Course Title: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2302

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

ONPS2302

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Durga Dharmadana

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: durga.dharmadana@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: -

Course Coordinator Availability: -


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this foundational course for the Pharmaceutical Science degree, you will explore core concepts and emerging issues in the field of pharmaceutical science. Through scientific inquiry-based activities grounded in real-world contexts, you will examine current topics in drug research and development while actively engaging in your learning.

As the course progresses, you will develop key academic and professional skills, including effective scientific communication (both written and oral), strategies for retrieving, evaluating, and applying information, and digital proficiency in data analysis and presentation.

Collaborative projects and presentations will enhance your ability to work in teams and build your confidence in communicating complex scientific ideas clearly and professionally. This course provides a strong foundation for advanced study and future careers in pharmaceutical science.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following program level outcomes for BP311P23 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences:

  • PLO1 - Apply a breadth and depth of pharmaceutical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.

    PLO2 - Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems related to pharmaceutical science

    PLO4 - Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats on topics related to pharmaceutical science employing integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices


Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Communicate scientific concepts clearly and professionally in both written and oral forms, tailored to diverse audiences within and beyond the field of pharmaceutical science.
  2. Locate, retrieve, critically evaluate, and accurately reference academic resources relevant to the field of pharmaceutical science.
  3. Apply information literacy and numeracy skills, including statistical methods, to analyse and interpret data in pharmaceutical science.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in using specialised software applications to analyse and present information effectively.
  5. Collaborate effectively in a team to plan, execute, and present a research project based on the principles of scientific inquiry.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1&2

Assessment Task 2: Workshop Activities
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, & 4,

Assessment Task 3: Group Presentation
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-5

Assessment Task 4:Scientific Research Project
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.