Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 unit (CSA307)

Hobart

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 you to articulate into the University of Tasmania Bachelor of Pharmacy program at the second year level. The unit focuses on providing 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 workshops will be completed on campus.

Summary

Unit name	Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3
Unit code	CSA307
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Pharmacy
Coordinator	Ms Nicole Dilworth
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Summer

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Summer	1/1/2026	12/1/2026	23/1/2026	14/2/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate patient-centred communication within clinical scenarios.
• Apply principles of culturally safe practice to pharmacy practice, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
• Describe the underlying causes, risk factors and appropriate management of minor ailments.
• Explain the mechanisms of action of therapeutic agents, emphasising both their intended effects and potential adverse effects.

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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

Completion of Years 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Malaysia

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weeks 1-6 consist of online learning by means of 6 interactive modules (one per week). Week 7 consists of an intensive teaching period on campus where students attend orientation activities, workshops, pharmacy placements and complete an oral examination.
Assessment	End of module MCQ assessments (15%)|Final Oral Exam (40%)|Oral assessments (45%)
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.

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