Course coordinator
Professor Peter Cabot
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy School
Students participating in this course will engage in the innovation aspects related to pharmaceutical and medical technologies. Building skills in communication and collaboration, and working both independently as well as in teams to explore innovative and entrepreneurial concepts and skills. Pitching novel methods or technologies to build an organisations capacity or expand a unique concept and linking these concepts to pharmaceutical and medical technologies organisations. Explore problem solving concepts and development critical analytical skills that enable clear communication and focussed solution-based behaviours.
Welcome to PHIP7230, this course is designed to enhance your employability skills through applying learning in teamwork, communication, and leadership. You will engage with your colleagues in designing and presenting an innovation, applying entrepreneurial skills to building a business case and pitching to investors.
Course requirements
Restrictions
MPharmIndPrac students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Peter Cabot
Dr Danial Saifuddin
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetable information can be found on the blackboard site
Aims and outcomes
Develop your professional persona. Build skills in communication and collaboration, and work both independently as well as in teams to explore innovative and entrepreneurial concepts and skills. Pitch novel methods or technologies to build an organisation's capacity or expand a unique concept and link these concepts to pharmaceutical and medical technologies organisations. Explore problem solving concepts and development critical analytical skills that enable clear communication and focussed solution-based behaviours.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Formulate and conceptualise emerging pharmaceutical or medical technologies innovations
LO2.
Communicate pharmaceutical or medical technology innovation, including pitching new ideas
LO3.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop an emerging pharmaceutical or medical technology innovation, incorporating a structured peer feedback process
LO4.
Develop key employability skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, organisation, and time management
LO5.
Write a CV, build a digital professional profile, and develop a professional narrative
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project | Innovation project proposal | 15% |
22/08/2024 3:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Board Pitch
|
10% |
Pitch (online, in class): 4/10/2024 Pitch Review: 10/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Interview Application | 5% |
24/10/2024 3:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Innovation project pitch
|
15% |
25/10/2024
This assessment will take place during class time, see Blackboard for details. |
| Presentation, Role play/ Simulation |
Mock Interview
|
5% |
7/11/2024 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Innovation Business Plan | 50% |
11/11/2024 3:00 pm |
Assessment details
Innovation project proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
22/08/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
This assessment involves preparing a written project proposal. Specific task requirements are available on the assessment section within the blackboard site for this course.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The task will be submitted through the blackboard site via electronic upload at the link in the assessment section.
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.
Board Pitch
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Pitch (online, in class): 4/10/2024
Pitch Review: 10/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
In this task you will pitch your idea to the "board" as an online activity within scheduled class time. See the timetable in Blackboard for details.
You will also provide peer review of pitches made by other students.
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
Pitch review is submitted through the blackboard site link and assessment detail is specified within the blackboard site.
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.
Interview Application
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
24/10/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L05
Task description
Prepare a written application for a role in the pharmaceutical industry. The details of the role and all requirements for this assessment are provided on the Blackboard site for this course.
Submission guidelines
The task will be submitted through the blackboard site via electronic upload at the link in the assessment section.
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.
Innovation project pitch
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
25/10/2024
This assessment will take place during class time, see Blackboard for details.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
In this task you will pitch your project proposal as an online activity within scheduled class time. The task description is in the blackboard site assessment section.
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
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.
Mock Interview
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
7/11/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05
Task description
In this activity you will take part in an interview for a role in the pharmaceutical industry. The job description and all details of the assessment schedule and expectations are provided on the blackboard site for this course.
This assessment 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
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.
Innovation Business Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
11/11/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03
Task description
This assessment involves preparing a written business plan. Specific task requirements are available on the assessment section within the blackboard site for this course.
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The task will be submitted through the blackboard site via electronic upload at the link in the assessment section
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course 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 From Week 1 To Week 11 |
Tutorial |
Project Development These tutorials will be focussed on patent search, assessing need and establishing the project outline. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 5 |
Tutorial |
Teamwork Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 |
Tutorial |
Leadership Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Communication Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Employability Learning outcomes: 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.