Overview
Research methods and advanced topics in Pharmacology. Suitable for students intending to pursue further study towards an honours or master’s degree.
The paper will prepare you for various career paths that you can take as a pharmacologist. PHAL 307 will develop your research knowledge and skills, while experiencing what a career in pharmacology could be like. It is ideal for students considering a postgraduate degree in pharmacology.
- In semester one, you will learn how to identify, critically analyse, and present research published by other pharmacologists.
- In semester two, you will design, conduct, analyse, and share the findings of your own pharmacological research.
About this paper
| Paper title | Current Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pharmacology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,243.65 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHAL 211 and PHAL 221 passed with an average grade of B+) or (PHAL 211 and PHAL 212 passed with an average grade of B+)
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisites may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Eligibility
- Due to the challenging nature of this paper, the grade average is set at B+ (75-79%) for the 200-level Pharmacology papers.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Lyn Wise
Other lecturers: Other Pharmacology and Toxicology Academic Staff
- Paper Structure
Twelve tutorials of 2 hours each; six labs of 4 hours each.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Research article-based learning.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Be able to identify, critically analyse, and present pharmacological research published by other scientists.
- Be able to design, conduct, analyse, and share the findings of pharmacological research.
- Develop an awareness of, and skills for, careers in pharmacology.
- Assessment details
Assessment: PHAL 307 is 100% internally assessed.
- Tutorial-based assessments will total 50% and can include worksheets, mini written review or medicine information sheet, graphical abstract or video summary.
- Research-based assessments will total 50% and can include an experimental design, research logbook, research report, or poster presentation.