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Overview

An introduction to the principles of research followed by structured research in a pharmacy related topic.

About this paper

Paper title Elective Studies B
Subject Pharmacy
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,269.88
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BPharm
Contact

Dr Amber Young

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Amber Young

Paper Structure

Lectures, Workshops

Textbooks

No set textbooks.

Course outline

This course is designed to give students research experience. Students will undertake one of the offered research projects in groups of approximately five students. The aim of this paper is to enable students to:

  • Develop an awareness of the purpose, nature and practice of research.
  • Develop research skills that contribute to the science and practice of pharmacy.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes that are covered in this paper include: Communication, collaboration, research.

  • Uses appropriate communication techniques to establish and maintain a collaborative and constructive relationship with people and colleagues.
  • Communicates clinical information and expert scientific knowledge effectively to different audiences.
  • Uses communication technology effectively.
  • Participates in scientific research.

Population health

  • Identify and describe the role of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi in maintaining indigenous health rights for Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in contributing to Māori health advancement.

Professionalism

  • Recognises, explains and demonstrates ethical principles and values underpinning the profession.

Timetable

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 11:00-11:50 11
Monday 12:00-12:50 11
Monday 14:00-14:50 9
Monday 16:00-16:50 10
AND
B1 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 9
Tuesday 16:00-16:50 9
AND
D1 Friday 13:00-13:50 9
AND
E1 Friday 12:00-12:50 12
Friday 13:00-13:50 20

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 12
Monday 15:00-16:50 34
Tuesday 15:00-16:50 10, 12
Friday 11:00-12:50 11
A2 Monday 13:00-14:50 34
Monday 15:00-15:50 12
Tuesday 12:00-13:50 10
Wednesday 13:00-14:50 12
Friday 09:00-10:50 11
A3 Monday 09:00-10:50 10
Monday 14:00-15:50 11, 31
Monday 16:00-16:50 12
Thursday 10:00-11:50 11
Friday 15:00-16:50 12
AND
B1 Friday 14:00-16:50 42

Overview

An introduction to the principles of research followed by structured research in a pharmacy related topic.

About this paper

Paper title Elective Studies B
Subject Pharmacy
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 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.
Limited to
BPharm
Contact

Dr Amber Young

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Amber Young

Paper Structure

This paper comprises lectures and workshops.

Textbooks

No set textbooks.

Course outline

This course is designed to give students research experience. Students will undertake one of the offered research projects in groups of approximately five students. The aim of this paper is to enable students to:

  • Develop an awareness of the purpose, nature and practice of research.
  • Develop research skills that contribute to the science and practice of pharmacy.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes that are covered in this paper include:

Communication, collaboration, research

  • Uses appropriate communication techniques to establish and maintain a collaborative and constructive relationship with people and colleagues.
  • Communicates clinical information and expert scientific knowledge effectively to different audiences.
  • Uses communication technology effectively.
  • Participates in scientific research.

Population health

  • Identify and describe the role of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi in maintaining indigenous health rights for Māori in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in contributing to Māori health advancement.

Professionalism

  • Recognises, explains and demonstrates ethical principles and values underpinning the profession.
Assessment details

Students are assessed in relation to their equitable contribution to and engagement with other students in group processes, as well as the quality of the group’s written report and poster presentation.

  • Group report = 47.5%
  • Group poster presentation = 27.5%
  • Group Contribution to work = 5%
  • Peer assessment = 20% (2 x 10%)

Timetable

Full Year

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Computer Lab

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 09:00-10:50 10
A2 Thursday 09:00-10:50 10
A3 Wednesday 09:00-10:50 10
A4 Wednesday 09:00-10:50 10

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 11
Monday 10:00-10:50 11
Monday 11:00-11:50 11
Monday 12:00-12:50 10, 12
Monday 16:00-16:50 9
Tuesday 12:00-12:50 9
Tuesday 15:00-15:50 9
Tuesday 16:00-16:50 9

Other Teaching

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-11:50 41
Friday 14:00-15:50 9-11, 16-18, 28-29, 32, 34

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 12
Wednesday 14:00-15:50 11, 33
Thursday 09:00-10:50 12
A2 Tuesday 11:00-12:50 12
Thursday 13:00-14:50 11, 33
Friday 09:00-10:50 12
A3 Monday 15:00-16:50 11, 30
Wednesday 09:00-10:50 12
Friday 13:00-14:50 12
A4 Wednesday 09:00-10:50 12
Friday 09:00-10:50 11-12, 30
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