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Monash University Handbook 2010Postgraduate courses by faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences courses collation-pg-byfaculty-pha 3460 - Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy PracticeThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThis Graduate Certificate allows students to develop further knowledge and skills in a range of pharmacy practice-related areas. This course provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development at the same time as earning an additional qualification. For pharmacy graduates, the course provides the opportunity to complete an internship course approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria and Pharmacy Board ACT, and to credit this towards a postgraduate qualification. Students can specialise in specific areas of practice by undertaking elective units which cover clinical, economic and wound care relevant to pharmacy. ObjectivesThe Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice assists pharmacy graduates to make the transition from student to independent, competent professional. It does this by helping interns to:
AssessmentElective units are assessed by a variety of methods including assignments, online activities and examinations. Professional recognitionSuccessful completion of VCP5015 (Geriatric pharmacy practice) is recognised by the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) for Stage 1 of the training program for accreditation of pharmacists to deliver Commonwealth-funded Medication Management Reviews. StructureStudents complete two core 6-credit-point units and 12 credit points of elective units. Students who intend to complete the Pharmacy Internship Program must complete two core units, commencing in mid January and finishing in late September. RequirementsCore units for new pharmacy graduates Internship ProgramThe units are comprised of online case-based discussions, led by moderators who are practicing pharmacists, and seminars. There are four two-day seminars each year, including lectures and small group tutorials. Students will also complete computer-assisted learning packages in pharmacy calculations and law, and prepare a learning portfolio, continuing professional development requirements, participation in the National Prescribing Service self-audits and case studies. Detailed guides for the online discussions are provided to the intern's workplace preceptor, to enable the preceptor's involvement in the program. Assessment is by seminar attendance, online discussion group participation, online quizzes, and submission of a learning portfolio and record of continuing professional development. Core units for registered pharmacistsStudents are required to complete at least two of the following: ElectivesStudents are required to complete 12 credit points of electives from the following:
* Enrolment into this elective is subject to approval. Students are required to be working in an Australian hospital clinical setting. Minimum grade for articulationA minimum of a credit average is required for articulation to the Master of Pharmacy Practice. Progression to further studiesUpon successful completion of the graduate certificate students who achieve a credit average or above can articulate into the Master of Pharmacy Practice, or apply for entry to the Master of Clinical Pharmacy or Master of Wound Care. Award(s)Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice 2982 - Graduate Certificate in Wound CareThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThis course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute and chronic wounds. ObjectivesAt the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care students will be able to:
Credit for prior studiesApplicants may apply for credit for prior studies undertaken in the previous five years. The maximum credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of the requirements for the award. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. Maximum credit allowed12 credit points Recognition of prior learningNo more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for credit based on recognition of prior learning. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. AssessmentAssessment is by assignments and online activities. StructureStudents are required to complete five core units and six credit points of elective units. RequirementsCore units
Elective units
Minimum grade for articulationA minimum of a credit average is required for articulation to the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care. Progression to further studiesOn successful completion of the graduate certificate, students who achieve a credit average or above can apply for the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care. Award(s)Graduate Certificate in Wound Care 2984 - Graduate Diploma in Wound CareThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThis course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute and chronic wounds. The course builds on the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care, and students have the opportunity to undertake elective units relevant to their area of practice. ObjectivesAt the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care students will be able to:
Credit for prior studiesApplicants may apply for credit for prior studies undertaken in the previous five years. The maximum credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of the requirements for the award. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. Maximum credit allowed24 credit points Recognition of prior learningNo more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for credit based on recognition of prior learning. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. AssessmentAssessment is by assignments and online activities, and attendance at the on-campus week. FieldworkStudents are required to attend a five-day on-campus/residential course at the Parkville campus for VCW1127 (Practical wound care training and assessment). They will undertake supervised clinic observation and seminar workshops (theoretical and practical) in various aspects of wound related topics during this period. StructureStudents are required to complete 48 credit points that consist of:
Students are normally granted full credit for units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care and are required to complete an additional four core units and six credit points of elective units to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care. RequirementsCore units
Elective units
Minimum grade for articulationA minimum of a credit average in all graduate diploma units and a minimum grade of 70 per cent in VCW1127 is required for articulation to the Master of Wound Care. Progression to further studiesStudents who achieve a minimum of a credit grade in all graduate diploma units and receive a minimum grade of 70 per cent in VCW1127 may progress to the Master of Wound Care after completing the requirements for the graduate diploma. Alternative exit(s)Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Wound Care if they have met the requirements for that course. Award(s)Graduate Diploma in Wound Care 3454 - Master of Clinical PharmacyThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThe course is designed to enable students to establish skills in evidence-based practice, quality use of medicine, practice-based research, and the provision of clinical pharmacy services at a high level. ObjectivesUpon completion of the Master of Clinical Pharmacy, graduates will be able to:
Credit for prior studiesSuccessful applicants who have commenced or completed other postgraduate programs in clinical pharmacy may apply for credit for relevant prior studies. Credit will be determined on an individual basis after a review of units completed and course documentation. Research componentStudents are required to develop a research proposal for a practice-based research project, write a project/grant proposal, and submit an ethics proposal and gain ethics approval from their practice site and from Monash University. Students will present work in progress to a panel, conduct a literature review, and present a final verbal report of the research undertaken and submit a written report of their research project. AssessmentAssessment is by assignments, presentations, online activities, completion of a placement, and submission of a research project. FieldworkThis course requires four weeks of placement in a specialty area under the supervision of an experienced specialty clinical pharmacist preceptor approved by the course director. The placement may be undertaken in a four-week block, or as two blocks each of two weeks. It is expected that all four weeks will be carried out in the same specialty area of practice. Placements should not generally be undertaken in the student's normal workplace. StructureThis program is conducted online and via off-campus learning. There is a small component of on-campus teaching, which students may elect to attend, however this is supported by online resources. Areas of study include:
Great importance is placed on active student participation in seminar presentations and discussion groups, and student performance is closely monitored. Each student will complete a four-week speciality rotation with an experienced clinical preceptor and will carry out a small practice-based research project. Students must arrange the necessary time-release from their employer to complete the placement and research project. RequirementsStudents must complete the following units:
Minimum grade for course completionA minimum of 65 per cent is required in both VCG5011 and ECX9720. Alternative exit(s)Students who do not achieve the required grades in VCG5011 and ECX9720 will be transfered to the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. Award(s)Master of Clinical Pharmacy 2627 - Master of Pharmaceutical ScienceThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionStudents may nominate the area in which they wish to pursue their research, in any of the principal areas of research in the broad field of pharmaceutical science. Project availability is conditional upon the availability of materials, equipment and supervisors. Students are advised to consult with a potential supervisor regarding their choice of topic. ObjectivesBy the completion of this program students should be able to:
StructureAssessment is by 100 per cent thesis, the length of which would not normally exceed 20,000 words. The thesis can be submitted following not less than 12 and not more than 24 months of study. RequirementsThe student enrols in the research unit relevant to their field. This faculty offers the following research units: Award(s)Master of Pharmaceutical Science 3467 - Master of Pharmacy PracticeThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThe Master of Pharmacy Practice is designed to enable students to develop a deep and more specialised range of attributes than those able to be acquired in the undergraduate pharmacy program. Students will be able to select units related to various advanced areas of pharmacy practice, for example aspects of clinical practice, wound care, and health economics. It is envisaged that students will articulate into this course from the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice and internship courses to further their professional development. ObjectivesThe objectives of the Master of Pharmacy Practice are:
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
Credit for prior studiesStudents may be granted credit for the following units taken as part of the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice or the Master of Clinical Pharmacy: Recognition of prior learningNo more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for credit based on the recognition of prior learning undertaken in the last five years. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. Professional recognitionSuccessful completion of VCP5015 (Geriatric pharmacy practice) is recognised by the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) for Stage 1 of the training program for accreditation of pharmacists to deliver Commonwealth-funded Medication Management Reviews. StructureStudents complete one core 6 credit point unit and 42 credit points of elective units. RequirementsCore unit
Electives
* These units are usually granted as credit to eligible students. ** Enrolment into these electives are subject to approval as students are required to be working in an Australian clinical hospital setting. Alternative exit(s)Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice if they have met the requirements for that course. Award(s)Master of Pharmacy Practice 2985 - Master of Wound CareThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DescriptionThis coursework degree allows students to expand on and consolidate their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in wound care and management. Candidates undertake compulsory units in epidemiology/biostatistics and evidence-based practice and develop research skills by undertaking a clinical project. ObjectivesAt the completion of the Master of Wound Care students will be able to:
Credit for prior studiesApplicants may apply for credit for previous studies undertaken in the previous five years. The maximum credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of the requirements for the award. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. Recognition of prior learningNo more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for credit based on the recognition of prior learning undertaken in the last five years. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. Research componentStudents are required to develop a research proposal for a wound-related research project, write a project/grant proposal, and in some cases write and submit an ethics proposal and gain ethics approval from their practice site and from Monash University. Students will present work in progress to a panel, conduct a literature review, and present a final verbal report of the research undertaken and submit a written report of their research project. AssessmentAssessment is by online activities, oral presentation, and assignments. StructureStudents are required to complete 72 credit points that consist of:
Students are normally granted credit for units completed in the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care and are required to complete an additional four core units to qualify for the Master of Wound Care. VCW1127 (Practical wound care training and assessment) requires students to attend a five-day on-campus/residential course at the Parkville campus. They will undertake supervised clinic observation and seminar workshops (theoretical and practical) in various aspects of wound related topics during these five days. RequirementsCore Units
Elective unitsAlternative exit(s)Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Wound Care or Graduate Diploma in Wound Care if they have met the requirements for the relevant course. Award(s)Master of Wound Care 2625 - Doctor of PhilosophyThis course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
DescriptionThe Doctor of Philosophy program may be undertaken in any of the principal areas of research in the broad field of Pharmaceutical Science. Students may nominate their preferred area of study. However, they are strongly encouraged to discuss their research interests with senior research staff to ensure appropriate facilities, equipment and services are available, and to obtain guidance on suitable topics. ObjectivesBy the completion of this program students should be able to:
StructureAssessment is by 100 per cent thesis, the length of which would not normally exceed 100,000 words. RequirementsThe student enrols in the appropriate research unit relevant to their field. Units available at the faculty include: Award(s)Doctor of Philosophy |
