Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Dutton Park
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 8
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences School
Students participating in this placement will experience a real life working environment gaining exposure to the various roles and responsibilities that need to come together to bring a product to market. They will learn about the ethical and regulatory environment surrounding every step of the product's development. They will see one aspect and gain in-depth insight into that one area of the life cycle of the product. The aspects include: how clinical development plans are generated; the need for target product profiling; the management of various committees required to oversee safety profile of the product; how formulation and manufacturing are undertaken; clinical research trials; regulatory submission to name a few. This course will give the students an invaluable opportunity to not only see the actual practice of the theory they have learned in the previous 12 months, but actually be a part of it and understand how all the disciplines involved come together to work towards a common outcome which is ultimately the marketing of the product.
This course is the semester 1 course offering a placement in the pharmaceutical industry. This course is a component of the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.ﾠ
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Students who wish to enrol in this course must have completed #16 units of MPharmIndPrac courses and have a GPA 5.5 or above in their first #8 units. This does not apply to students who have completed #24 units of MPharmIndPrac courses.
Restrictions
MPharmIndPrac students only, departmental consent required.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
Additional timetable information
This is a placement experience; scheduling of the placement time, length and location is specific to the placement and will be specified during the placement initiation process.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to engage in an competitvely allocated industry placement such that you expand your capacity to contribute positively to the organisation.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Integrate the knowledge you have gained from your industry experience into your own professional identity
LO2.
Contextualise the knowledge you have gained.
LO3.
Engage in a collaborative manner whilst demonstrating initiative in working independently
LO4.
Engage actively in critical self-reflection and self-evaluation.
LO5.
Communicate, present and behave in a professional manner
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Conference Presentation
|
25% |
During the week starting the 16/6/25 |
| Reflection |
Reflective Diaries
|
40% Each reflection has a value indicated in the blackboard site with the submission point. |
Specified within the personalised assessment schedule |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Environmental Scan
|
20% |
Specified within the personalised assessment schedule |
| Performance |
Performance Evaluations & Feedback Action Plan
|
15% |
Specified within the individual assessment schedule, performance evaluations are due to your site supervisor by this due date. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Agreed Activities
|
must be completed |
Initial completion by end of week 2 of placement, with updates through semester |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Conference Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
During the week starting the 16/6/25
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
You will give an oral presentation during a conference that will be held after the placement completion through video conferencing only. This presentation will be recorded and retained as per university policy. The recording will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed if required for the purposes of moderation of marking; provision of feedback to the student; and/or re-marking following a successful re-mark application. The marking criteria/rubric for this assessment task is available on Learn.UQ.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Reflective Diaries
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 40% Each reflection has a value indicated in the blackboard site with the submission point.
- Due date
Specified within the personalised assessment schedule
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
There are a total of 10 reflections to complete during your placement. You are required to complete at least SIX of these across the entire placement course. Four of these (reflections A, B, C and D) are compulsory and must be completed by the specified date. You may select two reflections from the rest, and undertake them in any order as long as you meet the due dates. Each reflection is due within 7 days of the date nominated in your personalised assessment schedule.
These assessment items are completed by the student and assessed by the university; students may wish to seek input from their placement supervisor as to the content. The marking criteria/rubric for this assessment task is available within ePortfolio.
Submission guidelines
Submission is via ePortfolio
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Environmental Scan
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Specified within the personalised assessment schedule
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L05
Task description
Prepare a report detailing the environmental scan that you will perform in the context of your placement. Note that students returning to the same site for a second placement will create a report on a different topic, personalised to your placement environment. See Learn.UQ for the assessment item task description and marking criteria/rubric.
Submission guidelines
Submission is via Learn.UQ
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Performance Evaluations & Feedback Action Plan
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Specified within the individual assessment schedule, performance evaluations are due to your site supervisor by this due date.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The performance evaluations are conducted on two occasions and are to be completed by the supervisors within the ePortfolio system. The performance reviews are worth 5% for the mid and 10% for the final performance review (total 15%). The performance evaluation is conducted by your workplace supervisor, or the person with designated authority on their behalf, and is intended to form part of a conversation with them regarding your performance. Due dates are specified in the personalised assessment schedule and submissions are through ePortfolio by that date. The submission from your supervisor (or nominee) will be automated through ePortfolio, please work with them to ensure it is completed. This evaluation is not a test but is an evaluation of your performance against the criteria over the placement to date. Students are advised to ensure supervisors return the evaluation; failure to do so can result in delays in grading, and failure to submit your review to your supervisor on time will result in a late penalty of 10% per day.
The feedback action plan is to be conducted with the mid performance evaluation only after receiving the evaluation, this is an exercise for you to decide on your actions and approach and will take only a few minutes to complete.
The marking criteria/rubric for this assessment task is available within ePortfolio.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Agreed Activities
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- must be completed
- Due date
Initial completion by end of week 2 of placement, with updates through semester
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05
Task description
This is a living document, it should be initially completed by the due date (by the end of the 2nd week of placement), and then updated as activities change over the course of the placement. Changes could also made due to circumstances within the organisation or the workflow.
Hurdle requirements
Satisfactory completion of the agreed activities document by the due date, and appropriate subsequent updates.Submission guidelines
Submission is via Learn.UQ
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Industry Placement Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: