolutions 33
Units of study descriptions 37
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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty for you. Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare system and
of Pharmacy at the have the capacity to affect directly the lives and lifestyles of the people
University of Sydney. Our with whom they interact. Whether you decide to register as a
faculty has long been pharmacist and work in community or hospital pharmacy, enter the
recognised as one of the pharmaceutical industry, work for government agencies or contribute
leading centres for to research and academia, you will have the ability and expertise to
pharmacy education in help improve the wellbeing of the nation.
Australia and enjoys an
outstanding national and Our innovative teaching style and clinical and experiential placements
international reputation will provide you with a well-rounded, professionally relevant pharmacy
for research and degree that puts you in high demand with employers.
innovation. Becoming a pharmacist
Students and staff at the To become a registered pharmacist, graduates of either the Bachelor
faculty continually strive for excellence in their learning, teaching and of Pharmacy or Master of Pharmacy must complete 1824 hours (one
research and the faculty actively promotes opportunities for its students year) of supervised practical training, followed by a registration
to add new skills and experiences to their personal achievements. examination.This is a requirement of the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Our commitment is to provide our students with a well-rounded and During the supervised training year, graduates will also need to
professionally relevant pharmacy degree, placing them in high demand complete an approved Intern Training Program. The University of
with employers and preparing them for a lifetime of learning. We Sydney offers an approved ITP that can lead to a postgraduate
achieve this through an up-to-date teaching curriculum structured qualification, the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice.
around themes and learning outcomes that describe the knowledge, Research opportunities
skills and attitudinal milestones to be achieved by students each year.
I would encourage all new students to engage fully in university and Research at the faculty covers pharmaceutical and clinical sciences
faculty life from the beginning of semester. ranging from the design, synthesis, testing and mechanism of action
of drugs, studies on advanced drug delivery and the fate of drugs in
Student life in the Faculty of Pharmacy humans, to clinical and sociological aspects of pharmacy and health
You will be taught by, and interact with, world-renowned academics. services research.
As well as being known as leaders in their field, they are highly The faculty offers a Doctor of Philosophy in the area of pharmacy for
regarded for their friendly, approachable style. Outside of the students who wish to focus on a research career or gain the ultimate
classroom you will have access to a wealth of social, sporting and academic qualification. A Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy is also
cultural activities provided by student organisations. available.
Sydney University Pharmacy Association On behalf of the faculty, I would like to wish all our students, new and
The Sydney University Pharmacy Association also provides a range continuing, every success in their chosen degrees and future careers.
of academic, professional and social activities. Association Enjoy your time here and above all use it well to make the most of the
representatives, elected by students, liaise with faculty staff to provide wonderful opportunities that studying at the Faculty of Pharmacy
feedback on the student experience and input into the quality provides.
assurance process of the faculty.
What can you achieve with a pharmacy degree? Professor Iqbal Ramzan
Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy
If you enjoy science, health or medicine and want to make a
long-lasting difference in people’s lives then pharmacy is the career
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1 Degrees, diplomas and certificates of the Faculty of Pharmacy
(1) With the exception of the Doctor of Philosophy, the Senate, by authority of the University of Sydney Act 1989 (as amended), provides
and confers the following degrees, diplomas and certificates, according to the rules specified by the Faculty of Pharmacy. The Doctor
of Philosophy is provided and conferred according to the rules specified by the Senate and the Academic Board.
(2) This list is amended with effect from 1 January, 2011. Degrees, diplomas and certificates no longer open for admission will be conferred
by the Senate according to the rules specified by the Faculty at the time.
2 Degrees
Code Course title Abbreviation Credit points
RPPHDPHA-01 Doctor of Philosophy PhD Research
RMPHLPHA-01 Master of Philosophy MPhil(Pharm) Research
MAPHARMA-01 Master of Pharmacy MPharm 96
BUPHARMA-01 Bachelor of Pharmacy^ BPharm 192
^may be awarded with honours in an integrated program.

3 Graduate certificates
Code Course title Abbreviation Credit points

PG003 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy GradCertPharmPrac 24
Practice

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Resolutions of the Faculty
Resolutions of the Faculty of Pharmacy for coursework awards

These resolutions apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework award courses in the Faculty, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
Students enrolled in postgraduate research awards should consult the resolutions for their course.These resolutions must be read in conjunction
with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the
'Coursework Rule'), the resolutions for the course of enrolment, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule
2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Part 1: Course enrolment

1 Enrolment restrictions
Except with the permission from the Dean, a student may not enrol in units of study with a total value of more than 24 credit points in either
semester one or two, 12 credit points in the summer session and 6 credit points in the winter session.
2 Time Limits
(1) A student must complete all the requirements for a master's degree within four calendar years of first enrolment.
(2) A student must complete all the requirements for a graduate diploma within four calendar years of first enrolment or six calendar years
if enrolled part time.
(3) A student must complete all the requirements for a graduate certificate within two calendar years of first enrolment (except the Graduate
Certificate in Pharmacy Practice which must be completed within five calendar years of first enrolment).
(4) A student must complete all the requirements for a bachelor's degree or undergraduate advanced diploma within ten calendar years of
first enrolment.
3 Suspension, discontinuation and lapse of candidature
(1) A candidate who wishes to suspend their candidature must apply, in writing, to the Faculty. The application must be received by the
Faculty prior to the census date of the relevant semester.
(2) A candidate may apply for a period of suspension for up to two semesters. Should a candidate wish to suspend their candidature for
more than the approved period another application must be made to the Faculty prior to the census date of the relevant semester. If
the candidate has previously had two semesters of suspension, or if an application is submitted after the census date for that period,
the application will be considered by the Faculty.
(3) Where a candidate has previously enrolled for the relevant semester, a suspension of enrolment may be recorded as Withdrawn (W),
Discontinued - Not to count as failure (DNF) or Discontinued with failure (DF).
Part 2: Unit of study enrolment

4 Cross institutional study
(1) Provided permission has been obtained in advance, the Dean may permit a student to complete a unit of study at another institution
and have that unit credited to the student's course requirements, provided that:
(a) The unit of study content is not taught in any corresponding unit of study at the University; or
(b) The student is unable, for good reason, to attend a corresponding unit of study at the University.
(2) Cross institutional study is regarded as another form of credit and will be counted as such when considering eligibility.
5 International Exchange
Exchange for pharmacy students is not straightforward due to the strict requirements of the pharmacy courses. For students enrolled in the
international major of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, international exchange is permitted in semester 2 of year 4.
Part 3: Studying and Assessment

6 Attendance
(1) Students are required to be in attendance at the correct time and place of any formal or informal examinations. Non attendance on any
grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. Participation in
a minimum number of assessment items may be included in the requirements specified for a unit of study.
(2) Students are expected to attend a minimum of 85% of compulsory activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Dean,
Associate Dean or coordinator. The Dean, Associate Dean or coordinator most concerned may determine that a student fails a unit of
study because of inadequate attendance. Alternatively, at their discretion, they may set additional assessment items where attendance
is lower than 90%.
7 Late submission policy
(1) It is expected that unless an application for special consideration has been approved, students will submit all assessment for a unit of
study on the due date specified. If the assessment is completed or submitted within an approved period of extension, no academic
penalty will be applied to that piece of assessment.
(2) If an extension is either not sought, not granted or is granted but work is submitted after the extended due date, the late submission of
assessment will result in an academic penalty as follows:
(a) For work submitted after the deadline but up to three calendar days late, a penalty of 15 per cent of the maximum mark awardable
for the assignment will apply.
(b) For work submitted after 3 days and less than one week after the deadline, a penalty of 30 per cent of the maximum mark awardable
for the assignment will apply.
(c) For work submitted more than one week late but less than two weeks after the deadline, a penalty of 50 per cent of the maximum
mark awardable for the assignment will apply.
(d) Work submitted more than two weeks after deadline will not be assessed (zero mark).

8 Special consideration for illness, injury or misadventure

Special consideration is a process that affords equal opportunity to students who have experienced circumstances that adversely impact
their ability to adequately complete an assessment task in a unit of study. The Coursework Rule provides full details of the University policy.
The procedures for applying for special consideration are described in each unit of study outline.
9 Concessional pass
In this Faculty the grade PCON is not awarded.
10 Re-assessment
(1) In this Faculty re-assessment is offered to students whose performance is in the prescribed range and circumstances.
(2) Re-assessment may be permitted if students in their final year fail a single compulsory assessment resulting in a grade of fail in only
that unit of study, preventing them from completing the degree that year. A grade of 50 pass is the maximum grade a student can achieve
if they pass the final year rule in the assessment.
(3) Students who have successfully requested special consideration may be allowed to sit the exam or submit the required work at a
negotiated date that should not be longer than the period of incapacitation, and in any case normally not longer than 3 months after the
original examination or submission date. After this time the student will be considered to have discontinued with permission. Marks will
be awarded at full value for re-assessment where special consideration is approved.
Part 4: Progression, Results and Graduation

11 Satisfactory Progress
The Faculty will monitor students for satisfactory progress towards the completion of their award course. In addition to the common triggers
used to identify students not meeting academic progression requirements, (as defined by the Progression requirements of the Coursework
Rule), students must pass any unit of study identified in the course resolutions as being critical to progression through the course.
12 Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
(1) The University WAM is calculated using the following formula:
WAM = sum(Wc x Mc)
sum(Wc)
Where Wc is the unit of study credit points x the unit weighting and Mc is the mark achieved for the unit. The mark used for units with a
grade AF is zero. Pass/ fail units and credited units from other institutions are not counted.
(2) The weight of a unit of study is assigned by the owning faculty. In the Faculty of Pharmacy, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 level units
attempted for the degree, weighted 1, 2, 3, 4 for the respective levels. Units with a result of R (satisfied requirement) are not counted.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
The Bachelor of Pharmacy is the only undergraduate degree offered at the Faculty of Pharmacy. The degree is a full-time, four-year course with
progression towards the degree by the accumulation of credit points. The degree may be awarded at the Pass or Honours level.
Curriculum
The course will cover major topics studied including chemical, physical, pharmaceutical and pharmacological properties of medicines and the
application of these in the practice of pharmacy.
The first year is a foundation year in which you study biology and chemistry, and are introduced to pharmacy through foundation and social
pharmacy studies.
The remaining three years are devoted to higher levels of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences together with specialised clinical pharmacy
studies. Practical experience in a variety of clinical settings including hospital and community pharmacy is emphasised, particularly in the third
and fourth years.
Assumed knowledge
It should be noted that most of the first-year unit of study will be taught on the assumption that students have reached the standard of assumed
knowledge specified in the units of study table.
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 units of study table).
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University
of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against
Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code Course title

BUPHARMA-01 Bachelor of Pharmacy
2 Attendance pattern
The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.
3 Admission to candidature
(1) Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is either on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW
Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent (and subject to special
admissions provisions as set out in the Coursework Rule) or on the basis of Flexible Entry Admission as set out in Admissions section
of the Coursework Rule.
(2) Rural Students Entry Scheme
Students who completed an Australian Year 12 examination in either of the two preceding years, have no tertiary record, and have
completed at least the last four years of secondary education at a rural school, may be eligible for admission under the Faculty of Pharmacy
Rural Students Entry Scheme for study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy. Under this scheme, a limited number of places will be available to
applicants whose ATAR is not more than five points below the Main Round ATAR cut-off.
4 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
(2) To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points, including:
(a) 144 core credit points in the first three years; and
(b) an additional 48 credit points consisting of:
(I) 48 credit points of core units of study; or
(II) 24 credit points of core units of study plus 24 credit points of major units of study.
5 Additional requirements prior to commencing clinical placements
(1) Information about the procedures for gaining clearance for clinical placements will be provided after enrolment.
(2) Student clearance for clinical placements
The New South Wales Department of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This
involves a criminal record check according to NSW Health policy.
(3) Prohibited employment declaration
All students should complete a prohibited employment declaration as required by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.

(4) Immunisation
All students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements.
The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NSW Health guidelines.
6 Progression rules
(1) Candidates may not take a second year unit of study until they have:
(a) gained credit for at least 24 credit points in first year units of study; and
(b) successfully completed the first year units of study, prescribed by the Faculty as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the second
year, as set out in the Units of Study table.
(2) Candidates who fail one unit of study in the first year, who have an annual average mark of (AAM) >60 for first year, may apply for a
prerequisite waiver which would allow enrolment in the full complement of second year units of study, together with the failed unit of
study.
(3) Candidates may not take a third year unit of study until they have successfully completed all the first year units of study, and all the
second year units of study prescribed as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the third year, as set out in the Units of Study table.
(4) Candidates may not take a fourth year unit of study until they have successfully completed all the third year units of study prescribed
by the Faculty as qualifying or prerequisite units of study for the fourth year, as set out in the Units of Study table.
(5) Candidates who fail one unit of study in the third year, who have an annual average mark (AAM) of >60 for third year, and who have
no previous record of failure in the degree, may apply for a prerequisite waiver which would allow enrolment in the full complement of
subsequent year units of study, together with the failed unit of study. This condition applies only to a fail in a single unit of study, not to
the OSCE (Objective Structures Clinical Examination), which is a barrier examination and a component of all units of study (except
Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing A and B). Candidates who fail the OSCE will not be entitled to apply for a prerequisite waiver and
will be required to satisfactorily repeat ALL third year units of study (with the exception of Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing A and
B if these Units of Study have already been passed.)
7 Majors
(1) Completion of a major is not a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing one major. A major requires the
completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major. The majors that may be available are:
(a) Rural
(b) Industrial
(c) International
8 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1) Honours is available to meritorious candidates who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program. Admission
to the honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of third year.
(2) Admission requires:
(a) candidates to normally be of no more than three years standing, and normally have no fail or absent fail results; and
(b) a WAM of at least 65 in year two and three units of study.
(3) Honours students can progress to second semester Honours only if they obtain a credit average in their first semester marks. Students
who fail this requirement will go back to the Pass stream, fourth year second semester.
(4) To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must:
(a) complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 30 credit point honours pathway described in the table of
units for the degree; and
(b) normally be of no more than four years standing in the degree;
(c) normally have no fail or absent fail results.
(5) The grade of honours will be determined by HWAM and is awarded with the following grades:
Level of honours Honours mark HWAM
First Class mark >= 85 HWAM >= 75
Second Class, Division 1 mark >= 80 70 <= HWAM < 75
Second Class, Division 2 mark >= 75 65 <= HWAM < 70
Honours not awarded mark < 75 HWAM < 65
Candidates not meeting these criteria will be awarded the pass degree.
(6) HWAM means the Honours Weighted Average Mark calculated from results for all 2000, 3000 and 4000 level units attempted for the
degree, weighted 2, 3 and 4 for the respective levels. The Honours units of study are given a weighting of 8 in this calculation.
WAM = sum(M x C x L)
sum(C x L)
Where M is the mark, C is the credit point value, and L is the level or weighting or level of the unit of study.
9 University Medal
A student must obtain a WAM of 85 or greater over the entire degree, and must achieve minimum final honours mark of 90 or greater in two
honours units of study - Research Methods and Honours. The medal is awarded at the discretion of the Faculty to the highest achieving
students who in the opinion of the Faculty have an outstanding academic record, in accordance with the Coursework Rule.
10 Transitional provisions
(1) These resolutions apply to all students enrolled in all years of the Bachelor of Pharmacy from 1 January 2014.
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Units of study table

Unit of study Credit A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
points
First Year
BIOL1003 6 A HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are Semester 1
Human Biology strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). Summer Main
N EDUH1016, BIOL1903, BIOL1500, BIOL1993
CHEM1611 6 A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Semester 1
Chemistry A (Pharmacy)
PHAR1811 6 A HSC Chemistry Semester 1
Foundations of Pharmacy
PHAR1812 6 A HSC Chemistry, 2U Mathematics Semester 1
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences C PHAR1811, CHEM1611
CHEM1612 6 P CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy) Semester 2
Chemistry B (Pharmacy)
MBLG1001 6 A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry. Semester 2
Molecular Biology and Genetics P Assumed knowledge: 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry.
(Intro) N MBLG1901; MBLG1991
PHAR1821 6 C PHAR1811 Semester 2
Social Pharmacy
PHAR1822 6 A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Semester 2
Physical Pharmaceutics and C PHAR1812
Formulation A
Second Year
PHAR2811 6 P (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102), (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101), PHAR1811, PHAR1812, Semester 1
Drug Discovery and Design A MBLG1001
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
PHAR2812 6 P BIOL1003, PHAR1811 Semester 1
Microbiology and Infection
PHAR2813 6 P BIOL1003, PHAR1812, PHAR1822, MBLG1001 Semester 1
Therapeutic Principles
PHSI2601 6 P (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102) and (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101) and (BIOL1001 or BIOL1911 Semester 1
Physiology for Pharmacy or BIOL1991 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993) and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901).
PCOL2605 6 P (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102) and (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101) and (BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 Semester 2
Pharmacology for Pharmacy or BIOL1993) and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901).
C PHSI2601
PHAR2821 6 C PHAR2811 and PCOL2605 Semester 2
Drug Discovery and Design B
PHAR2822 6 P PHAR1811 and PHAR1821 Semester 2
Pharmacy Practice C PHSI2601 and PCOL2605
PHAR2823 6 P (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102), (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101), PHAR1812, PHAR1822 Semester 2
Physical Pharmaceutics and C PHAR2812
Formulation B
Third Year
PHAR3816 5 P All first and second year units of study. Semester 1a
Cardiovascular and Renal C PHAR3812 or PHAR3817, PHAR3813 or PHAR3818, PHAR3814 or PHAR3819
Respiratory C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819)
PHAR3818 5 P All first and second year units of study. Semester 1b
Endocrine, Diabetes and C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819)
Reproductive
Gastrointestinal C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818)
Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
Senses (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or PHAR3828), (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829),
(PHAR3824 or PHAR3827)
Oncology and Immunology C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
(PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or PHAR3828), (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829),
Mental Health C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),


points
Neurology C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
PHAR3815 4 P All first and second year units of study. Semester 1
Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
A (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819)
PHAR3825 4 P All first and second year units of study. Semester 2
Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing C (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
B (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or PHAR3828), (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829),
(PHAR3823 or PHAR3826), (PHAR3824 or PHAR3827)
Fourth Year
PHAR4811 6 P All third year units of study. Semester 1
Pharmacotherapeutics C PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823
Integrated Dispensing Practice C PHAR4811, PHAR4814, PHAR4823
PHAR4823 6 P All third year units of study Semester 1
Pharmacy Services and Public Health C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4814
Pharmacy Management I C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823
PHAR4813 6 P PHAR4811 and PHAR4812 and PHAR4823 and PHAR4814 Semester 2
Novel Therapeutics C Corequisites: PHAR4821, PHAR4822
PHAR4821 12 P PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823, PHAR4814 Semester 2
Professional Practice C PHAR4822, PHAR4813
Clinical Placement C PHAR4821, PHAR4813
Fourth Year Honours

Research Methods C PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823
Honours
Fourth Year Rural Major

Aboriginal and Rural Health C PHAR4825, PHAR4826
Rural Clinical Placement C PHAR4824, PHAR4826
Rural Pharmacy Services & Public C PHAR4824, PHAR4825
Health
Fourth Year International Major

Pharmacy International Exchange
10

points
Fourth Year Industrial Major

Pharmacy Industrial Placement
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Unit of study descriptions the dispensing laboratory and 4 hours of fieldwork in a community pharmacy
are required Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
First Year Foundations of Pharmacy is a broad introduction to the discipline of

pharmacy and the roles that pharmacists play in health care as well
BIOL1003 as the ideas, issues, skills and knowledge base required of a
Human Biology professional pharmacist. A number of topics are introduced but not
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Osu Lilje Session: Semester 1, covered in depth; they will be further developed in subsequent units
Summer Main Classes: Two 1-hour lectures per week (three lectures in some of study and later years of the degree. Specific skills in research,
weeks), one 3-hour practical class per fortnight, one 2-hour workshop per critical thinking, writing and presenting are developed in the context
fortnight, 6-9 hours of online activities per fortnight. Prohibitions: EDUH1016,
BIOL1903, BIOL1500, BIOL1993 Assumed knowledge: HSC Biology, however,
of activities designed to orient students to their future profession. The
students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly intent is that students begin to think and behave as future members
advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). Assessment: One of the profession of pharmacy, and reflect upon the attitudes and
2-hour exam, assignment, group project presentation and quizzes (100%). beliefs that will shape their practice.
Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study provides an introduction to human anatomy and PHAR1812

physiology. It includes an overview of cell and tissue structures, the Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
skeletal system, nutrition, digestion and excretion. Human Biology Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Jane Hanrahan Session:
Semester 1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr tutorial/wk Corequisites:
looks at how our bodies respond to environmental stimuli with respect PHAR1811, CHEM1611 Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry, 2U
to the endocrine, nervous and immune systems. After discussion of Mathematics Assessment: Written exam (60%), workshop reports (20%),
reproduction and development, it concludes with an overview of quizzes (10%) and poster presentation (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal
modern studies in human genetics. This unit has four main (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
components: lectures, practicals, workshops and HB Online activities;
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences provides an introduction to principles
this unit of study provides a suitable foundation for intermediate biology
underlying pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmaceutics.This provides
units of study.
the foundations for a more detailed study of the chemical
Textbooks characteristics of drug molecules, dosage forms and pharmacokinetics
Van Putte, C., Regan, J. and Russo, A. (2013) Essentials of Anatomy and in later years of the Bachelor of Pharmacy. The physicochemical
Physiology, McGraw Hill.The edition comes with a custom publication of:Mader,
S.S. (2006) Human Biology, 11th edition, McGraw Hill. (Chapters 19, 24, 26) properties of drugs are explored from a pharmaceutical perspective
complemented by the study of chemistry. Modules provide an
CHEM1611 introduction to acid/base and solubility characteristics of drug
Chemistry A (Pharmacy) molecules, drug discovery and development, dosage forms, and
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Professor Adam Bridgeman fundamental mathematics. Small group work in workshop sessions
Session: Semester 1 Classes: Three 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial supports the learning of material introduced in lectures.
per week; one 3 hour practical per week for 9 weeks. Assumed knowledge:
Textbooks
HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Assessment: Theory examination (60%),
laboratory work (15%), online assignments (10%) and continuous assessment Basic Pharmaceutical Science Resource Book
quizzes (15%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
CHEM1612
Chemistry provides the basis for understanding molecular structures Chemistry B (Pharmacy)
and processes, essential knowledge for many later year Pharmacy Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Professor Adam Bridgeman
units of study. Lecture topics include some fundamental concepts, Session: Semester 2 Classes: Three 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial
atomic theory, states and properties of matter, equations and per week; one 3 hour practical per week for 9 weeks. Prerequisites: CHEM1611
Chemistry A (Pharmacy) Assessment: Theory examination (70%), laboratory
stoichiometry, general acid-base theory, atomic structure, chemical work (15%) and continuous assessment quizzes (15%). Mode of delivery:
bonding, introduction to organic chemistry, nomenclature, aliphatic Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
chemistry, aromatic chemistry, heterocyclic compounds, isomerism,
stereoisomerism, reaction mechanisms, biomolecules, amino acids Chemistry provides the basis for understanding molecular structures
and peptides, carbohydrates. Practical work is designed to enhance and processes, essential knowledge for many later year Pharmacy
confidence and develop skills in the handling and manipulation of units of study. Lecture topics include redox reactions, electrochemistry,
chemicals and in the observation and processing of experimental introduction to colloids and surface chemistry, the biological periodic
results. table, radiochemistry, chemical energetics, equilibrium theory, solution
Special preparative studies: Students wishing to enrol in CHEM1611 theory. Practical work is designed to enhance confidence and develop
who do not have the assumed chemical knowledge are advised to skills in the handling and manipulation of chemicals and in the
consult the School of Chemistry for information about a bridging observation and processing of experimental results.
course. Textbooks
A booklist is available from the First Year Chemistry website.
Textbooks http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/firstyear
A booklist is available from the First Year Chemistry website.
http://sydney.edu.au/science/chemistry/firstyear
MBLG1001
PHAR1811 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)
Foundations of Pharmacy 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
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Carter Session: Semester practical per fortnight Prerequisites: Assumed knowledge: 6 credit points of
1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/fortnight Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry. Prohibitions: MBLG1901;
Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry Assessment: Exam (50%), group MBLG1991 Assumed knowledge: 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit
projects (40%) and quiz (10%) Practical field work: One class will be held in points of Junior Chemistry. Assessment: One 2.5-hour exam (60%), Lab reports

(15%), assignments (10%), prac test (15%)

(lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Mode of delivery: Normal Second Year
The lectures in this unit of study introduce the "Central Dogma" of PHAR2811
molecular biology and genetics -i.e., the molecular basis of life. The Drug Discovery and Design A
course begins with the information macromolecules in living cells: Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr W. Bret Church Session: Semester
1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk and tutorials scheduled as required Prerequisites:
DNA, RNA and protein, and explores how their structures allow them (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102), (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101), PHAR1811,
to fulfill their various biological roles. This is followed by a review of PHAR1812, MBLG1001 Assessment: 2.5 hr exam (65%), laboratories and
how DNA is organised into genes leading to discussion of replication workshops (25%), major quiz (10%) Practical field work: 3hr workshop/wk
and gene expression (transcription and translation).The unit concludes as required Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
with an introduction to the techniques of molecular biology and, in Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
particular, how these techniques have led to an explosion of interest This unit of study aims to provide the background to the study of drugs
and research in Molecular Biology. The practical component and the important interactions of drugs and their targets. Learning
complements the lectures by exposing students to experiments which about the molecular bases of such interactions requires discussions
explore the measurement of enzyme activity, the isolation of DNA and of the fundamental macromolecules of life: DNA, RNA and proteins
the 'cutting' of DNA using restriction enzymes. However, a key aim of and processes as replication, transcription and translation. The course
the practicals is to give students higher level generic skills in therefore also covers the fundamental mechanisms of the regulation
computing, communication, criticism, data analysis/evaluation and of targets, as well as fundamental molecular interactions important
experimental design. for both detection and diagnostic applications for drugs and
Textbooks metabolites. Fuel metabolism and storage is considered, including
Introduction to Molecular Biology MBLG1001 & MBLG1901, 3rd edition compiled metabolic adaptation and disorders of metabolism. Students get
by D. Hancock, G. Denyer and B. Lyon, Pearson ISBN 978 1 4860 0039 5
experience with a variety of practical techniques to assist learning in
PHAR1821 the course.
Social Pharmacy Textbooks
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lorraine Smith Session: Semester Patrick, GL. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (5th ed) Oxford University
2 Classes: 3 x 1hr lectures/wk, 1 x 2hr workshop/wk Corequisites: PHAR1811 Press, 2013; Nelson, DL. and Cox, MM. Lehninger: Principles of Biochemistry
Assessment: Exam (50%), reports (30%), presentations (20%) and participation (6th ed), W.H. Freeman, 2013
(Pass/Fail) Practical field work: Teamwork projects Mode of delivery: Normal
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day PHAR2812
Microbiology and Infection
This unit of study consists of three streams: (1) Social Pharmacy, Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ramin Rohanizadeh Session:
which is designed to provide a broad perspective of health and illness, Semester 1 Classes: 2 x lectures/wk Prerequisites: BIOL1003, PHAR1811
and encourage a view of the patient as a whole person. Topics include Assessment: Exam & quiz (60%), mid-term quiz and practicals including
chronic illness, self-management, pain, and communications. The workshop (40%) Practical field work: 8 x laboratory classes, 4 x workshops
(video demonstration) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
emphasis will be on the psychosocial processes that underpin patient
health behaviours. (2) Teamwork, which introduces students to the This unit of study provides information on the biology of
concept of teamwork and its relevance to the health care setting. micro-organisms with particular reference to the importance of
Students will play an active role in team based activities. (3) Academic micro-organisms in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences. The
Writing Skills, which provides instruction and support for developing unit also involves the application of basic microbiological principles
skills for academic writing and critiquing. to the production of clean and sterile pharmaceutical products in both
Textbooks community and hospital pharmacy, and in industrial manufacture.
Smith, L. (preparer) (2014) PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy Topics include the comparison of the structure, function and
importance of the major groups of micro-organisms; pathogenicity
PHAR1822 and epidemiology of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV); infection control
Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A measures and principles underlying treatment of infectious diseases;
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Nial Wheate Session: Semester mechanisms of action, characteristics, and types of antibiotics and
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:
synthetic antimicrobial agents; antibiotic resistance; principles and
HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Assessment: Exam (50%), Maths test (15%), methods of sterilisation, aspects of disinfection and preservation;
prac/labs (35%) Practical field work: 5 x laboratory sessions Mode of concepts of good manufacturing practice and aseptic techniques. The
delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day practical component is illustrative of the lectures and focuses on
This Unit of Study aims to facilitate an understanding of the basic techniques of handling microbial culture and identifying
concepts behind the forces and considerations when designing and micro-organisms; factors affecting the microbial growth; transmission
using a pharmaceutical dosage form to deliver a drug. Carrying on of diseases and host defence mechanisms; basic aseptic
from PHAR1812 where different dose forms and the importance of microbiological technique applicable to pharmaceutical sciences; and
route of administration was introduced, this unit then looks at topics evaluation of different antimicrobial agents.
such as diffusion and dissolution of drugs, drug solubilisation, chemical Textbooks
kinetics, surface and interfacial tension, surface active materials, Recommended: Denyer SP, Hodges NA & Gorman SP. Hugo & Russell's
Pharmaceutical Microbiology. 7th edition, Blackwell, 2004
micelle formation and pharmaceutical complexes. With a grounding Prescott, Harley & Kelin's Microbiology, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007
in these concepts the unit then goes on to explore different dose forms,
including: liquid, ocular, intranasal, and injections. This unit of study PHAR2813
also includes mathematical tools required for other units of study. Therapeutic Principles
Textbooks Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ingrid Gelissen Session: Semester
H.C. Ansel Pharmaceutical Dose Forms and Drug Delivery Systems 8th edition, 1 Classes: 3 - 5 lectures/wk and 2hr workshops scheduled as required.
Williams & Wilkins, 2005 Prerequisites: BIOL1003, PHAR1812, PHAR1822, MBLG1001 Assessment:
A.T. Florence & D Attwood Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy MacMillan Maths quizzes (20%), Workshop attendance (10%), Therapeutic Principles quiz
1988 (15%), final examination (55%). All assessments are compulsory. Mode of
delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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
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drugs interacting with target sites in the body and the effect produced Rang & Dale's Pharmacology, 7th edn; Drs. Humphrey P. Rang, Maureen M.
(i.e. pharmacodynamic principles) and understanding the physiological Dale, James M. Ritter, Rod Flower, and Graeme Henderson (Churchill
Livingstone).
and physicochemical factors that govern the movement of drugs
around the body and the time course of exposure of body tissues and PHAR2821
blood to drugs (i.e. pharmacokinetics). These principles involve Drug Discovery and Design B
developing concepts and models to explain drug activity in patients Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Colin C Duke Session:
and to guide appropriate drug dosage selection. To support this, Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk Corequisites: PHAR2811 and PCOL2605
relevant mathematical principles involving calculus are introduced Assessment: 2hr exam (55%), workshops and quizzes (45%) Practical field
during this unit of study. work: 23 hrs of tutorials and workshops Mode of delivery: Normal
This unit will also explore reasons behind variability in response to
medicines among different individuals. The effects of disease, other This unit of study covers drug design; physicochemical properties of
drugs, demographics and the genetic basis for variable response will drugs and how this determines the interactions of small molecules
be introduced. Basic pharmacogenetic principles for explaining and (drugs) with biological macromolecules (enzymes and receptors). All
predicting pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variability in stages in the process of drug design and development will be
response will be explored. investigated, including computational drug design and the required
Students are also exposed to the notion that medicines may produce mathematics for computation and statistical treatment; role of
adverse effects (as well as beneficial ones). The mechanisms stereochemistry in drug action, structure-activity relationships and
underlying adverse reactions to drugs and how these are classified molecular modelling; drug metabolism, bioactivation and inactivation;
are explored as are the principles for detecting and avoiding these advanced analytical methods for the identification of drugs, their
effects. metabolites and degradation products; sources of drugs; discovery
of new small molecules as leads for drug development. Workshops
Ultimately, many options often exist to manage illness. While the
consist of the Stereochemistry/Ligand-Based Drug Design molecular
fundamental principles described above assist in understanding how
modelling workshop, drug action workshop and drug metabolism
individual drugs should be used, they do not alone provide knowledge
problem-based learning workshop.
to select among alternative options. This unit will introduce students
to methods that are used to provide evidence of efficacy and safety Textbooks
of different therapeutic options and to define the place in therapy of G L Patrick (2009) An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, 4th Edition, Oxford
University Press
these options. To do this, the principles that underpin evidence based
medicine (including the clinical trial and pharmacoepidemiology) and PHAR2822
the notion of levels of evidence are introduced. Exposure to these Pharmacy Practice
principles is intended to develop in students a basic understanding of Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Carl Schneider Session: Semester
how to critically evaluate therapeutic options. The evaluation of 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk, 1.5 hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: PHAR1811 and
therapeutic options requires an understanding of statistical methods, PHAR1821 Corequisites: PHSI2601 and PCOL2605 Assessment: Written
which are also introduced during this unit of study. exam (60%), oral assessment (30%), and Reflective Ability Clinical Assessment
(10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHSI2601 This unit of study explores disease states and management options,
Physiology for Pharmacy including non-pharmacological recommendations. It focuses on
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bronwyn McAllan Session: methods of delivering patient care both on an individual level and also
Semester 1 Classes: Four 1-hour lectures per week and four 2-hour practical
sessions per semester. Prerequisites: (CHEM1611 or CHEM1102) and
to the wider community through health promotion. This course is
(CHEM1612 or CHEM1101) and (BIOL1001 or BIOL1911 or BIOL1991 or fundamental to clinical pharmacy in all areas of practice. Core areas
BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993) and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). covered include respiratory, cardiovascular,, infection and primary
Assessment: 1x2hr exam, mid-semester test, continuous assessment (100%). care (ear, eye, pain etc) as well as the key elements associated with
Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
healthy living.
Physiology for Pharmacy provides a broad basic knowledge of human Textbooks
structure and function. Topics covered include physiology of the Community Pharmacy. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Rutter P and Newby
nervous system and special senses, muscle physiology, and D. Churchill Livingston Elsevier Publishing, 2013.
Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice. W.N. Tindall et al. 4rd Edition. Lea
movement and consciousness. It also covers human endocrine system, & Febiger 2007
reproduction, blood, heart and circulation, fluid regulation and Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Walker, R. & Whittlesea, C. editors. 5th
electrolyte balance, the skin, sensory perception, gastro-intestinal Edition Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2011.
function and respiration.
PHAR2823
Textbooks
Dee Unglaub Silverthorn. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Media
Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B
Update: International Edition, 6th edition. 2012. ISBN: 9780321750075 Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Wojciech Chrzanowski Session:
Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk Prerequisites: (CHEM1611 or
PCOL2605 CHEM1102), (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101), PHAR1812, PHAR1822
Corequisites: PHAR2812 Assessment: Final exam (60%), minor exam (10%)
Pharmacology for Pharmacy practical exam (30%) Practical field work: Laboratory work of 4hrs/week for
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Elena Bagley Session: Semester 2 consecutive weeks Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
2 Classes: 3 lect/wk, 12 hours prac/workshop/tutorial Prerequisites:
(CHEM1611 or CHEM1102) and (CHEM1612 or CHEM1101) and (BIOL1003 This unit of study builds on the material presented in Physical
or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993) and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). Corequisites: Pharmaceutics and Formulation A. The topics covered in this unit
PHSI2601 Assessment: 1x2hr exam (70%), continuous assessment (lab
reports or assignments) (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial)
include: solid dose forms and particle science, rheology; dispersion
day dose forms including suspensions, colloidal dispersions, and
emulsions; topical dose forms and semisolids; inhalation
This unit of study provides a basic understanding of drug actions pharmaceutical aerosols; protein and peptide drugs and formulations;
related to physiological and pathological functions. It covers areas of rectal products and novel drug delivery technologies. Aspects
drug-receptor interactions, pharmacodynamics and drug treatment of pertaining to the stability of dose forms are also presented in this unit.
various physiological systems (e.g. autonomic nervous system, central Practical activities relate to the preparation, quality control and quality
nervous system, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine), assurance of a marketed solid dosage form.
management of pain and complementary drug therapy. Textbooks
Textbooks Aulton M.E. Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design, (7nd edn)
Churchill Livingston, A.T. Florence & D Attwood Physicochemical Principles of
Pharmacy, MacMillan 1988, Pharmaceutical Press 4th Edition 2006
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Third Year diabetes and reproductive disorders. Through the use of case-based
learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and
PHAR3816 dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts
Cardiovascular and Renal and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study students will be
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Claire O'Reilly Session: Semester able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to
1a Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with endocrine,
experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of diabetes and reproductive disorders. Interprofessional communication
study. Corequisites: PHAR3812 or PHAR3817, PHAR3813 or PHAR3818,
PHAR3814 or PHAR3819 Assessment: Tutorial participation and presentations and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist
(10%), OSCE (20%) and final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: Normal cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day management review will also be explored. Students will become
familiar with drug information software and a number of computerised
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of cardiovascular and
drug information databases. Role-plays will be used to develop
renal disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin
students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists
such drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology,
and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals). This
pathophysiology and clinical features of cardiovascular and renal
unit of study is in parallel to experiential placements.
disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will
participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of
PHAR3819
pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge.
Gastrointestinal
On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Dong Fu Session: Semester 1b
understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs experiential
and non-drug therapy of patients with cardiovascular and renal placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study.
disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of Corequisites: (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817),
specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818) Assessment: Tutorial participation and
presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and final exam (70%) Mode of delivery:
such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
will also be explored. Students will become familiar with drug
information software and a number of computerised drug information This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of gastrointestinal
databases. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such
skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology,
doctors, other health professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to pathophysiology and clinical features of gastrointestinal disorders.
experiential placements. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in
the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical
PHAR3817 and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion
Respiratory of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Alaina Ammit Session: Semester the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug
1a Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs therapy of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Interprofessional
experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of communication and the application of specialist knowledge to
study. Corequisites: (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818),
(PHAR3814 or PHAR3819) Assessment: Tutorial participation and implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical
presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: interventions and/or medication management review will also be
Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day explored. Students will become familiar with drug information software
and a number of computerised drug information. Role-plays will be
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of respiratory disorders
used to develop students' communication skills for interaction between
including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug
pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health
therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology
professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to experiential
and clinical features of respiratory disorders. Through the use of
placements.
case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation,
application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and
PHAR3826
pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this
Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses
unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rebekah Moles Session: Semester
pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy 2a Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs
of patients with respiratory disorders. Interprofessional communication experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of
and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist study. Corequisites: (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817),
cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or
PHAR3828), (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829), (PHAR3824 or PHAR3827)
management review will also be explored. Students will become Assessment: Tutorial participation and presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and
familiar with drug information software and a number of computerised final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
drug information databases. Role-plays will be used to develop
students' communication skills for interaction between pharmacists This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of musculoskeletal,
and their clients (patients, doctors, other health professionals). This dermatological and special senses including the pharmaceutical
unit of study is in parallel to experiential placements. sciences that underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include
the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of
PHAR3818 musculoskeletal, dermatological and special senses disorders.Through
Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Roubin Session: interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and
Semester 1b Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this
hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the
of study. Corequisites: (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy
(PHAR3814 or PHAR3819) Assessment: Tutorial participation and
presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: of patients with musculoskeletal, dermatological and special senses
Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of
specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of endocrine, diabetes such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review
and reproductive disorders including the pharmaceutical sciences that will also be explored. Students will become familiar with drug
underpin such drug therapies. This unit will also include the information software and a number of computerised drug information
epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of endocrine, databases. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication
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skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, (PHAR3813 or PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or
doctors, other health professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to PHAR3828), (PHAR3823 or PHAR3826), (PHAR3824 or PHAR3827)
Assessment: Tutorial participation and presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and
experiential placements. final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHAR3827 This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of neurological disorders
Oncology and Immunology including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Nial Wheate Session: Semester therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology
2a Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs and clinical features of neurological disorders. Through the use of
experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation,
(PHAR3813 or PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and
PHAR3828), (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829), (PHAR3823 or PHAR3826) pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this
Assessment: Tutorial participation and presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the
final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of oncology and of patients with neurological disorders. Interprofessional
immunology including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such communication and the application of specialist knowledge to
drug therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical
pathophysiology and clinical features of oncology and immunology interventions and/or medication management review will also be
disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will explored. Students will become familiar with drug information software
participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of and a number of computerised drug information databases. Role-plays
pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction
On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health
understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to experiential
and non-drug therapy of patients with oncology and immunology placements.
disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of
specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services PHAR3815
such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing A
will also be explored. Students will become familiar with drug Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Jane Hanrahan Session:
Semester 1 Classes: Up to 10 hrs of workshops and 8 lectures/semester
information software and a number of computerised drug information Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites:
databases. Role-plays will be used to develop students' communication (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or
skills for interaction between pharmacists and their clients (patients, PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819) Assessment: Written report for Drug
doctors, other health professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to Profile practicals (50%), Dispensing Practical exam (30%), Preparation of
Dispensing products (20%) Practical field work: 4 x 4hr practicals for
experiential placements. Pharmaceutical skills and 5 x 3hr practicals for Dispensing Mode of delivery:
Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHAR3828
Mental Health The Pharmaceutical Skills component consists of Drug Profile
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Timothy Chen Session: Practicals. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the
Semester 2b Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 physicochemical properties of drugs, methods of analysing drugs and
hrs experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units how the physicochemical properties determine the pharmacology.
of study. Corequisites: (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817),
(PHAR3813 or PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3822 or The Dispensing component gives an introduction to Dispensing
PHAR3829), (PHAR3823 or PHAR3826), (PHAR3824 or PHAR3827) practice and to the extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceutical
Assessment: Tutorial participation and presentations (10%), OSCE (20%) and formulations. Students will develop attitudes, knowledge and skills
final exam (70%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day through practise in interpreting the prescription, accuracy in dispensing,
This unit of study will cover the therapeutics of mental health disorders methodical approaches to preparing and dispensing prescribed
including the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug products including preparing, selecting or using appropriate materials,
therapies. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology equipment, labels and containers, documentation of dispensing
and clinical features of mental health disorders. Through the use of procedures, effect of ingredients and methods used on the quality of
case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, pharmaceutical products, quality control and quality assurance
application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and procedures including checking for errors in all aspects of the
pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this dispensing process.
unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the Textbooks
pharmaceutical sciences to optimising the drug and non-drug therapy Current copies Dispensing Workbook, Dispensing Manual and APF
of patients with mental health disorders. Interprofessional
communication and the application of specialist knowledge to PHAR3825
implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing B
interventions and/or medication management review will also be Credit points: 4 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Jane Hanrahan Session:
Semester 2 Classes: Up to 15 hrs of workshops and 8 lectures/semester
explored. Students will become familiar with drug information software Prerequisites: All first and second year units of study. Corequisites:
and a number of computerised drug information databases. Role-plays (PHAR3811 or PHAR3816), (PHAR3812 or PHAR3817), (PHAR3813 or
will be used to develop students' communication skills for interaction PHAR3818), (PHAR3814 or PHAR3819), (PHAR3821 or PHAR3828),
between pharmacists and their clients (patients, doctors, other health (PHAR3822 or PHAR3829), (PHAR3823 or PHAR3826), (PHAR3824 or
PHAR3827) Assessment: Herbal Medicine workshop presentation (50%),
professionals). This unit of study is in parallel to experiential Practical Dispensing exam (25%), Written Dispensing exam (25%) Practical
placements. field work: 5 x 3hr practicals for Dispensing Mode of delivery: Normal
Textbooks (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Recommended: The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines 11th ed, Therapeutic
Guidelines Psychotropic version 7 2013
The Pharmaceutical Skills component consists of Herbal Medicine
workshops. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the
PHAR3829 physicochemical properties of herbal medicines, methods of analysing
Neurology herbal medicines and how the physicochemical properties determine
Credit points: 5 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Mary Collins Session: Semester the pharmacology.
2b Classes: An average of 6 hrs of lectures, 2 hrs of tutorials and 2 hrs The Dispensing component provides students the opportunity to
experiential placement/week. Prerequisites: All first and second year units of develop knowledge, skills and processes to prepare and dispense a
variety of pharmaceutical products and critically assess them for
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quality. This component will focus on processes in dispensing to PHAR4812, PHAR4814 Assessment: Final exam (50%), group
minimise the making of errors and maximise the detection of errors. assignment/presentation (30%),workshop participation (20%) Mode of delivery:
It will also begin to develop principles for understanding issues in
patient safety. This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of
Textbooks the Australian Health Care System, health policy and regulation
Current issues of Dispensing Workbook, Dispensing Manual and APF affecting health in Australia and internationally and the role of
pharmacy in public health/ health promotion. We will develop students'
Fourth Year skills in identifying, accessing and interpreting relevant policy,
regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of
PHAR4811 public health including, epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology and
Pharmacotherapeutics pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bandana Saini Session: Semester assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their
1 Classes: 32 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr small group learning and up to 18hrs of
self directed learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites:
learning and apply this knowledge to address population health care
PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Final exam (40%), group problems with a special emphasis on achieving the quality, safety and
portfolios (20%), workshop participation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal judicious use of medicines in health care.
Textbooks
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. Pharmaceutical Public Health
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of
PHAR4814
the use of medicines and related appropriate health measures in
Pharmacy Management I
special patient populations (e.g. paediatrics). The unit of study will
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 24 hrs of lectures, 1 x 2hr
draw upon concepts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and clinical tutorial/wk, group work Prerequisites: All third year units of study
practice. Corequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823 Assessment: Group
Through a series of workshops, students will undertake activities Assignment and Peer Review (40%), exams (50%), class discussion and
participation (10%). Each assessment task must be passed to pass this unit of
including case-study analysis, role-plays, problem solving and case study. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
presentations. These activities will help students explore information Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
sources for drug use and integrate knowledge of clinical indices,
laboratory data, medication use history and demographic information This unit of study focuses on the business skills necessary to manage
to optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients. either a community or hospital pharmacy. It focuses on three specific
Students will gain 'hands-on' practice in the provision of patient-specific essential topics; accounting and financial management, human
medicine use education and explore key issues concerning the resource management and marketing. Material in each topic is
maintenance of vigilance for medicines use specific to certain managerially relevant and applied to the pharmacy context.
population groups. Textbooks
Textbooks Pharmacy Management Custom Textbook, Compiled by J Bussing, PEARSON,
Hughes J, Tenni P and Peterson G. Aged Care Primer. Available through the 2012
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Children's Dosing Companion - Australian
Medicines Handbook (2014). Up to date research articles and references PHAR4813
provided weekly. Novel Therapeutics
Paediatrics Manual. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Handbook. 2nd
Edition. Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Thomas Grewal Session:
Hughes et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data. A Process Guide and Reference Semester 2 Classes: Up to 30hrs of lectures, 8 x 3hr workshops and up to
for Healthcare Professionals. Available through the Pharmaceutical Society of 40hrs of self directed learning and group work Prerequisites: PHAR4811 and
Australia. PHAR4812 and PHAR4823 and PHAR4814 Corequisites: Corequisites:
PHAR4821, PHAR4822 Assessment: Workshops (20%), written assignment
(30%), final exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHAR4812
Integrated Dispensing Practice This unit of study aims to expose students to emerging therapeutic
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Parisa Aslani Session: and diagnostic biotechnologies. The unit expands on second and third
Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lec/wk (total approx 8hrs) 1 x 2hr workshop/wk year pharmaceutical science units of study by exploring novel and
and 1 x 2hr laboratory class /wk (total approx 32hrs/sem), approx 16hrs on-line
activities Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811,
developing biotechnologies, such as gene therapy, vaccines, DNA
PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Students must prove competency in arrays, cell therapies, novel diagnostic methods, new drug targets
each component of this unit of study (practical exams, continuous weekly and drugs/therapies as well as clinical development processes.
assessments, dosage calculations assignment, portfolio presentation). This unit Sources of information for new biotechnology developments will be
of study is Pass/Fail. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
explored and practical exercises in interpreting and translating this
Integrated Dispensing Practice links together the skills and knowledge information to patients and other health professionals will be provided.
that students have developed in dispensing and pharmacy practice. This unit of study will foster necessary skills to prepare pharmacists
The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that for their evolving roles associated with the choice, application and
dispensing is not a single event but a process which draws on skills monitoring of new biotherapies. The exercises are designed to support
and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including the development of generic collaborative skills necessary for project
communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using work, such as planning and project management, conflict resolution
a simulated practice environment in which students learn to integrate and written and oral communication skills.
the skills they have developed in dose form preparation with their Textbooks
clinical skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the Foye W.O et. al. Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (5th Ed), Williams and Wilkins
use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the (2002) Shargel L & Yu ABC Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
(1999) Burton, Evans
professional aspects of pharmacy in delivering a patient-centred care.
Textbooks PHAR4821
Australian Medicines Handbook (2012 or 2013) and Australian Pharmaceutical Professional Practice
Formulary (Ed 21 or 22).
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rebekah Moles Session:
Semester 2 Classes: 36hrs of lectures, 27hrs of tutorials, 33hrs of workshops
PHAR4823 and up to 49hrs of self directed learning Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812,
Pharmacy Services and Public Health PHAR4823, PHAR4814 Corequisites: PHAR4822, PHAR4813 Assessment:
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester Tutorial participation and communication (20%), exam(s) (50%), ethics (10%),
1 Classes: 34 x 1hr lectures, 10 x 3hr workshops and up to 25hrs of self directed projects (20%) and satisfactory performance in the forensic exam. Mode of
learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study Corequisites: PHAR4811, delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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This unit of study consolidates previous units from year one to Hughes et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data. A Process Guide and Reference
semester 1 of year four of the curriculum, through the presentation for Healthcare Professionals. Available through the Pharmaceutical Society of
Australia.
and solving of clinical and ethical problems. It continues a focus on
knowledge consolidation, therapeutics, application of knowledge, PHAR4812
continuing professional education practices, pharmacy workplace and Integrated Dispensing Practice
disease state management within a self-directed learning environment Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Parisa Aslani Session:
(problem based learning). The unit consists of lectures, hands-on Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lec/wk (total approx 8hrs) 1 x 2hr workshop/wk
workshop sessions, on-line learning and problem-based tutorial and 1 x 2hr laboratory class /wk (total approx 32hrs/sem), approx 16hrs on-line
classes. activities Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811,
PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Students must prove competency in
Textbooks each component of this unit of study (practical exams, continuous weekly
Pharmacotherapy. A Pathophysiologic Approach. Dipiro, 7th Edition (2008). assessments, dosage calculations assignment, portfolio presentation). This unit
Pharmacy and Poisons legislation is required but is made available in a specific of study is Pass/Fail. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
format for the unit.
Integrated Dispensing Practice links together the skills and knowledge
PHAR4822 that students have developed in dispensing and pharmacy practice.
Clinical Placement The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Jo-anne Brien Session: Semester dispensing is not a single event but a process which draws on skills
2 Classes: Four weeks or equivalent (140 hours) of clinical placement and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including
Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823, PHAR4814 Corequisites:
PHAR4821, PHAR4813 Assessment: Preceptor assessment (50%), portfolio
communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using
(40%), reflective diary (10%). All assessment tasks must be completed. a simulated practice environment in which students learn to integrate
Satisfactory performance in all areas of this unit of study is required. Practical the skills they have developed in dose form preparation with their
field work: Placement at hosting site: 4 x 35 hrs/wk Mode of delivery: Clinical clinical skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the
experience
use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the
This unit of study is entirely comprised of clinical and experiential professional aspects of pharmacy in delivering a patient-centred care.
placements. These placements will be undertaken in settings of Textbooks
professional practice: in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies Australian Medicines Handbook (2012 or 2013) and Australian Pharmaceutical
and clinics and other professional organisation sites. The placements Formulary (Ed 21 or 22).
may include rural as well as metropolitan sites, and involve the public
PHAR4815
and private health sector. Students will document activities undertaken
Research Methods
at the practice site using the portfolio, under the guidance and
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fanfan Zhou Session: Semester
supervision of the preceptor or supervising pharmacist. The portfolio 1 Classes: Data management (approx 18hrs); literature searching and appraisal,
is a guide to professional activities and the Pharmacist Competencies and scientific presentations (approx 8hrs); research methods (approx 39hrs);
Framework. A reflective diary will be included in the assessment. This journal club and seminars (approx 12hrs) and research project. Prerequisites:
unit of study provides the opportunity for students to appreciate the All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823
Assessment: Data management assignment (15%), literature review search
health care setting, professional practice issues, and to apply and strategy and outline (5%), oral scientific presentation (5%), literature review
consolidate their knowledge within the context of the professional manuscript (50%), research protocol defence (20%), and seminar diary (5%).
placement setting. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Fourth Year Honours Research Methods is a component of the Honours elective, and is
designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in research methods
PHAR4811 and problem solving, as well as oral and written scientific
Pharmacotherapeutics communication.The workshop and seminar series in the unit will equip
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bandana Saini Session: Semester students with the advanced research skills needed for their research
1 Classes: 32 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr small group learning and up to 18hrs of projects. Research projects will be commenced in Semester 1 and
self directed learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: completed in Semester 2 under the direct supervision of one or a
PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Final exam (40%), group group of academic staff members.
portfolios (20%), workshop participation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day Textbooks
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. Those recommended by individual lecturers and research project supervisors.
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of PHAR4823

the use of medicines and related appropriate health measures in Pharmacy Services and Public Health
special patient populations (e.g. paediatrics). The unit of study will Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester
draw upon concepts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and clinical 1 Classes: 34 x 1hr lectures, 10 x 3hr workshops and up to 25hrs of self directed
practice. learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study Corequisites: PHAR4811,
PHAR4812, PHAR4814 Assessment: Final exam (50%), group
Through a series of workshops, students will undertake activities assignment/presentation (30%),workshop participation (20%) Mode of delivery:
including case-study analysis, role-plays, problem solving and case Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
presentations. These activities will help students explore information
sources for drug use and integrate knowledge of clinical indices,
the Australian Health Care System, health policy and regulation
laboratory data, medication use history and demographic information
affecting health in Australia and internationally and the role of
to optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients.
pharmacy in public health/ health promotion. We will develop students'
Students will gain 'hands-on' practice in the provision of patient-specific
skills in identifying, accessing and interpreting relevant policy,
medicine use education and explore key issues concerning the
regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of
maintenance of vigilance for medicines use specific to certain
public health including, epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology and
population groups.
pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and
Textbooks assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their
Hughes J, Tenni P and Peterson G. Aged Care Primer. Available through the
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Children's Dosing Companion - Australian
learning and apply this knowledge to address population health care
Medicines Handbook (2014). Up to date research articles and references problems with a special emphasis on achieving the quality, safety and
provided weekly. judicious use of medicines in health care.
Textbooks
Edition.
Pharmaceutical Public Health
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PHAR4830 Integrated Dispensing Practice links together the skills and knowledge
Honours that students have developed in dispensing and pharmacy practice.
Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fanfan Zhou Session: Semester The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that
2 Classes: Journal club and seminars (approx 22 hours in total) and research dispensing is not a single event but a process which draws on skills
project (approx 24-30 hours per week) and monthly meeting (approx 4hrs). and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including
Forensic: Lectures 8hrs Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823,
PHAR4815 Assessment: Research paper manuscript (50%), oral presentation communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using
of research project (20%), supervisor mark for overall research performance a simulated practice environment in which students learn to integrate
(20%) and seminar diary (10%).Satisfactory performance in forensic examination. the skills they have developed in dose form preparation with their
Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day clinical skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the
This unit of study is designed to extend the Pharmacy undergraduate's use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the
knowledge and skills in research practice and problem solving, and professional aspects of pharmacy in delivering a patient-centred care.
written and oral scientific communication acquired in PHAR4815. Textbooks
Honours provides an important basis for those who may wish to branch Australian Medicines Handbook (2012 or 2013) and Australian Pharmaceutical
Formulary (Ed 21 or 22).
into specialised areas and will be particularly useful for those seeking
employment in industry, government, hospital laboratories, research
PHAR4814
institutions and also for those considering continuation to postgraduate
Pharmacy Management I
studies.
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 24 hrs of lectures, 1 x 2hr
The workshop/tutorial/seminar component of the course will assist in tutorial/wk, group work Prerequisites: All third year units of study
the development of advanced research skills and will complement the Corequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823 Assessment: Group
research project. A final research presentation and report describing Assignment and Peer Review (40%), exams (50%), class discussion and
research results and conclusions is to be conducted at the end of the study. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
semester. Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
Textbooks
Those recommended by individual lecturers and research project supervisors. This unit of study focuses on the business skills necessary to manage
Pharmacy and Poisons legislation is required but is made available in a specific either a community or hospital pharmacy. It focuses on three specific
format for the unit. essential topics; accounting and financial management, human
resource management and marketing. Material in each topic is
Fourth Year Rural Major managerially relevant and applied to the pharmacy context.
PHAR4811 Textbooks
Pharmacy Management Custom Textbook, Compiled by J Bussing, PEARSON,
Pharmacotherapeutics 2012
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bandana Saini Session: Semester
1 Classes: 32 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr small group learning and up to 18hrs of PHAR4823
self directed learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites:
PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Final exam (40%), group Pharmacy Services and Public Health
portfolios (20%), workshop participation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day 1 Classes: 34 x 1hr lectures, 10 x 3hr workshops and up to 25hrs of self directed
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study Corequisites: PHAR4811,
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of assignment/presentation (30%),workshop participation (20%) Mode of delivery:
the use of medicines and related appropriate health measures in
special patient populations (e.g. paediatrics). The unit of study will This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of
draw upon concepts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and clinical the Australian Health Care System, health policy and regulation
practice. affecting health in Australia and internationally and the role of
Through a series of workshops, students will undertake activities pharmacy in public health/ health promotion. We will develop students'
including case-study analysis, role-plays, problem solving and case skills in identifying, accessing and interpreting relevant policy,
presentations. These activities will help students explore information regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of
sources for drug use and integrate knowledge of clinical indices, public health including, epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology and
laboratory data, medication use history and demographic information pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and
to optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients. assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their
Students will gain 'hands-on' practice in the provision of patient-specific learning and apply this knowledge to address population health care
medicine use education and explore key issues concerning the problems with a special emphasis on achieving the quality, safety and
maintenance of vigilance for medicines use specific to certain judicious use of medicines in health care.
population groups. Textbooks
Textbooks Pharmaceutical Public Health
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Children's Dosing Companion - Australian PHAR4824
Medicines Handbook (2014). Up to date research articles and references Aboriginal and Rural Health
provided weekly.
Paediatrics Manual. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Handbook. 2nd Credit points: 12 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 21 hrs of lectures, 10 x 2hr
Edition. tutorials, 3hr workshop. Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813,
Hughes et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data. A Process Guide and Reference PHAR4814 Corequisites: PHAR4825, PHAR4826 Assessment: Group
for Healthcare Professionals. Available through the Pharmaceutical Society of assignment/presentation (30%), examination (50%), experiential logbook (20%),
Australia. satisfactory performance in the forensic examination. Practical field work: 3
x 30 hr weeks Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHAR4812 This unit of study introduces students to health issues in rural and
Integrated Dispensing Practice remote communities which may result from the social, environmental
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Parisa Aslani Session: and political underpinnings of these communities. Students will be
Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lec/wk (total approx 8hrs) 1 x 2hr workshop/wk
made aware of diseases which are more prevalent in rural than
activities Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811, metropolitan settings. Issues relating to cultural diversity and
PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Students must prove competency in indigenous health in rural and remote areas will be explored and
each component of this unit of study (practical exams, continuous weekly
assessments, dosage calculations assignment, portfolio presentation). This unit
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different modes of communication and service delivery will be sources for drug use and integrate knowledge of clinical indices,
investigated. laboratory data, medication use history and demographic information
Textbooks to optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients.
A textbook of Australian Rural Heath Students will gain 'hands-on' practice in the provision of patient-specific
Aboriginal Primary Health Care. Pharmacy and Poisons legislation is required medicine use education and explore key issues concerning the
but is made available in a specific format for the unit. maintenance of vigilance for medicines use specific to certain
population groups.
PHAR4825
Rural Clinical Placement Textbooks
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: Relevant portfolio and self Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Children's Dosing Companion - Australian
directed learning activities Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4813, Medicines Handbook (2014). Up to date research articles and references
PHAR4814 Corequisites: PHAR4824, PHAR4826 Assessment: Preceptor provided weekly.
assessment (50%), portfolio (40%), reflective diary (10%) Practical field work: Paediatrics Manual. The Children's Hospital at Westmead Handbook. 2nd
Extended Clinical Placement Mode of delivery: Clinical experience Edition.
Hughes et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data. A Process Guide and Reference
Rural Clinical Placement is an experiential unit of study. Students for Healthcare Professionals. Available through the Pharmaceutical Society of
complete extended placements in a variety of rural and remote Australia.
settings. This unit of study allows students to integrate their knowledge
and skill base within a variety of professional placements. Students PHAR4812
gain an awareness of how patients, pharmacists and other health Integrated Dispensing Practice
professionals interact to ensure Quality Use of Medicines as well as Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Parisa Aslani Session:
an understanding of the role of the pharmacist within the healthcare Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lec/wk (total approx 8hrs) 1 x 2hr workshop/wk
team. activities Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811,
Textbooks PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Students must prove competency in
Latest edition of Australian Medicines Handbook. Therapeutic Guidelines each component of this unit of study (practical exams, continuous weekly
(Complete set). Victorian Drug Usage Advisory Committee. North Melbourne, assessments, dosage calculations assignment, portfolio presentation). This unit
VIC. of study is Pass/Fail. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
PHAR4826 Integrated Dispensing Practice links together the skills and knowledge
Rural Pharmacy Services & Public Health that students have developed in dispensing and pharmacy practice.
Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: 36 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr
The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that
workshops, and up to 18hrs of self-directed learning. Prerequisites: PHAR4811, dispensing is not a single event but a process which draws on skills
PHAR4812, PHAR4813, PHAR4814 Corequisites: PHAR4824, PHAR4825 and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including
Assessment: Final exam (50%), group assignment/presentation (30%), communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using
workshop participation (20%). Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial)
day
a simulated practice environment in which students learn to integrate
the skills they have developed in dose form preparation with their
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of clinical skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the
the Public Health System, the role of pharmacy within the public-health use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the
context, health policy and regulation affecting the functioning of professional aspects of pharmacy in delivering a patient-centred care.
pharmacy and the use of pharmaceuticals in Australia. The unit will Textbooks
focus on Pharmacy services and public health in rural and remote Australian Medicines Handbook (2012 or 2013) and Australian Pharmaceutical
Australia. We will develop students' skills in how to identify, access Formulary (Ed 21 or 22).
and interpret relevant policy, regulatory and public-health literature
and information sources. Topics which underpin understanding of PHAR4814
public health including, pharmaco-epidemiology and Pharmacy Management I
pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 24 hrs of lectures, 1 x 2hr
tutorial/wk, group work Prerequisites: All third year units of study
assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their Corequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823 Assessment: Group
learning by exploring case studies. Students will apply their knowledge Assignment and Peer Review (40%), exams (50%), class discussion and
to address population health care problems with a special emphasis participation (10%). Each assessment task must be passed to pass this unit of
on achieving the quality, safety and judicious use of medicines in study. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
health care in rural and remote Australia. Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
Textbooks This unit of study focuses on the business skills necessary to manage
Pharmaceutical Public Health either a community or hospital pharmacy. It focuses on three specific
A Textbook of Australian Rural Health
essential topics; accounting and financial management, human
Fourth Year International Major resource management and marketing. Material in each topic is
managerially relevant and applied to the pharmacy context.
PHAR4811 Textbooks
Pharmacotherapeutics Pharmacy Management Custom Textbook, Compiled by J Bussing, PEARSON,
2012
1 Classes: 32 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr small group learning and up to 18hrs of
self directed learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4823
PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Final exam (40%), group Pharmacy Services and Public Health
portfolios (20%), workshop participation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day 1 Classes: 34 x 1hr lectures, 10 x 3hr workshops and up to 25hrs of self directed
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study Corequisites: PHAR4811,
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of assignment/presentation (30%),workshop participation (20%) Mode of delivery:
the use of medicines and related appropriate health measures in Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
special patient populations (e.g. paediatrics). The unit of study will
draw upon concepts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and clinical
the Australian Health Care System, health policy and regulation
practice.
affecting health in Australia and internationally and the role of
Through a series of workshops, students will undertake activities pharmacy in public health/ health promotion. We will develop students'
including case-study analysis, role-plays, problem solving and case skills in identifying, accessing and interpreting relevant policy,
presentations. These activities will help students explore information
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regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of PHAR4812

public health including, epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology and Integrated Dispensing Practice
pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Parisa Aslani Session:
assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their Semester 1 Classes: 1 x 2hr lec/wk (total approx 8hrs) 1 x 2hr workshop/wk
learning and apply this knowledge to address population health care and 1 x 2hr laboratory class /wk (total approx 32hrs/sem), approx 16hrs on-line
activities Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: PHAR4811,
problems with a special emphasis on achieving the quality, safety and PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Students must prove competency in
judicious use of medicines in health care. each component of this unit of study (practical exams, continuous weekly
Textbooks assessments, dosage calculations assignment, portfolio presentation). This unit
Pharmaceutical Public Health
Integrated Dispensing Practice links together the skills and knowledge
PHAR4832 that students have developed in dispensing and pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy International Exchange The emphasis is on clinical practice and develops the theme that
Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Paul W Groundwater Session: dispensing is not a single event but a process which draws on skills
Semester 2 Classes: The numbers of practical classes, tutorials/workshops
and lectures in each of the units of study taken will be the same as for the and knowledge from a variety of areas of pharmacy practice, including
full-time students at the host institution. Forensic: Lectures 8hrs, Workshop 3hrs communication with the patient and prescriber. This is achieved using
by distance learning. Prerequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823, a simulated practice environment in which students learn to integrate
PHAR4814 Assessment: The students will be assessed in the coursework the skills they have developed in dose form preparation with their
and examination components agreed by the Faculty and the international host
institution in the same weighting as the full-time students at the host institution. clinical skills, forensic and administrative requirements (including the
This unit of study is Pass/Fail. Satisfactory performance in the forensic use of computer-based dispensing programs), as well as the
examination. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day professional aspects of pharmacy in delivering a patient-centred care.
This unit of study will provide students with the opportunity to Textbooks
Australian Medicines Handbook (2012 or 2013) and Australian Pharmaceutical
experience other healthcare systems through performing coursework Formulary (Ed 21 or 22).
at international universities. The students will attend all classes in
prescribed units of study offered by the host institution. These units PHAR4814
of study will be agreed by the Faculty and the host institution and will Pharmacy Management I
be selected for level, content, and exposure of our students to the Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: 24 hrs of lectures, 1 x 2hr
different healthcare system and roles of a pharmacist in the host tutorial/wk, group work Prerequisites: All third year units of study
country. The overall assessment and workload will be agreed between Corequisites: PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823 Assessment: Group
the two institutions and will be commensurate with 24 credit points. Assignment and Peer Review (40%), exams (50%), class discussion and
Textbooks study. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Those recommended by the units of study at the host institution. Pharmacy and Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
Poisons legislation is required but is made available in a specific format for the
unit. This unit of study focuses on the business skills necessary to manage
either a community or hospital pharmacy. It focuses on three specific
Fourth Year Industrial Major essential topics; accounting and financial management, human
resource management and marketing. Material in each topic is
PHAR4811
managerially relevant and applied to the pharmacy context.
Pharmacotherapeutics
Textbooks
1 Classes: 32 x 1hr lectures, 8 x 3hr small group learning and up to 18hrs of Pharmacy Management Custom Textbook, Compiled by J Bussing, PEARSON,
self directed learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study. Corequisites: 2012
PHAR4812, PHAR4814, PHAR4823 Assessment: Final exam (40%), group
portfolios (20%), workshop participation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal PHAR4823
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day Pharmacy Services and Public Health
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester
1 Classes: 34 x 1hr lectures, 10 x 3hr workshops and up to 25hrs of self directed
This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of learning Prerequisites: All third year units of study Corequisites: PHAR4811,
the use of medicines and related appropriate health measures in PHAR4812, PHAR4814 Assessment: Final exam (50%), group
special patient populations (e.g. paediatrics). The unit of study will assignment/presentation (30%),workshop participation (20%) Mode of delivery:
draw upon concepts in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics and clinical
practice. This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of
Through a series of workshops, students will undertake activities the Australian Health Care System, health policy and regulation
including case-study analysis, role-plays, problem solving and case affecting health in Australia and internationally and the role of
presentations. These activities will help students explore information pharmacy in public health/ health promotion. We will develop students'
sources for drug use and integrate knowledge of clinical indices, skills in identifying, accessing and interpreting relevant policy,
laboratory data, medication use history and demographic information regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of
to optimise drug therapy in response to the needs of individual patients. public health including, epidemiology/pharmacoepidemiology and
Students will gain 'hands-on' practice in the provision of patient-specific pharmacoeconomics will also be addressed. Through workshops and
medicine use education and explore key issues concerning the assignments, students will be given the opportunity to integrate their
maintenance of vigilance for medicines use specific to certain learning and apply this knowledge to address population health care
population groups. problems with a special emphasis on achieving the quality, safety and
Textbooks judicious use of medicines in health care.
Hughes J, Tenni P and Peterson G. Aged Care Primer. Available through the Textbooks
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Children's Dosing Companion - Australian Pharmaceutical Public Health
Medicines Handbook (2014). Up to date research articles and references
provided weekly.
PHAR4831
Edition. Pharmacy Industrial Placement
Hughes et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data. A Process Guide and Reference Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Paul W Groundwater Session:
for Healthcare Professionals. Available through the Pharmaceutical Society of Semester 2 Classes: Students will be allocated a full-time workload in the host
Australia. organization.Forensic: Lectures 8hrs, Workshop 3hrs. Prerequisites:
PHAR4811, PHAR4812, PHAR4823, PHAR4814 Assessment: Students will
be assessed through the submission of two reports, detailing their activities and
the activities they have contributed to. The initial report will provide a background
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about the industrial host, their area of pharmaceutical activity, and an introduction
to the activities to be performed on the placement (40%). The second report
will give a detailed description of the work performed, its relevance and how
the work translates to health practitioners, patients, policy makers, the host
organization or other stakeholders (60%). The industrial host will also be asked
to provide a brief assessment of the student's performance on their placement
and will be assessed as Pass/Fail. Satisfactory performance is required in the
forensic examination. Mode of delivery: Professional practice
This unit of study will provide students with the opportunity to

experience the practice of pharmacy in one of a range of
industrial/organisational settings. Students will contribute to the
activities of the host organisation, e.g. helping to develop and prepare
consumer-relevant information sheets on managing medicines. The
overall workload will be agreed and will be commensurate with 24
credit points.
Textbooks
Those recommended by the host institution. Pharmacy and Poisons legislation
is required but is made available in a specific format for the unit.
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Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
The Master of Pharmacy is a two-year postgraduate degree by coursework with a full-time study load. If you already hold a university degree,
this course provides you with the academic qualification needed to begin the registration process to become a pharmacist.
With a strong practical focus, the Master of Pharmacy is designed to deliver graduates advanced clinical skills, ready for prominent roles in all
aspects of the profession and for leadership in the use of innovative evidence-based practice.
The course offers a mix of lectures, tutorials, labs, small group work, problem-based learning and clinical placements which develop valuable
practical skills and experience.
Master of Pharmacy
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code Course title

MAPHARMA-01 Master of Pharmacy
The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.
3 Master's type
The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) To be eligible for admission to the degree, an applicant must:
(a) have a prior bachelor’s degree
(b) meet the minimum requirement for Grade Point Average (GPA) OR the Graduate Australian Medical Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
OR the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
(c) meet a minimum of 42 out of 54 credit points, or equivalent, in seven prerequisite subjects (chemistry, pharmacology, physiology,
human biology, biochemistry, calculus, statistics) at university level
(d) have English language proficiency (if relevant).
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Master of Pharmacy.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Master of Pharmacy a candidate must complete a prescribed course of 96 credit points of units of study.
6 Additional requirements prior to commencing clinical placements
(1) Information about the procedures for gaining clearance for clinical placements will be provided after enrolment.
(2) Student clearance for clinical placements
The New South Wales Department of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This
involves a criminal record check according to NSW Health policy.
(3) Prohibited employment declaration
All students should complete a prohibited employment declaration as required by the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
(4) Immunisation
All students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisation against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements.
The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NSW Health guidelines.
7 Progression rules
(1) Candidates can enrol in the course with 12 credit points of prerequisite subjects outstanding as long as these units of study are completed
by the end of the first year of the Master of Pharmacy.
(2) Except with the permission of the Faculty, candidates may not take second year units of study until they have gained credit for all 48
credit points in first year units of study.
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their
candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the
time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for
completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

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points
Year 1
PCOL5001 6 Semester 1
Current Topics in Pharmacology
PHAR5513 6 Semester 1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1A
Pharmaceutical Science
PHAR5516 6 C PHAR5513 and PHAR5515 Semester 2
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1B
Pharmaceutics 1B
Pharmacy Practice A
PHAR5505 12 P PHAR5518 Intensive
Clinical Residency 1 February
Year 2
PHAR5507 6 P PHAR5517 Semester 2
Dispensing Practice
PHAR5508 6 P PHAR5518 and PHAR5505 Semester 1
Pharmacy Practice B
Pharmaceutics 2A
PHAR5506 6 P PHAR5513, PHAR5516 Semester 1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 Note: Department permission required for enrolment
PHAR5509 6 P PHAR5517 Semester 2
Integrated Pharmaceutics C PHAR5514
Pharmacy Practice C
PHAR5512 12 C PHAR5508 and PHAR5510 Semester 2
Clinical Residency 2

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Unit of study descriptions PHAR5516

Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1B
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof David Hibbs Session: Semester
Year 1 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/tutorials per week, 10 hours of self-directed learning
Corequisites: PHAR5513 and PHAR5515 Assessment: 2 x 1.5 hr exams
PCOL5001 (65%); laboratories & workshops (35%) Practical field work: 4hr laboratory
Current Topics in Pharmacology practical and 2 x 3hrs herbal workshops Mode of delivery: Normal
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: DrHilary Lloyd Session: Semester
1 Classes: 3 hrs per week consisting of lectures (1 per week), 2 laboratory
classes and 9 case-based learning workshops. Assessment: final examination
This unit of study utilises the knowledge gained in PHAR5513
(55%), two lecture quizzes (10%) in-semester assessments (35%) Mode of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1A to develop students' ability to apply
delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day basic scientific and medicinal chemistry concepts in the rationalization
of observed biological activities for a series of drug molecules. The
This unit aims to develop students' understanding of the therapeutic unit of study will be presented as a series of discrete topic areas based
applications of drugs based on their underlying pharmacodynamic on therapeutic classes (hormonal, cardiovascular, herbal medicines,
and pharmacokinetic properties, concentrating on the pharmacology central nervous system, chemotherapy, antihistamines,
of agentsthat arewidely used in Australia and exploring issues related photochemotherapy and sunscreens) and macromolecular targets
to the use and safety of these agents. (enzyme, G-protein coupled receptor, nuclear receptor). Lectures will
be supported by self-directed learning and tutorials. Students will also
PHAR5513
undertake quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1A
computer-based workshops and herbal medicine practicals as well
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Thomas Balle Session: Semester
1 Classes: 2 x lectures/wk, 5 x 2hr tutorials, 4 x 4hr workshops and self-directed
as prepare a herbal medicine assay and oral presentation. These
learning Assessment: Exam (60%), laboratories (20%), and molecular modeling learning activities will further develop students' skills in critical thinking,
(20%) Practical field work: 3 x 4hr labs Mode of delivery: Normal the use of information technology and report writing.
Textbooks
This unit will explore the physicochemical properties of drugs and how Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (6th edn), edited by TL Lemke&DA
Williams, Williams & Wilkins, 2008
this determines the interactions of small molecules (drugs) with Medicinal Chemistry (4th edn), Patrick (2009)
biological macromolecules (enzymes and receptors). All stages in the
process of drug design and development will be investigated, including PHAR5517
computational drug design, structure activity studies, synthesis and Pharmaceutics 1B
activity assays. Students will also gain experience in a variety of Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Veysel Kayser Session:
experimental techniques related to drug design. In addition, students Semester 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/week Corequisites: PHAR5515
will develop skills including critical thinking, the use of information Assessment: Final exam (60%), minor exam (10%), laboratory practicals (30%)
Practical field work: Laboratory work, 4hr/week for consecutive 2 weeks Mode
technology and report writing. of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Textbooks
Patrick GL. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (5th ed). Oxford University In this unit of study students learn to evaluate the physicochemical
Press, 2013 principles, design, formulation, and manufacture of pharmaceutical
dose forms. The formulation of liquid dose forms including parenteral,
PHAR5515 nasal, ophthalmic and aural products is discussed. Related topics
Pharmaceutical Science such as diffusion and dissolution of drugs, drug solubilisation, surface
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ramin Rohanizadeh Session: and interfacial tension, surface active materials, micelle formation,
Semester 1 Classes: 2 x lec/week Assessment: 2 x 1.5hr exams (60%),
microbiology labs and workshops (10%), drug molecular properties workshops
pharmaceutical complexes and drug-packaging interactions are
(10%), metabolism workshops (10%), toxicology workshops (10%) Practical covered. Other topics covered in this unit include solid dose forms
field work: 1 x 3hr workshop or lab/week Mode of delivery: Normal and particle science, rheology, dispersion dose forms including
(lecture/lab/tutorial) day suspensions, colloidal dispersions, and emulsions; topical dose forms
This unit of study will provide an introduction to the concepts required and semisolids; inhalation pharmaceutical aerosols; protein and
for the study of Pharmacy and integrate knowledge from the various peptide drugs and formulations; rectal products; novel drug delivery
sub-disciplines within the Pharmaceutical Sciences. Topics studied technologies. Aspects pertaining to the stability of dose forms are also
include sterilisation methods, chemical antimicrobial agents, cleanroom presented in this unit.
technology, physicochemical/molecular properties underlying drug Textbooks
action, drug metabolism, bioactivation and inactivation, identification Aulton M.E. Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design (7th edn)
Churchill Livingston
of drugs and their metabolites, and toxicology. These concepts will A.T. Florence & D Attwood Physicochemical Principles of Pharmacy,
be further explored in workshop formats. Pharmaceutical Press 4th Edition, 2006
Textbooks
Denyer SP, Hodges NA & Gorman SP. Hugo & Russell's Pharmaceutical PHAR5518
Microbiology, 7th edition, Blackwell, 2004. D.A. Williams & T.L. Lemke eds. Pharmacy Practice A
Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, 5th edition, Lippincott, Williams & Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Erica Sainsbury Session: Semester
Wilkins, 2002. Wallwork, S.C. & Grant, D.J.W. Physical Chemistry for students 2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk and 2 x 2hr tutorials/wk Corequisites: PHAR5505
of Pharmacy and Biology, 3rd edition, New York: Longman, 1977. Casarett and Assessment: Tutorial contribution (30%), exams (oral and written) (70%) Mode
Doull's toxicology: the basic science of poisons. 6th edition, 2001. D.G. Watson. of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Pharmaceutical Analysis, 2nd edition, Churchill-Livingstone, 2005.
This unit of study is the first of three integrated units (Pharmacy
Practice A, Pharmacy Practice B and Pharmacy Practice C) that will
be completed during the MPharm program. It will commence with an

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introduction to the profession of pharmacy, the Australian health care recommendations. The lectures cover legal aspects of the prescribing
and drug distribution systems, and the National Medicines Policy, and supply of scheduled medicines.
including the National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines. Themes Textbooks
such as evidence based practice, pharmacoepidemiology, drug Australian Medicines Handbook 2014 or 2015
information, medication safety, ethics and communication skills will Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary 22nd edition
be introduced early in the unit of study and will then be revisited and
reinforced in the remainder of Pharmacy Practice A, as well as PHAR5508
throughout Pharmacy Practice B and C. There will be lectures and Pharmacy Practice B
tutorials which cover over the counter medications in preparation for Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Betty Chaar Session: Semester
1 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk and 2 x 2hr tutorials/wk Prerequisites: PHAR5518
your placement units. During the second half of semester, a number and PHAR5505 Assessment: Tutorial participation and contribution (10%),
of therapeutics topics will be covered in a problem-based learning written medication review report (10%), mid-semester exam (20%), final exam
format. Practice-based tutorials will be supplemented with relevant (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
therapeutics lectures and other learning resources. Students will
This unit of study is a continuation of Pharmacy Practice A. A number
explore the role of the pharmacist in advising on primary and self care,
of therapeutics topics will be covered in a problem-based learning
performing clinical interventions, conducting medication reviews,
format. Practice-based case-study tutorials will be supplemented with
monitoring therapeutic outcomes and participating in therapeutic
relevant therapeutics lectures and other learning resources. Students
decision making within these therapeutic areas. There will also be an
will explore the role of the pharmacist in advising on primary and self
introduction to workplace communication and Pharmacy management
care, performing clinical interventions, conducting medication reviews,
at the end of semester.
oral and written communication skills with consumers and other
Textbooks
healthcare professionals; monitoring therapeutic outcomes and
Therapeutic Guidelines, Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd, North Melbourne, Vic.
(latest editions) participating in therapeutic decision making within these therapeutic
Australian Medicines Handbook, Rossi S (ed), 2011 areas. This unit of study will facilitate students to gain in-depth
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (4th edn), Walker R, Whittlesea C (eds), knowledge about the pharmacotherapy of disease states and delivery
2007 of cognitive pharmacy services in practice through both educational
lectures and self-directed learning techniques.
PHAR5505
Clinical Residency 1 Themes such as evidence based practice, pharmacoepidemiology,
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Jo-anne Brien Session:
drug information including the use of Consumer Medicine Information
Intensive February Classes: Practical experience Prerequisites: PHAR5518 statements [CMI], medication safety, cognitive pharmacy services,
Assessment: Preceptor Evaluation (50%), Portfolio including reflective diary ethics and communication skills will be incorporated throughout the
(50%). All assessment tasks must be completed. Satisfactory performance in unit of study. Pharmacy management, human resources and career
all areas of this unit of study is required. Practical field work: 4 weeks (or
equivalent) experiential placement - ~35hrs per week. To be conducted between
building are also covered in this unit of study.
the end of Semester Two in Year One and completed before the the beginning Textbooks
ofSemester Onein Year Two. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience Therapeutic Guidelines, Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd, North Melbourne, Vic.
(latest edition) Australian Medicines Handbook, Rossi S (latest edition) Clinical
The overall objective of the Unit of Study is to complement Units of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (latest edition), Walker R, Whittlesea C (latest
Study already undertaken in on-campus course work, and to develop edition) Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook ISBN Number:
experience in practice and knowledge of professional settings. This 9780646570198
Unit of Study is focussed on professional practice settings, and is
PHAR5514
normally conducted in community pharmacies, although may include
Pharmaceutics 2A
some hospital pharmacy placements (as available) - where the student
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ingrid Gelissen Session: Semester
will observe, and participate in - professional practice. A portfolio of 1 Classes: 3-5 x lectures/wk and 2hr workshops scheduled as required
activities designed for the practice setting is a guide to assist Assessment: Quizzes (summative and formative) (30%), workshops formative,
self-directed learning. The activities also are triggers for students to (10%), final examination (summative) (60%). All assessments are compulsory.
appreciate and develop their knowledge of the Professional Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Competencies Framework for pharmacists. Students are prompted This unit of study is intended to provide knowledge in a number of
to be reflective in their learning through the experiential learning fundamental areas that guide and provide evidence to support the
program and will write a reflective commentary during the placement safe, effective and ethical use of medicines.These fundamental areas
for assessment - to be included in the portfolio. of knowledge start with an understanding of the relationship between
drugs interacting with target sites in the body and the effect produced
Year 2 (i.e. pharmacodynamic principles) and understanding the physiological
and physicochemical factors that govern the movement of drugs
PHAR5507
around the body and the time course of exposure of body tissues and
Dispensing Practice
blood to drugs (i.e. pharmacokinetics). These principles involve
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Erica Sainsbury Session: Semester
2 Classes: 6hrs of lectures, 19 x 2hr tutorials Prerequisites: PHAR5517 developing concepts and models to explain drug activity in patients
Assessment: Practical exams (30%), written exam (30%), continuous practical and to guide appropriate drug dosage selection.
assessment (30%), dispensing portfolio (10%). Satisfactory performance in all This unit will also explore reasons behind variability in response to
areas of this unit of study is required. Practical field work: 7 x 3hr practicals
and 5 x 2hr practicals Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day medicines among different individuals. The effects of disease, other
drugs, demographics and the genetic basis for variable response will
This unit of study gives an introduction to dispensing practice, accuracy be introduced. Basic pharmacogenetic principles for explaining and
in dispensing, legal aspects of dispensing prescriptions, procedures predicting pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variability in
for dispensing prescriptions, documentation of dispensing procedures, response will be explored.
containers and labelling of dispensed medicines, dispensing of Students are also exposed to the notion that medicines may produce
particular formulations, effect of changing formulation variables on adverse effects (as well as beneficial ones). The mechanisms
the physical properties and efficacy of pharmaceutical products, underlying adverse reactions to drugs and how these are classified
dispensing and therapeutics and dosage. A series of workshops and are explored as are the principles for detecting and avoiding these
practical classes assists students to develop the skills necessary to effects.
dispense and critically assess a variety of pharmaceutical products
Ultimately, many options often exist to manage illness. While the
and a range of proprietary items, as well as facilitating the development
fundamental principles described above assist in understanding how
of error-detection skills. During the second half of the semester, the
individual drugs should be used, they do not alone provide knowledge
process of dispensing is extended to include therapeutic aspects and
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to select among alternative options. This unit will introduce students pharmacoepidemiology, drug information, medication safety, ethics
to methods that are used to provide evidence of efficacy and safety and communication skills will be incorporated throughout the unit of
of different therapeutic options and to define the place in therapy of study.
these options. To do this, the principles that underpin evidence based Textbooks
medicine (including the clinical trial and pharmacoepidemiology) and Therapeutic Guidelines. Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd, North Melbourne, Vic.,
the notion of levels of evidence are introduced. Exposure to these latest editions Australian Medicines Handbook, Rossi S (ed), 2012
principles is intended to develop in students a basic understanding of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (4th edn), Walker R, Whittlesea C (eds),
2007
how to critically evaluate therapeutic options.
PHAR5512
PHAR5506 Clinical Residency 2
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Andrew McLachlan Session:
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rebecca Roubin Session: Semester 2 Classes: Clinical experience Corequisites: PHAR5508 and
Semester 1 Classes: 2 x 1hr lectures/wk and 7 x 3hr workshops as well as PHAR5510 Assessment: For each block: Preceptor Evaluation (50%), Portfolio,
self-directed learning Prerequisites: PHAR5513, PHAR5516 Assessment: Case/Project and Reflective Diary (50%). All assessment tasks must be
Exam (50%), Biopharmaceuticals workshop (15%), Antibiotics resistance completed. Satisfactory performance in all areas of this unit of study is required
workshop (15%), Emerging therapeutics workshop (20%) Mode of delivery: Practical field work: 3 weeks clinical placement - ~35hrs per week normally
Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day in July. Mode of delivery: Clinical experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
This is an experiential unit of study. Off-campus placements will
The aim of this unit of study is to explore recent advances in drug provide students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and
technology and to illustrate how basic research underpins clinical skill-base within clinical and professional settings. The sites may
practice and pharmaceutical care. Students will be exposed to the include primary and tertiary health care settings (community and
newly developed and "up-and-coming" biotechnologies such as gene hospital), general and specialist practice in rural and metropolitan
therapy, immunotherapies and prodrugs in the context of neurological areas, professional organisations and Quality Use of Medicines
disorders, inflammatory diseases, cancer and AIDS. Students will also settings, as well as, government and the pharmaceutical industry.
obtain molecular insights into the actions of natural products. On Students will create a portfolio that records their activities during the
successful completion of this unit of study, students will: be aware of placement block. The activities are triggers for students to appreciate
the latest advances in drug technology; understand how basic research and develop their knowledge of the Professional Competencies
underpins clinical practice and pharmaceutical care; have developed Framework for pharmacists. The portfolio materials for students at a
advanced literature searching skills and be able to comprehend the clinical site will also include a case report prepared by the student.
work in original research articles and extract the relevant information The Case Report can be submitted for formative feedback, and the
from those articles; have improved their writing and oral communication Case Report will be submitted as part of the Portfolio for summative
skills; and comprehend the role chemistry plays in determining the assessment. Students at non clinical placement sites may submit the
molecular basis of drug action.This unit of study will hone the student's results of a placement project as part of their Portfolio. Students are
critical thinking, literature searching and scientific presentation skills prompted to be reflective in their learning through the experiential
- thus equipping the students with the essential skills for life-long learning program and will write a reflective diary during the placement
learning. for assessment to be included in the Portfolio.
Textbooks
Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry; Thomas L Lemke, David A Williams,
Victoria F Roche & S. William Zito, LWW, 6th Ed, 2008. Immunology for
Pharmacy; Flaherty, Elsevier, 2012.
PHAR5509
Integrated Pharmaceutics
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fanfan Zhou Session: Semester
2 Classes: 3 x 1hr lectures/wk and 1 x 3hr workshop/wk Prerequisites:
PHAR5517 Corequisites: PHAR5514 Assessment: Exam (40%) and
workshop presentations/assignments/reports (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal
This unit of study aims to expose students to several themes

associated with new drug development. As an integrated
pharmaceutics course, this unit covers the topics of preclinical
screening, ADME and animal testing, pre-formulation, formulation,
bioinformatics in drug development and finally product marketing and
post marketing responsibilities. Themes will be introduced in the form
of lectures presented by the faculty as well as invited scientific
professionals.
PHAR5510
Pharmacy Practice C
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Stephen Carter Session: Semester
2 Classes: 3 x lectures/wk and 2 x 2hr tutorials/wk Corequisites: PHAR5508
Assessment: Tutorial contribution (30%) and exams (70%) Mode of delivery:
This unit of study is a continuation of Pharmacy Practice A and B. A

number of therapeutics topics will be covered in a problem-based
learning format. Practice-based tutorials will be supplemented with
relevant therapeutics lectures and other learning resources. Students
will explore the role of the pharmacist in advising on primary and self
care, performing clinical interventions, conducting medication reviews,
monitoring therapeutic outcomes, participating in therapeutic decision
making and involvement in health promotion and public health within
these therapeutic areas. Themes such as evidence based practice,
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Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
The Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice is a two-year program which incorporates an Intern Training Program into the first year to allow
pharmacy graduates to meet the legislative requirements to register as a pharmacist in Australia then complete a formal, postgraduate qualification
by undertaking an (optional) additional year of study.
The certificate is also available to registered pharmacists who wish to obtain a formal, postgraduate qualification. Registered pharmacists will
complete the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice in two years of part-time study; they will undertake one core unit of study in place of the
units relating to the Intern Training Program and three elective units of study.

Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
Code Course title

GCPHAPRA-01 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
The attendance pattern for this course is part time.
(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2) Admission to candidature requires a bachelor's degree or higher award in Pharmacy from the University of Sydney, or qualifications
deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent.
(3) To commence the Intern Training Program component of the course, applicants must hold provisional (intern) pharmacist registration
with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or successfully apply within 90 days of commencing the course)
(4) Fully registered pharmacists are also eligible to enrol in the course (excluding the Intern Training Program component).
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Units of Study table for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy
Practice.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including core
units and electives as specified below:
(a) Applicants who hold current pharmacist practitioner registration upon admission must complete PHAR7110 plus three elective units,
which must not include PHAR7111 or PHAR7121 (Intern Training Program).
(b) Applicants who are eligible to undertake the Intern Training Program upon admission must complete PHAR7111 and PHAR7121 plus
two elective units, which must not include PHAR7110.
(3) Upon completion of PHAR7111 and PHAR7121 (the Intern Training Program) candidates are issued an ITP Certificate of Completion
to enable their application for pharmacist practitioner registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

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points
Applied Pharmacy Practice I
Healthy Ageing Pharmacy Practice
PHAR7110 6 N PHAR7121, PHAR7111 Semester 1
Fundamentals of Contemporary Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Practice
Diabetes Mellitus
Applied Pharmacy Practice II
Mental Health
Cardiovascular and Renal

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Units of study descriptions prevention (with emphasis on pharmacological interventions designed

to reduce mortality and chronic disease), management of chronic
disease, medication management in hospitals and the community,
PHAR7111
medication reviews, home visits and communication skills (including
Applied Pharmacy Practice I
inter-professional communication).
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Erica Sainsbury Session: Semester
1 Classes: Two 2-day seminar series for face-to-face teaching and learning,
four moderated online discussion blocks, and continuous flexible delivery. PHAR7110
Assessment: Satisfactory contribution to online discussion groups. Satisfactory Fundamentals of Contemporary Practice
mark in multiple choice exam. Attendance and satisfactory participation during Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 1 Classes: Classes will delivered through
small group tutorials and other seminar activities (100%). Mode of delivery: on-line discussions, case studies and role plays. Prohibitions: PHAR7121,
Distance education/intensive on campus PHAR7111 Assessment: On-line quizzes, satisfactory participation in on-line
discussions, assignments (100%). Mode of delivery: Online
Note: Department permission required for enrolment. Applied Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
Pharmacy Practice I develops the technical, clinical, personal and
professional skills acquired as a pharmacy graduate that form the Note: Department permission required for enrolment
basis of future practice. This unit of study uses multiple methods of This unit of study covers the principles of evidence-based medicine;
delivery to explore the range of issues that are relevant to the quantitative and qualitative interpretation of research evidence; the
day-to-day practice of pharmacy. The issues include: systematic application of pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics in medication
approach to problem solving; therapeutics; evidence based practice; and dose selection and regimens; essential communication skills
patient monitoring; symptomology; patient outcomes; methods of required to provide contemporary pharmacy services. This unit of
improving adherence; multiple medication management; study is a core unit for participants who are ineligible to enrol in
pharmaceutical care; standards and competencies for pharmacy PHAR7111 and PHAR7121.
practice; community pharmacy practice; hospital pharmacy practice;
ethics; legal aspects; multidisciplinary approach to healthcare; primary PHAR7123
care; over- the-counter medicines; communication and counselling; Diabetes Mellitus
public health; pharmaceutical calculations; risk management; dealing Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ines Krass Session: Semester
with difficult clients, staff situations and other healthcare practitioners. 1 Classes: Content will be provided through self-directed on line learning
This unit of study will develop graduates' independence and life-long modules with associated cases and classes through on-line discussions.
Assessment: Participation in on-line discussions, learning portfolio and
learning skills of communication, capacity for enquiry and research, assignments (100%). Mode of delivery: Online
critical thought and analysis, problem solving, teamwork, numeracy
and effective use of information technology. This unit of study covers the physiology and pathophysiology of the
This unit of study comprises monthly case problems related to specific regulation of glucose metabolism; aetiology, treatment and monitoring
practice issues which will explore all the relevant professional issues of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes including interpretation of
for pharmacy practitioners. Moderated discussion forums in small relevant clinical and laboratory tests; evidence-based pharmacological
groups will explore the relevant issues around the case problem each and non-pharmacological management; management and prevention
month. Face to face seminars will cover relevant issues including of co-morbidities, public health approaches to the prevention of
evidence based practice, competencies, framework for practice, public diabetes, the role of the specialist diabetes pharmacist supporting
health policy, privacy issues, communication and counselling and self-management, education and medication management of patients.
specific aspects of clinical pharmacy. Emphasis will be given to
problem-solving, communication and responding to symptoms. PHAR7121
Scenarios where legal, social and workplace issues come into play Applied Pharmacy Practice II
will be included. The syllabus is orientated to issues that arise in the Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Erica Sainsbury Session: Semester
2 Classes: Two 2-day seminars series for face-to-face teaching and learning,
day-to-day practice of pharmacy. Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy three moderated online discussion blocks, and continuous flexible delivery.
graduates undertaking their pre-registration experience in community Assessment: Satisfactory contribution to online discussion groups. Completion
pharmacy will be exposed to issues relevant to hospital pharmacy, of forensic examination. Attendance and satisfactory participation during small
and vice versa.This unit of study will develop graduates' independence group tutorials and other seminars activities. Satisfactory completion of portfolio
and three competency assessments (100%). Mode of delivery: Distance
and life-long learning skills of communication, capacity for enquiry education/intensive on campus
and research, critical thought and analysis, problem solving, teamwork,
numeracy and effective use of information technology. Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Applied Pharmacy Practice II further develops the technical, clinical,
PHAR7112 personal and professional skills acquired as a pharmacy graduate
Healthy Ageing Pharmacy Practice that form the basis of future practice. This unit of study uses multiple
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Andrew McLachlan Session: methods of delivery to explore the range of issues that are relevant
Semester 1 Classes: Classes will delivered through on-line reading and
discussions, case studies and practice based experiences. Assessment: On-line
to the day-to-day practice of pharmacy. The issues include: systematic
discussions, assignments and medication reviews (100%). Mode of delivery: approach to problem solving; therapeutics; evidence based practice;
Online patient monitoring; symptomology; patient outcomes; methods of
improving adherence; multiple medication management;
Note: Department permission required for enrolment pharmaceutical care; standards and competencies for pharmacy
This unit of study focuses on understanding the role of pharmacists practice; community pharmacy practice; hospital pharmacy practice;
in medication management for older people. The course reading ethics; legal aspects; multidisciplinary approach to healthcare; primary
includes material from the following areas: demographics and care; over- the-counter medicines; communication and counselling;
epidemiology, physiological changes associated with ageing, common public health; pharmaceutical calculations; risk management; dealing
health problems in older people, health promotion and disease with difficult clients, staff situations and other healthcare practitioners.

This unit of study will develop graduates' independence and life-long

learning skills of communication, capacity for enquiry and research,
critical thought and analysis, problem solving, teamwork, numeracy
and effective use of information technology.
PHAR7122
Mental Health
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Timothy Chen Session:
Semester 2 Classes: Discussion forums, assignments and readings.
Assessment: Online quizzes, satisfactory participation and contribution to
discussion forums and completion of assignmentscase studies and participation
in online discussions (100%). Mode of delivery: Online

This unit of study will cover the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis,
treatment and monitoring of the following common mental health
problems: anxiety & obsessional disorders, depression, substance
abuse, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders amongst other conditions.
This unit of study will focus particularly on medication management
issues in consumers with these conditions and the pharmacist's role
in managing these consumers. It will also focus on the role of the
pharmacist within the broader mental health care system in Australia.
PHAR7113
Cardiovascular and Renal
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Jonathan Penm Session: Semester
2 Classes: Classes will delivered through on-line discussions, case studies and
role plays. Assessment: On-line quizzes, satisfactory participation in on-line
discussions, assignments (100%). Mode of delivery: Online
This unit of study covers the physiology and pathophysiology of the

cardiovascular and renal systems; aetiology, treatment, management
and monitoring of patients with renal (including acute and chronic
renal failure) and cardiovascular disease (including hypertension,
heart failure, coronary heart disease, lipid disorders); interpretation
of relevant clinical and laboratory tests; pharmacological and
non-pharmacological management; the role of the specialist
cardiovascular/renal pharmacist in management and education of
patients and other health care practitioners; public health approaches
to the prevention of cardiovascular and renal disease; management
and prevention of co-morbidities.
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Master of Philosophy
The degree may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum period of candidature will be one year with a maximum of two
years for students enrolled on a full-time basis. For students enrolled on a part-time basis, the minimum period of candidature is two years, and
four years maximum.
Candidates complete a 6 credit point unit of study on research methods plus courses or units of study which may be prescribed by the head of
the discipline. You will carry out supervised research on a topic approved by the faculty on the recommendation of the postgraduate coordinator
and write a thesis embodying the results of this research that passes examination. The degree is awarded on the successful examination of a
thesis based on original research.
of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the 'HDR Rule'), the Academic Board resolutions relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
and the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended).
Course resolutions
Part 1: Preliminary
1 Course codes
Code Course and stream title

RMPHLPHA-01 Master of Philosophy
Part 2: Admission requirements

2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(1) To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or have completed the requirements
for a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or other approved institution, in a subject area related to the proposed course of
advanced study and research, with:
(a) first or second class honours; or
(b) a result of at least a Credit grade in the highest relevant unit of study.
(2) The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided
that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Board of Postgraduate Studies are equivalent to those
prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(1) An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty:
(a) satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(b) a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator in which the work is to be undertaken;
and
(c) a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis
will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.
(2) In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that he or she will have sufficient time available
to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
4 Credit transfer
The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
The Chair of the Board of Postgraduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Postgraduate Coordinator, will appoint a supervisor and
associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher
degree supervision.
6 Control of candidature
The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.
7 Location of candidature and attendance
The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.
Part 4: Requirements
8 Degree requirements
(1) To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a) successfully complete any specified probationary requirements and conditions of candidature;
(b) successfully complete prescribed units of study;
(c) conduct research on the approved topic; and
(d) write a thesis embodying the results of the research that passes the examination.

9 The thesis
(1) A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the HDR Rule.
(2) The thesis will be no more than 60,000 words, except with the permission of the postgraduate coordinator.
Part 5: Enrolment and progression

10 Probation
(1) A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions
of the HDR Rule.
(2) In the probationary period each candidate must:
(a) complete a 6 credit point research methods unit of study as required by the postgraduate coordinator;
(b) develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and postgraduate coordinator;
(c) demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree; and
(d) meet any conditions set by the Board of Postgraduate Studies and the Faculty.
11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
12 Mode of attendance
The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice but is subject to approval by the Board of
Postgraduate Studies.
13 Discontinuation of candidature
A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
14 Suspension of candidature
A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Leave of absence
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Progress
A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually
according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
Part 6: Examination
17 Form of the thesis
A candidate must ensure that the thesis prepared for examination is typewritten and bound according to the Academic Board resolutions of
the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
18 Examination of the thesis
(1) Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of
Philosophy, except that:
(a) three copies of the thesis shall be submitted by the candidate;
(b) two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University and not a clinical academic
title-holder of the Faculty; and
(c) the Board of Postgraduate Studies will act in place of the PhD Award Sub-Committee.
19 Award of the degree
The degree is awarded at the Pass level only.
Part 7: Other
(1) These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January.
(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 shall complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at
the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The
Dean or Associate Dean may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that
extend beyond this time.
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points
PHAR6000 6 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Semester 1
Research Methods

42
Unit of study descriptions

PHAR6000
Research Methods
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Wojciech Chrzanowski Session: Semester 1 Classes: Workshops/tutorials Assessment: Oral presentation and journal
article (5%), statistics oral presentation (10%), statistics project logbook (5%), faculty seminar attendance (5%), research project proposal (25%), written report (40%)
and supervisor's feedback (10%). Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment.
Through coursework, assignments, reports and presentations, the unit of study develops the generic skills required to undertake research at a
postgraduate level. The main activities are the literature review, laboratory safety, data management, research project design, scientific writing
and oral presentation. In addition, each discipline has the option to expand on these core methodologies as seen appropriate by the Head of
Discipline in which the candidate is undertaking their research component.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Course code: PB000
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is a University degree governed by Resolutions set down by the Academic Board. Candidates should be
familiar with the Academic Board documents Degree of Doctor of Philosophy and University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011.
See the Policy Register at sydney.edu.au/policies for the most up-to-date versions of these resolutions.

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Research themes
Research themes
Research at the Faculty of Pharmacy is structured around themes that closely reflect the Australian government’s health priorities:
• cancer
• cardiovascular disease and diabetes
• healthy ageing
• mental health, and
• respiratory disease.
The research covers a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, including:
• the design, synthesis, testing and mechanism of action of drugs

• studies on advanced drug delivery
• investigation of the fate of drugs in humans including pharmacogenomics and other aspects of drug disposition, and
• research on the clinical and sociological aspects of pharmacy and health services research.
Cancer
Cancer is a major health issue in Australia today. At current rates, the Cancer Council of Australia expects that by the age of 85 one in two men
and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer. Research projects include personalised anti-cancer therapy, drug resistance, the use of
herbal medicines and design of new therapies.
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Australians are getting older, heavier and less active, putting themselves at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is the number
one cause of death in Australia, according to the Heart Foundation, and diabetes is the country’s fastest growing chronic disease and the sixth
leading cause of death. Faculty research covers a range of cardiovascular diseases and problems from atherosclerosis and thromboembolism
to cardiac infarction and stroke.
Health services and patient safety

Health services and patient safety research in the Faculty of Pharmacy focuses on research that informs health policy and influences practice.
This theme takes a system-wide view to ensure that research and innovation is able to improve health outcomes for consumers and improve the
safety and effectiveness of the health system.
Mental health
Mental illness is a national health priority in Australia with one in five adults in Australia having an episode of mental illness in any one-year period.
Drugs play a major part in the treatment of mental illness, giving pharmacists the potential to play a significant role in delivering treatment and
services to mental health patients. The aim of research at the Faculty of Pharmacy under this theme is to develop treatment for neurological
diseases and increase the diversity of agents to investigate potential receptors and targets in treatment.
Respiratory disease
With more than 2 million people having asthma, Australia has one of the largest populations of asthma patients in the world. Research into
respiratory diseases in the faculty has yielded crucial findings for improving asthma treatment alongside other respiratory conditions such as
cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Research themes
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Index by alpha code
Index by alpha code
B PHAR4831 Pharmacy Industrial Placement, 11, 22

PHAR4832 Pharmacy International Exchange, 10, 22
BIOL1003 Human Biology, 9, 13
PHAR5505 Clinical Residency 1, 27, 2007
C PHAR5506 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2, 27, 31
CHEM1611 Chemistry A (Pharmacy), 9, 13 PHAR5507 Dispensing Practice, 27, 2007
CHEM1612 Chemistry B (Pharmacy), 9, 13 PHAR5508 Pharmacy Practice B, 27, 2007
M PHAR5509 Integrated Pharmaceutics, 27, 31
MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro), 9, PHAR5510 Pharmacy Practice C, 27, 31
13 PHAR5512 Clinical Residency 2, 27, 31
P PHAR5513 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1A, 27, 2013
PCOL2605 Pharmacology for Pharmacy, 9, 15 PHAR5514 Pharmaceutics 2A, 27, 2007
PCOL5001 Current Topics in Pharmacology, 27, 2013 PHAR5515 Pharmaceutical Science, 27, 2013
PHAR1811 Foundations of Pharmacy, 9, 13 PHAR5516 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1B, 27, 2013
PHAR1812 Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9, 13 PHAR5517 Pharmaceutics 1B, 27, 2013
PHAR1821 Social Pharmacy, 9, 14 PHAR5518 Pharmacy Practice A, 27, 2013
PHAR1822 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A, PHAR6000 Research Methods, 41, 43
9, 14 PHAR7110 Fundamentals of Contemporary Practice, 35,
PHAR2811 Drug Discovery and Design A, 9, 14 37
PHAR2812 Microbiology and Infection, 9, 14 PHAR7111 Applied Pharmacy Practice I, 35, 37
PHAR2813 Therapeutic Principles, 9, 14 PHAR7112 Healthy Ageing Pharmacy Practice, 35, 37
PHAR2821 Drug Discovery and Design B, 9, 15 PHAR7113 Cardiovascular and Renal, 35, 38
PHAR2822 Pharmacy Practice, 9, 15 PHAR7121 Applied Pharmacy Practice II, 35, 37
PHAR2823 Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B, PHAR7122 Mental Health, 35, 38
9, 15 PHAR7123 Diabetes Mellitus, 35, 37
PHAR3815 Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing A, 10, PHSI2601 Physiology for Pharmacy, 9, 15
17
PHAR3816 Cardiovascular and Renal, 9, 16
PHAR3817 Respiratory, 9, 16
PHAR3818 Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive, 9,
16
PHAR3819 Gastrointestinal, 9, 16
PHAR3825 Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing B, 10,
17
PHAR3826 Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses,
9, 16
PHAR3827 Oncology and Immunology, 9, 17
PHAR3828 Mental Health, 9, 17
PHAR3829 Neurology, 10, 17
PHAR4811 Pharmacotherapeutics, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22
PHAR4812 Integrated Dispensing Practice, 10, 11, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22
PHAR4813 Novel Therapeutics, 10, 18
PHAR4814 Pharmacy Management I, 10, 11, 18, 20, 21,
22
PHAR4815 Research Methods, 10, 19
PHAR4821 Professional Practice, 10, 18
PHAR4822 Clinical Placement, 10, 19
PHAR4823 Pharmacy Services and Public Health, 10,
11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
PHAR4824 Aboriginal and Rural Health, 10, 20
PHAR4825 Rural Clinical Placement, 10, 21
PHAR4826 Rural Pharmacy Services & Public Health,
10, 21
PHAR4830 Honours, 10, 20
49
Index by alpha code
50
Index by name
Index by name
A O
Aboriginal and Rural Health PHAR4824, 10, 20 Oncology and Immunology PHAR3827, 9, 17
Applied Pharmacy Practice II PHAR7121, 35, 37 P
Applied Pharmacy Practice I PHAR7111, 35, 37
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1A PHAR5513, 27, 2013
B Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1B PHAR5516, 27, 2013
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences PHAR1812, 9, 13 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 PHAR5506, 27, 31
C Pharmaceutical Science PHAR5515, 27, 2013
Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing A PHAR3815, 10,
Cardiovascular and Renal PHAR3816, 9, 16 17
Cardiovascular and Renal PHAR7113, 35, 38 Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing B PHAR3825, 10,
Chemistry A (Pharmacy) CHEM1611, 9, 13 17
Chemistry B (Pharmacy) CHEM1612, 9, 13 Pharmaceutics 1B PHAR5517, 27, 2013
Clinical Placement PHAR4822, 10, 19 Pharmaceutics 2A PHAR5514, 27, 2007
Clinical Residency 1 PHAR5505, 27, 2007 Pharmacology for Pharmacy PCOL2605, 9, 15
Clinical Residency 2 PHAR5512, 27, 31 Pharmacotherapeutics PHAR4811, 10, 11, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22
Current Topics in Pharmacology PCOL5001, 27, 2013
Pharmacy Industrial Placement PHAR4831, 11, 22
D Pharmacy International Exchange PHAR4832, 10, 22
Diabetes Mellitus PHAR7123, 35, 37 Pharmacy Management I PHAR4814, 10, 11, 18, 20, 21,
Dispensing Practice PHAR5507, 27, 2007 22
Drug Discovery and Design A PHAR2811, 9, 14 Pharmacy Practice A PHAR5518, 27, 2013
Drug Discovery and Design B PHAR2821, 9, 15 Pharmacy Practice B PHAR5508, 27, 2007
Pharmacy Practice C PHAR5510, 27, 31
E
Pharmacy Practice PHAR2822, 9, 15
Endocrine, Diabetes and Reproductive PHAR3818, 9,
16 Pharmacy Services and Public Health PHAR4823, 10,
11, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
F Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation A PHAR1822,
Foundations of Pharmacy PHAR1811, 9, 13 9, 14
Fundamentals of Contemporary Practice PHAR7110, 35, Physical Pharmaceutics and Formulation B PHAR2823,
37 9, 15
Physiology for Pharmacy PHSI2601, 9, 15
G Professional Practice PHAR4821, 10, 18
Gastrointestinal PHAR3819, 9, 16
R
H Research Methods PHAR4815, 10, 19
Healthy Ageing Pharmacy Practice PHAR7112, 35, 37 Research Methods PHAR6000, 41, 43
Honours PHAR4830, 10, 20 Respiratory PHAR3817, 9, 16
Human Biology BIOL1003, 9, 13 Rural Clinical Placement PHAR4825, 10, 21
I Rural Pharmacy Services & Public Health PHAR4826,
10, 21
Integrated Dispensing Practice PHAR4812, 10, 11, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22 S
Integrated Pharmaceutics PHAR5509, 27, 31 Social Pharmacy PHAR1821, 9, 14
M T
Mental Health PHAR3828, 9, 17 Therapeutic Principles PHAR2813, 9, 14
Mental Health PHAR7122, 35, 38
Microbiology and Infection PHAR2812, 9, 14
Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) MBLG1001, 9,
13
Musculoskeletal, Dermatological & Senses PHAR3826,
9, 16
N
Neurology PHAR3829, 10, 17
Novel Therapeutics PHAR4813, 10, 18
51
Index by name
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Handbooks online: sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Welcome 1 Master of Philosophy 39

Bachelor of Pharmacy 9 Doctor of Philosophy 45

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. i

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 1

Resolutions of the Senate

Resolutions of the Senate

^may be awarded with honours in an integrated program.

Code Course title Abbreviation Credit points

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 3

Resolutions of the Faculty

Resolutions of the Faculty of Pharmacy for coursework awards

Part 1: Course enrolment

Part 2: Unit of study enrolment

Part 3: Studying and Assessment

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 5

8 Special consideration for illness, injury or misadventure

Part 4: Progression, Results and Graduation

Prerequisites and corequisites

Code Course title

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Units of study table

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Unit of study Credit A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Fourth Year Honours

Fourth Year Rural Major

Fourth Year International Major

Unit of study Credit A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Fourth Year Industrial Major

First Year Foundations of Pharmacy is a broad introduction to the discipline of

This unit of study provides an introduction to human anatomy and PHAR1812

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 13

(15%), assignments (10%), prac test (15%)

This unit of study is intended to provide knowledge in a number of

This unit of study will focus on developing students' understanding of PHAR4823

regulation and literature. Topics which underpin understanding of PHAR4812

This unit of study will provide students with the opportunity to

Code Course title

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Units of study table

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 27

Unit of study descriptions PHAR5516

For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 29

This unit of study aims to expose students to several themes

This unit of study is a continuation of Pharmacy Practice A and B. A

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Code Course title

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Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Units of study table

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Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice