Courses & Units
Research Thesis 1 CSA712
Introduction
This unit is the first of a Research Thesis unit series concerning the development, planning and conduct of a research project in clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice or clinical pharmacology. This unit is designed to introduce students to the concepts, principles and practical skills required to undertake a literature review and prepare a research proposal and ethics application. Students must undertake all units (Research Thesis 1, 2, 3 and 4) to complete their research thesis in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy. An interim result will be awarded for successful completion and a final result will be issued in the final unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Thesis 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA712 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Colin Curtain |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Write a literature review within clinical pharmacy or pharmacy practice to identify gaps in the literature through appraisal of literature primarily sourced from bibliographic databases to provide the justification for a research project.
- Design a research proposal within clinical pharmacy or pharmacy practice with, research aims and a protocol that outlines the rationale, study design, data collection, data analysis plan and ethics considerations.
- Write in a concise and direct style suitable to a standard for scientific publication.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019907 | $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.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA721Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CSA729, CSA730Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Approximately 10 hours per week which includes - Online learning via MyLO; Participation in online tutorials and meeting rooms. Meetings with thesis project supervisor. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Literature Review|Research Proposal |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: |
|---|---|
| Recommended | The following book is recommended to give you an overall picture of conducting clinical research. Gallin, J. I., Ognibene, F. P. (2012). Principles and Practice of Clinical Research. 797 pages, Elsevier Science. Supino, P.G., Borer, J.S. (2012) Principles of research methodology: a guide for clinical investigators. 285 pages. Springer. New York. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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