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Application of Chromatography in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research unit (CSA743)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

This unit will provide advance training to obtain separation science skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science essential to successfully complete the required research project you will be conducting in Year 2 of the Master of Pharmaceutical Science program. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the advance laboratory skills that researchers are required to utilise on a regular basis.

Summary

Unit name Application of Chromatography in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Unit code CSA743
Credit points 25
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Doctor Rahul Patel
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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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
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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

  • Develop and validate different types of chromatographic assays
  • Test active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients present in various pharmaceutical formulations
  • Test physicochemical stability of extemporaneously prepared pharmaceuticals
  • Analyse and interpret experimental findings related to chromatography

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
030399 $2,384.00 $2,384.00 not applicable $6,802.00
  • 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

CSA741 AND CSA742

Co-requisites

CSA744

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online class: 1hr weekly, Science Laboratory: 3hrs weekly , Independent Learning: 2hrs weekly

AssessmentMultiple choice question online quizzes (20%)|Short answer question written online quiz 1 (25%)|Short answer question written online quiz 2 (25%)|Practical Exam (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Please note that are no prescribed or recommended textbooks for this course. The lecture material for this unit is not based on conventional textbooks, but rather, is updated regularly and derived from most up-to-date research in the field.  All necessary course materials, including lecture notes and online modules, are made available to you through MyLO.

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