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 ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHAL 241 and (BIOC 222, NEUR 201, or PHSL 232) passed with an average grade of B+) or (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
The paper has one event per week, with seminars in semester one, and a mixture of seminars and labs in semester two.
- 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.
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 | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHAL 241 and (BIOC 222, NEUR 201, or PHSL 232) passed with an average grade of B+) or (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 entry grade is set at a B+ (75-79%) average for the PHAL307 prerequisite papers. Students who have not met this criterion can request special permission by contacting the convener.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Convener: Associate Professor Lyn Wise
Other lecturers: Academic staff from the School of Pharmacy.
- Paper Structure
Topics can include molecular, cancer, cardiovascular, infectious, ethno-, neuro- or immuno- pharmacology or toxicology, with an emphasis on experimental models, methods and analyses.
- Teaching Arrangements
The paper has one event per week, with seminars and workshops in semester one, and a mixture of seminars and labs in semester two.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper as it has a 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, design, conduct, critically analyse and report on pharmacological research.
- Develop an awareness of, and skills for, careers in pharmacology.
- Assessment details
The paper is 100% internally assessed.
- Workshop-based assessments will total 50% and can include data analysis worksheets, written reports, editorial reviews, graphical abstract or presentation.
- Research-based assessments will total 50% and can include an experimental design, research logbook, research report or poster presentation.