Unit Outline

Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 2 integrates two areas of study: pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice. Pharmaceutical Science is the study of the formulation, manufacture, stability and efficacy of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Pharmacy Practice is the study of the role of the pharmacist in optimising the use of medicines and improving health outcomes. This unit requires you to apply knowledge of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice to a range of professional and practical situations. You will study dosage form design and formulation, extemporaneous compounding, dispensing and pharmaceutical calculations in relation to creams, ointments, other topical dosage forms, rectal/vaginal preparations, and eye/ear preparations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe non-oral drug delivery methods and technology.
2.	Prepare non-oral extemporaneously dispensed products in a simulated practical environment considering legislation and accepted professional practice standards.
3.	Perform advanced pharmaceutical calculations.
4.	Search and reference drug information and pharmacy-related literature.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CSA116 Molecular Basis of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology and CSA117 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 1

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In response to the feedback from previous student cohort, changes have been made which include adjustments to assessments and teaching pattern. As always, the teaching team will greatly appreciate your feedback both informally during the delivery of the unit in 2024, and formally through the University of Tasmania’s eVALUate surveys following your completion of the unit.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Practical competencies	Week 2	0 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Dosage form theory and calculation tests	Week 2	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Workbook	Week 6	30 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Written theory exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Practical competencies

Task Description:

You will participate in weekly practical classes in which you will compound and dispense pharmaceutical products and write practical reports. You will be assessed against extemporaneous compounding competencies during the practicals. Each competency may be assessed across multiple practicals, with a maximum of FOUR (4) attempts at each competency item.
*This is a hurdle assessment
Due: Weeks 2-12

Task Length:

2-hour practicals

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate accuracy and completeness of compounding skills as per skills assessment list.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Dosage form theory and calculation tests

Task Description:

There will be five (5) short tests on dosage form theory and/or calculations during the semester. The tests will be conducted during timetabled classes.

Due - Weeks 2-12

Task Length:

10-15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 2

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of dosage form theory and pharmaceutical calculations.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Workbook

Task Description:

You will be required to complete a workbook to develop and reflect on your compounding and dispensing skills. The workbook contains exercises which align with practical classes and assist you achieve the competencies required for successful completion of this unit.

Due Date: Weeks 6 and 11

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate understanding and reflect on skills required to compound and dispense extemporaneous medications.	LO2, LO3
2	Search and reference drug information and pharmacy-related literature.	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Written theory exam

Task Description:

The written theory examination may consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, and short-answer questions to demonstrate knowledge of dosage form theory and calculations.

Task Length:

2 hours + reading time

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of dosage form theory and pharmaceutical calculations.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.