Courses & Units
Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 CSA307
This bridging unit is only available students entering year 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy who have completed Years 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy at International Medical University, Malaysia.
The unit commences on 03 January and ends on 17 February.
Introduction
Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 is a bridging unit for students who have successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy at International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia. This unit enables IMU students to articulate into the University of Tasmania Bachelor of Pharmacy program at the third year level. The unit focuses on providing students with the necessary background on pharmacy practice in Australia and the Australian health care system, building communication skills and bridging content in pharmacology. The pharmacology content will focus on the Central Nervous System. Much of the pharmacy practice and pharmacology components are designed to be completed online, while the communication skills and complementary pharmacology workshops and tutorials will be completed on campus.
Summary
| Unit name | Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Josie Hughes |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Summer school | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer school | 2/1/2024 | 15/1/2024 | 30/1/2024 | 25/2/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- use basic knowledge of pathophysiology epidemiology, and pharmacotherapeutics to formulate appropriate courses of action for managing major and minor illnesses.
- demonstrate appropriate communication skills that incorporate patient-centred care principles combined with therapeutic decision making in the management of disease, health, health system and medicines information, and self-care management.
- demonstrate cultural awareness, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) populations, and explain how ATSI status may correlate with particular health outcomes.
- search, evaluate, and appropriately reference basic drug information and pharmacy-related literature.
- To explain the mechanism of action of difference drug classes, identify their effects on the pathophysiology of a disease, role of pharmacological action of a specific drug class in the clinical setting particularly the central nervous system.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060501 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Completion of Years 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, International Medical University, MalaysiaTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | The first half of the semester is on-line: Students will undertake self-paced learning modules, guided reading and self-tests. The second half of the semester is on campus with some assessments: A teaching intensive period in which students will attend tutorials, workshops and placements. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | End of module oral assessments (20%)|Oral assessment (20%)|Written Assignment (20%)|End of module MCQ assessments (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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