Course coordinator
Professor Peter Cabot
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (24/06/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 8
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy 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 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 2 course offering a placement in the pharmaceutical industry. This course is a component of the Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice.
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
Timetable
Additional timetable information
As a placement experience the engagement with the placement is consistent with the agreed length in the placement initiation process.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to engage in a competitively 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Placement, Presentation, Reflection |
Conference Presentation
|
25% |
During the week starting the 11th of November |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Environmental Scan
|
19% |
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule |
| Performance, Placement, Reflection |
Performance Evaluations & Feedback Action Plan
|
15% |
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule |
| Performance, Placement, Presentation, Reflection |
Reflective Diaries
|
41% |
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule |
Assessment details
Conference Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
During the week starting the 11th of November
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Prepare and present an oral presentation during a conference held at UQ Dutton Park campus after completing the placement. Approval may be sought from the course coordinator to attend and present through video conference. The presentation should include a PowerPoint slide set (or equivalent), see Blackboard for details. This assessment is marked by a panel of academics and representatives of the organisation.
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.
Submission guidelines
Students will attend with their presentation ready as a PowerPoint slide set as detailed within the blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Environmental Scan
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 19%
- Due date
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Prepare a report detailing the environmental scan that you will perform in the context of your placement. See the Blackboard site for detailed description of this assessment. 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 Blackboard for details.
Submission guidelines: Submit the document at the link provided in Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
submission is via blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 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
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
Performance Evaluations are conducted within the ePortfolio system on TWO occasions: mid-way through the placement and at the end of the placement, with due dates that are specified in your personalised assessment schedule. The performance evaluation is conducted by your supervisor in your workplace, or the person with designated authority on their behalf, and is intended to form part of a conversation with them regarding your performance.
Students must initiate the process by emailing supervisors directly through ePortfolio; you may be required to enter supervisor contact details. The due dates are in your personalised assessment schedule (see Blackboard) and your submissions through ePortfolio must be made by that date. The submission from your supervisor (or nominee) will be automated through ePortfolio and is not subject to a submission deadline, however students are advised to ensure supervisors return the evaluation, failure to do so can result in delays in grading. This assessment item is not a test but is an evaluation of your performance against the criteria.
A feedback action plan will be conducted with the first performance evaluation only.
The performance evaluations and feedback action plan contribute 5% for the mid review and 10% for the final review = 15%
Submission guidelines
Submit through the ePortfolio system inside blackboard.
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.
Reflective Diaries
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Performance, Placement, Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 41%
- Due date
Scheduled within your personalised assessment schedule
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
There are a total of 10 reflections for selection or listed as compulsory, you are required to complete at least 7 of these across the entire placement course. Specific due dates are spaced at intervals and these dates are indicated within your personalised assessment schedule. Reflections A,B,C and D are compulsory and must be completed as scheduled, you may select three reflections from the rest, and undertake them in any order as long as you meet the due dates. Each reflection is due within a week 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 supervisors as to the content. See Blackboard for details.
Submission guidelines
Submit through the ePortfolio system inside Blackboard.
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.
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.
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:
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience