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
- 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.
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
- 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%)