Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research unit (CSA744)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit will provide advanced training to obtain theoretical, analytical and laboratory skills around the use of mammalian cells, different assays, assay design, analysis, interpretation of results and immunohistochemistry of tissues in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science that are 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 enable you to competently perform and critically assess advanced laboratory methods that are routinely used in Drug Discovery and Development.

Summary

Unit name	Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Unit code	CSA744
Credit points	25
College/School	Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Pharmacy
Coordinator	Associate Professor Nuri Guven
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
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

• Analyse diagnostic and investigative applications using mammalian cell culture
• Develop and analyse different types of assays (cell free, cell based, enzymatic)
• Design and evaluate methods for histological tissue analysis
• Analyse and interpret experimental findings.

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

CSA743

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2hr on campus Lecture (2 times/semester) 2hr x Tutorial (weekly),  plus 1 x 4hr tutorial once a semester 10hr x Self directed learning (weekly)
Assessment	Module-associated online quizzes|Submission of excel files|Multiple choice question online quizzes (20%)|Online Short Answer Quiz (25%)|Online Short Answer quiz (25%)|Practical Exam (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No specific textbooks or reading lists are required for this unit as self-directed searches for information are required and strongly encouraged in this unit. Links to specific information relevant to the tutorials or theoretical background will be distributed via the tutorial material and MyLO.
Recommended	Recommended readings/video material will be disseminated via the laboratory worksheets and MyLO.

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