Research Project unit (CSA418)

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Introduction

CSA418 Research Project will equip you with the ability to effectively convey research findings to both professionals and patients. Your research and communication skills will be enhanced by conducting a collaborative group-based project. Working closely with your peers, you will develop a comprehensive search strategy, enabling you to compile and critically appraise literature on an emerging area of pharmacy practice. The insights you gain will guide the creation of a professional development article for pharmacists, along with a patient information leaflet on the selected topic.

Summary

Unit name	Research Project
Unit code	CSA418
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Pharmacy
Coordinator	Doctor Daniel Hoyle
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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

• Synthesise evidence-based resources for health professionals and patients.
• Collaborate with peers in a team-based research activity.
• Communicate research findings to professional and public audiences.

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

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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

Co-requisites

CSA417 Pharmacy Practice 4

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning and project – 10hrs weekly.
Assessment	Patient-information leaflet (25%)|Research plan (25%)|Professional development article (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required reading materials
Recommended	Recommended readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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