Courses by faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science is centred around the chemical and biological sciences. It provides students with the knowledge and skills base in the pharmaceutical sciences to develop exciting careers in research and industry. Students in the course have the opportunity to interact with world class research groups and be trained in the laboratories of the Monash Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, which are equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation and infrastructure.

The Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science has three major areas of study:

• Formulation science explores inventing, making and testing new products in fields such as pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics
• Medicinal chemistry aims to produce graduates with an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques behind drug discovery and development
• Drug discovery biology focuses on the discovery and understanding of biological drug targets, and their modulation by chemicals and other substances.

On completion of the course, students will:

• have acquired broad theoretical knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and advanced knowledge of one of the course majors: medicinal chemistry, drug discovery biology or formulation science
• solve problems by applying appropriate experimental design, scientific thinking, evidence-based approaches and data analysis
• have mastered the range of practical and analytical skills and techniques relevant to modern research and industrial laboratory environments
• be aware of technologies and developments shaping the pharmaceutical sciences
• possess vocational skills for professional practice within the pharmaceutical and related industries
• be equipped to participate in lifelong learning
• demonstrate critical analysis, numeracy, information literacy, leadership skills and communication of, and about, science
• appreciate and respect the ethical, legal and social responsibilities of a scientist in an international context

The formulation science major achieves these in the context of therapeutic product development. Students will:

• be capable of designing delivery systems for drugs and other active molecules and to be able to contribute to all aspects of the product life cycle
• possess analytical skills to assess the physical, and chemical properties of drugs, active molecules and delivery systems
• evaluate the suitability of these formulations within the context of industrial and regulatory environments

The medicinal chemistry major is set in the context of drug design and discovery, and chemical sciences as applied to medicines. Students will:

• understand and apply the principles of drug action
• design and implement approaches to synthesising bioactive molecules
• analyse chemical structures and interactions using computational, spectroscopic and analytical techniques

The drug discovery biology major focuses on drug discovery and pharmacology. Students will:

• explain the mechanisms of drug action based on interactions at molecular, cellular and organ level
• identify the appropriate research methods required for the evaluation of new drug targets
• evaluate candidate novel therapeutic agents based on affinity / efficacy profiles

Refer to details at http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/undergrad/policy/credit.html

96 credit points

Students undertake common units in first year and semester one of second year. In semester two of second year students select their major.

Note: There is a quota on each major and entry into the preferred major is not guaranteed. Selection will be based on performance in all first year units and will be dependent on demand for the major and the student's results.

Students who commenced in 2012

The course details provided in this Handbook are for those students who commence their studies in 2012. Students who began their studies prior to this should consult the archived Handbook edition for the year in which they started their course. Archived handbooks are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks.

First year

First semester

• PSC1011 Physiology I
• PSC1021 Organic chemistry I
• PSC1031 Physical chemistry I
• PSC1041 Mathematics for pharmaceutical scientists

Second semester

• PSC1012 Physiology II
• PSC1022 Organic chemistry II
• PSC1032 Physical chemistry II
• PSC1042 Introduction to pharmaceutical sciences

Second year (from 2013)

First semester

• PSC2011 Biochemical pharmacology
• PSC2021 Analytical methods
• PSC2031 Structural organic chemistry
• PSC2041 Biopharmaceutics

Students select a major commencing semester 2 second year

Formulation science major

Second semester

• PSC2012 Molecular pharmacology
• PSC2202 Formulation chemistry
• PSC2212 Colloid chemistry

Choice of elective:

• PSC2112 Computational chemistry; or
• PSC2122 Synthetic organic chemistry; or
• PSC2132 Introduction to spectroscopy

Third year (from 2014)

First semester

• PSC3201 Product manufacture
• PSC3211 Industrial formulation
• PSC3221 Advanced formulations and nanotechnologies
• PSC3011 Applied analytical methods

Second semester

• PSC3202 Biomolecule formulation & modified release technologies
• PSC3212 Regulatory Affairs
• PSC3222 Industry placement

Choice of elective:

• PSC3012 Disease states and pharmacological intervention; or
• PSC3022 Computational chemistry in drug design; or
• PSC3112 Drug discovery and development

Medicinal chemistry major

Second year (from 2013)

Second semester

• PSC2012 Molecular pharmacology
• PSC2112 Computational chemistry I
• PSC2122 Synthetic organic chemistry
• PSC2132 Introduction to spectroscopy

Third year (from 2014)

First semester

• PSC3101 Advanced synthetic chemistry
• PSC3111 Molecular basis of drug action
• PSC3121 Spectroscopy
• PSC3011 Applied analytical methods

Second semester

• PSC3102 Synthetic medicinal chemistry
• PSC3112 Drug discovery and development
• PSC3122 Research project

Choice of elective:

• PSC3012 Disease states and pharmacological intervention; or
• PSC3022 Computational chemistry in drug design; or
• PSC3212 Regulatory affairs

Drug discovery biology major

Second year (from 2013)

Second semester

• PSC2012 Molecular pharmacology
• PSC2301 Disease-focused pharmacology I
• PSC2312 Molecular cell biology

Choice of elective:

• PSC2112 Computational chemistry ; or
• PSC2122 Synthetic organic chemistry; or
• PSC2132 Introduction to spectroscopy; or
• PSC2202 Formulation chemistry

Third year (from 2014)

First semester

• PAC3191 Microbiology and immunology
• PSC3301 Disease-focused pharmacology II
• PSC3221 Advanced formulations and nanotechnologies
• PSC3011 Applied analytical methods

Second semester

• PSC3302 Chemical Biology
• PSC3032 Current aspects of pharmaceutical biology
• PAC3512 Current aspects of pharmaceutical research
• PSC3122 Research project

An optional honours year is available to outstanding graduates.

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

Pharmacists are health professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage a patient's understanding and utilisation of medications, in order to optimise medicines-related health outcomes.

The degree has four streams of study:

• enabling sciences
• applied pharmaceutical sciences
• clinical and therapeutic sciences
• pharmacy practice sciences

During third and fourth year, students undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies through the professional experience placement program. The program provides an understanding of the processes involved in, for example, providing primary health care, drug information, and clinical pharmacy services in different practice environments.

To be registered as a pharmacist, students must complete an additional one year pharmacy internship program under the supervision of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Monash University offers an internship program, either as a stand-alone course or as part of course 3460 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Internship).

The course aims to produce graduates with:

• an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the enabling sciences, applied pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice and the ability to integrate and apply the knowledge to the practice of pharmacy
• the relevant skills for the practice of pharmacy, defined by the current competencies and requirements of future practices
• the relevant generic skills, such as oral and written communication, critical thinking, learning for life, numeracy and information literacy and leadership
• the relevant professional and social values, attitudes, and behaviours, necessary for practice

Graduates should be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained to promote and contribute to the quality use of medicines and to the health of the community.

96 credit points

Special requirements

Police and Working With Children checks are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in the Bachelor of Pharmacy. All students will be required to obtain and pay for a police and Working With Children check prior to undertaking the clinical and community placements in their course.

Before commencing their professional experience placements students are required to show records that they have been immunised in line with the Department of Human Services' list of immunisation for health workers.

For further information or for clarification contact the placement program coordinator, email pep@monash.edu

During third and fourth year students undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies through the professional experience placement program. http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/placements/index.html

Pharmacy Board of Australia

To practice as a pharmacist in Victoria it is necessary to register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. To qualify for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, a period of internship practical training must be undertaken after completing this undergraduate course. For detailed information, refer to the entry under 'Registration as a pharmacist' in the faculty information section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/pharm-02.html

Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Bachelor of Pharmacy graduates from Monash are eligible to become members of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) after a period of practical experience. RACI members are able to practise in many areas of industry as professional chemists and receive the salaries determined by the RACI.

Students complete eight core units in the first two years of the course, and core, elective and placement units in years three and four.

First year

First semester

• PAC1111 Introduction to physiology
• PAC1121 Organic chemistry
• PAC1211 Physicochemical basis of pharmacy
• PAC1311 Pharmacy, health and society I

Second semester

• PAC1132 Systems physiology
• PAC1142 Chemistry of biomolecules
• PAC1222 Drug delivery I
• PAC1322 Pharmacy, health and society II

Second year

First semester

• PAC2151 Biochemistry and molecular biology
• PAC2161 Cell function, communication and pathology
• PAC2171 Basis of drug action I
• PAC2331 Pharmacists as communicators

Second semester

• PAC2182 Basis of drug action II
• PAC2232 Drug delivery and disposition
• PAC2342 Pharmacy in a public health context
• PAC2412 Integrated therapeutics: Introduction and cardiovascular

Third year

First semester

• PAC3191 Microbiology and immunology
• PAC3241 Drug delivery, disposition and dynamics
• PAC3351 Context for practice I
• PAC3421 Integrated therapeutics respiratory

Second semester

• PAC3252 Drug delivery II
• PAC3362 Context for practice II
• PAC3432 Integrated therapeutics: Infectious diseases

plus one of the following electives:

• PAC3512 Current aspects of pharmaceutical research
• PAC3522 Applied research project
• PAC3532 International experience in pharmacy
• PAC3542 Leadership*
• PAC3552 Community engagement**
• PSC3032 Current aspects of pharmaceutical biology*
• PSC3112 Drug discovery and development*

* Parkville campus only.

** Sunway campus only.

Fourth year

First semester

• PAC4261 Drug delivery and development
• PAC4371 Professional experience placement program
• PAC4441 Integrated therapeutics: Endocrinology and renal
• PAC4451 Integrated therapeutics: Dermatology and pain

Second semester

• PAC4382 Context for practice III
• PAC4462 Integrated therapeutics: Neurology and oncology
• PAC4472 Integrated therapeutics: Psychiatry
• PAC4482 Advanced therapeutics

Bachelor of Pharmacy (with honours)

Students will qualify for the in-course Bachelor of Pharmacy (with honours) at the conclusion of the four-year pharmacy course, awarded in one of the grades of H1, H2A or H2B, where the aggregate of the marks they obtain in all units attempted reaches minimum levels of achievement determined by the faculty board. Refer to the faculty in-course honours policy at: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/undergrad/honourscalculations.html

Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy with honours
Bachelor of Pharmacy (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Commerce double-degree program recognises that pharmacy has a business as well as a professional component. The course is especially relevant to those graduates considering managing or owning a pharmacy or those who find themselves in a management role in a hospital pharmacy or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are health professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage a patient's understanding and utilisation of medication, in order to optimise medicines related to health outcomes.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree has four streams of study: enabling sciences, applied pharmaceutical sciences, clinical and integrated sciences and pharmacy practice sciences.

During third and fourth year, students undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies through the Professional Experiences Placement program. The program provides an understanding of the processes involved in, for example, providing primary health care, drug information, and clinical pharmacy services in different practice environments.

To be registered as a pharmacist, students must complete an additional one year pharmacy internship program under the supervision of the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Monash University offers a pharmacy internship program, either as a stand-alone course or as part of course 3460 Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice.

The degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to own or manage a pharmacy or to work in the wider healthcare sector, government or the pharmaceutical industry. It aims to produce graduates with:

• an indepth understanding and knowledge of the enabling sciences, applied pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice and be able to integrate and apply the knowledge to the practice of pharmacy
• the relevant skills for the practice of pharmacy, defined by the current competencies and requirements of future practices
• the relevant generic skills, such as oral and written communication, critical thinking, learning for life, numeracy and information literacy and leadership
• the relevant professional and social values, attitudes, and behaviours, necessary for practice

Graduates should be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained to promote and contribute to the quality use of medicines and to the health of the community.

For the Bachelor of Commerce objectives refer to the single degree entry at: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0179.html

96 credit points

Special requirements

Police and Working With Children checks are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in the Bachelor of Pharmacy. All students will be required to obtain and pay for a police and Working With Children check prior to undertaking the clinical and community placements in their course.

Before commencing their professional experience placement students are required to show records that they have been immunised in line with the Department of Human Services' list of immunisation for health workers.

For further information or for clarification contact the placement program coordinator, email pep@monash.edu

During third and fourth year, students undertake work placements in hospitals and community pharmacies through the professional experience placement program.

http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/placements/index.html

Pharmacy Board of Australia

To practice as a pharmacist in Victoria it is necessary to register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. To qualify for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, a period of internship practical training must be undertaken after completing this undergraduate course. For detailed information, refer to the entry under 'Registration as a pharmacist' in the faculty information section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/pharm-02.html.

Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Bachelor of Pharmacy graduates from Monash are eligible to become members of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) after a period of practical experience. RACI members are able to practise in many areas of industry as professional chemists and receive the salaries determined by the RACI.

Bachelor of Commerce

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

All units studied as part of the Bachelor of Pharmacy component of this double degree must be from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Bachelor of Commerce course structure has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of commerce
• a major from the list of majors below (this primary major must be selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment and all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• two open electives which may be taken from any Faculty of Business and Economics programs and campuses, or from disciplines offered by another faculty. These open electives can, in some cases, form a second major.

The degree requirements are:

Pharmacy component

(a.) Students complete 32 units (192 points) from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharamaceutical Sciences and must satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Pharmacy as follows:

First year

First semester

• PAC1111 Introduction to physiology
• PAC1121 Organic chemistry
• PAC1211 Physicochemical basis of pharmacy
• PAC1311 Pharmacy, health and society I

Second semester

• PAC1132 Systems physiology
• PAC1142 Chemistry of biomolecules
• PAC1222 Drug delivery I
• PAC1322 Pharmacy, health and society II

Second year

First semester

• PAC2151 Biochemistry and molecular biology
• PAC2161 Cell function, communication and pathology
• PAC2171 Basis of drug action I
• PAC2331 Pharmacists as communicators

Second semester

• PAC2182 Basis of drug action II
• PAC2232 Drug delivery and disposition
• PAC2342 Pharmacy in a public health context
• PAC2412 Integrated therapeutics: Introduction and cardiovascular

Third year

First semester

• PAC3191 Microbiology and immunology
• PAC3241 Drug delivery, disposition and dynamics
• PAC3351 Context for practice I
• PAC3421 Integrated therapeutics respiratory

Second semester

• PAC3252 Drug delivery II
• PAC3362 Context for practice II
• PAC3432 Integrated therapeutics: Infectious diseases

plus one of the following electives:

• PAC3512 Current aspects of pharmaceutical research
• PAC3522 Applied research project
• PAC3532 International experience in pharmacy
• PAC3542 Leadership
• PSC3032 Current aspects of pharmaceutical biology
• PSC3112 Drug discovery and development

Fourth year

First semester

• PAC4261 Drug delivery and development
• PAC4371 Professional experience placement program
• PAC4441 Integrated therapeutics: Endocrinology and renal
• PAC4451 Integrated therapeutics: Dermatology and pain

Second semester

• PAC4382 Context for practice III
• PAC4462 Integrated therapeutics: Neurology and oncology
• PAC4472 Integrated therapeutics: Psychiatry
• PAC4482 Advanced therapeutics

Bachelor of Pharmacy (with honours)

Students can qualify for the in-course Bachelor of Pharmacy (with honours) at the conclusion of the four-year pharmacy course, awarded in one of the grades of H1, H2A or H2B, where the aggregate of the marks they obtain in all units attempted reaches minimum levels of achievement determined by the faculty board. See the faculty in-course honours policy at: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/undergrad/honourscalculations.html

Commerce component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved list of majors listed under 'Areas of study' below
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Commerce component

• Accounting (BCom)
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics (BCom)
• Economics (BCom)
• Finance (BCom)
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• Human resource management (BCom)
• International commerce
• Management (BCom)
• Marketing (BCom)
• Sustainability

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy with honours
Bachelor of Pharmacy (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This honours-year program is designed to prepare students for entry to a higher degree by research. Honours research projects are offered in the principal areas of:

• drug delivery, dispostion and dynamics
• medicinal chemistry and drug action
• drug discovery biology
• drug candidate optimisation
• medicine use and safety

Available honours projects depend upon the availability of resources for supervision, laboratory space and materials.

The objectives of this course are to:

• develop students skills in research including research planning in conjunction with their project supervisor, experimental techniques, data analysis and scientific writing
• provide students with a research-oriented degree suitable for entry into pharmaceutical science industries
• provide future higher degree candidates with advanced knowledge in pharmaceutical science and research methodology
• encourage students to become technically competent to use analytical instrumentation, conduct experimental procedures and methodologies
• provide the opportunity for students to undertake data manipulation and analysis and understand the interpretation of data
• provide a forum for students to communicate the outcomes of the research project orally and in writing.

The prerequisite for entry to the honours year is a bachelors degree in pharmacy, science, pharmaceutical science, medicinal chemistry, formulation science or a related field with an average overall credit grade or higher in the final year of the course, or equivalent qualifications and experience deemed by the faculty research training committee to be suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study.

The honours degree consists of 25 per cent coursework and 75 per cent supervised research undertaken in any of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research areas.

Students enrol in one of the following pairs of units. Each unit contains activities based on one specific pharmaceutical science research area.

• PSC6111 Advanced medicinal chemistry and drug action (12 points) and PSC6112 Research in medicinal chemistry and drug action (36 points)
• PSC6211 Advanced drug delivery and lead optimisation (12 points) and PSC6212 Research in drug delivery and lead optimisation (36 points)
• PSC6311 Advanced medicine use and safety (12 points) and PSC6312 Research in medicine use and safety (36 points)

The course consists of:

(a.) compulsory advanced coursework including an induction program and topics applicable to the research interests of the student

(b.) supervised research.

The latter component can be based in any area that falls within the general research themes of:

• medicinal chemistry and drug action
• drug discovery biology
• drug candidate optimisation
• medicine use and safety.

With permission of the research training committee, it may also be possible to undertake a portion of the research in an external institution (eg a hospital or industry laboratory). If a substantial portion of the research work is to be carried out in an external institution, a suitably qualified person within that institution should act as an associate supervisor. The internal (faculty) supervisor is responsible for the overall research program at an academic level.

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

This 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.

Students can specialise in specific areas of practice by undertaking elective units which cover pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, economics and wound care relevant to pharmacy.

This course assists registered pharmacists to enhance their professional practice by:

• consolidating and building upon the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences gained as an undergraduate
• applying the knowledge and skills to day-to-day pharmacy practice situations
• further developing the technical, clinical, personal and professional skills that form the basis of pharmacy practice
• further developing problem-solving skills and application of professional judgement in patient care
• working within the ethical and legal framework of the profession
• exploring personal career goals and expectations
• dealing with professional and personal pressures associated with being a pharmacist
• becoming a 'life-long learner'.

12 credit points

PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice requires students to undertake patient medication history interviews and medication reviews in the student's workplace. Home Medicines Review are to be conducted under the supervision of an accredited consultant pharmacist or hospital outreach pharmacist (assistance is available with organising this for students located in Victoria, if the student does not have access to a suitably experienced pharmacist).

Successful completion of PGP5015 (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.

Students complete one core 6-credit-point unit and 18 credit points of elective units.

Core unit

• PGC5001 Evidence based practice

Electives

Students complete 18 credit points from the following:

• ECX9700 Introduction to health economics*
• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics*
• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• ECX9730 Economic evaluation in healthcare*
• ECX9750 Principles of health economics for developing countries*
• PGC5002 Patient data and pharmacotherapy I**
• PGC6003 Patient data and pharmacotherapy II**
• PGC6004 Patient data and pharmacotherapy III**
• PGC6005 Journal club
• PGC6007 Introduction to clinical research
• PGC6010 Infectious diseases pharmacotherapy
• PGP5013 Dermatology
• PGP5014 Clinical educator preparation
• PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice
• PGP5016 Geriatric disease state management
• PGP5017 Mental health
• PGP5018 Palliative care
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing

Within the total credit points required for this course, students can also undertake up to 12 credit points of complementary units. For further information visit: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/complementary.html

* Students cannot undertake more than 12 points of these units.

** Enrolment in these units is subject to approval. Students are required to be working in an Australian hospital clinical setting.

Minimum grade for articulation

In order to progress to the Master of Pharmacy Practice, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

• Credit (60) average

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

This course provides the opportunity to complete an internship program approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and to credit this towards a postgraduate qualification. In addition to the internship program component, students can undertake further study in specific areas of practice by undertaking elective units which cover pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, economics and wound care relevant to pharmacy. It is recommended to complete the internship program (12 credit points) prior undertaking electives.

This course assists pharmacy graduates to make the transition from student to independent, competent professional. It does this by helping interns to:

• consolidate and build upon the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences gained as an undergraduate
• apply their knowledge and skills to day-to-day pharmacy practice situations
• further develop the technical, clinical, personal and professional skills that form the basis of pharmacy practice
• further develop problem-solving skills and application of professional judgement in patient care
• work within the ethical and legal framework of the profession
• explore personal career goals and expectations
• deal with professional and personal pressures associated with being a pharmacist
• become a 'life-long learner'.

12 credit points

Pharmacy Board of Australia provisional registration

Students enrolled in this course must be provisionally registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and have obtained and provided details of an internship position with an approved Preceptor. For details visit http://www.pharmacyboard.gov.au/Internship.aspx.

PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice requires students to undertake patient medication history interviews and medication reviews in the student's workplace. Home Medicines Reviews are to be conducted under the supervision of an accredited consultant pharmacist or hospital outreach pharmacist (assistance is available with organising this for students located in Victoria, if the student does not have access to a suitably experienced pharmacist).

Completion of an accredited intern training program is one of the requirements of the Pharmacy Board of Australia for registration as a pharmacist. The Pharmacy Board of Australia recognises the Internship Training Program (ITP) units PGP5011 and PGP5012 as an accredited intern training program leading to registration.

Successful completion of PGP5015 (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.

Students complete two core 6-credit-point units and 12 points of elective units.

The core units commence in early January. These are completed in the first 12 months and it is recommended that the elective units are completed in the following 12 months.

Core units

• PGP5011 Applied pharmacy practice I
• PGP5012 Applied pharmacy practice II

Electives

Students complete 12 points from the following:

• ECX9700 Introduction to health economics
• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics
• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• ECX9730 Economic evaluation in healthcare
• ECX9750 Principles of health economics for developing countries
• PGC5001 Evidence based practice
• PGC5002 Patient data and pharmacotherapy I*
• PGC6005 Journal club
• PGC6010 Infectious diseases pharmacotherapy
• PGP5013 Dermatology
• PGP5014 Clinical educator preparation
• PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice
• PGP5016 Geriatric disease state management
• PGP5017 Mental health
• PGP5018 Palliative care
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing

Within the total credit points required for this course, students can also undertake up to 12 credit points of complementary units. For further infromation visit: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/complementary.html

* Enrolment into this elective is subject to approval. Students are required to be working in an Australian hospital clinical setting.

Minimum grade for articulation

In order to progress to the Master of Pharmacy Practice, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

• Credit (60) average

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Internship)

The actual award conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, the timing of study, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute and chronic wounds.

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychosocial and environmental components of a comprehensive wound assessment
• develop an understanding of the process of wound healing
• identify and describe factors that affect the rate of wound healing
• understand the classification and appropriate use of modern wound dressings
• critically appraise innovative new technologies in wound dressings.

12 credit points

Students complete:

• five core units (18 credit points)
• elective units (6 credit points)

For a suggested course plan please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/woundcare.html.

Core units

• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds

Elective units

• PGW1109 Dermatology
• PGW1111 Alternative therapies
• PGW1112 Scar management
• PGW1113 Non-healing ulcers and pain management
• PGW1116 Diabetic foot
• PGW1123 Management of burns
• PGW1126 Clinical risk management and wound care
• PGW1130 Pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management

Minimum grade for articulation

In order to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

• Credit (60) in all units

Graduate Certificate in Wound Care

This 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.

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

• demonstrate high level problem-solving skill for clients with complex wounds
• utilise a systematic approach to perform an advanced assessment of a client with a wound
• develop an appropriate plan of wound care in collaboration with the client and the multidisciplinary team
• demonstrate clinical competency in practical wound care techniques
• evaluate the outcomes of care for clients with complex wounds.

24 credit points

PGW5127 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.

Students complete:

• nine core units (36 credit points)
• elective units (12 credit points)

For a suggested course plan please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/woundcare.html.

Core units

• PGC5001 Evidence based practice
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing
• PGW5108 Nutrition and wound healing
• PGW5127 Practical wound care training and assessment

Elective units

• PGP5014 Clinical educator preparation
• PGW1109 Dermatology
• PGW1111 Alternative therapies
• PGW1112 Scar management
• PGW1113 Non-healing ulcers and pain management
• PGW1116 Diabetic foot
• PGW1123 Management of burns
• PGW1126 Clinical risk management and wound care
• PGW1130 Pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management

Minimum grade for course completion

In order to successfully complete this course, students must achieve a minimum pass grade of credit (60) in each of the following units:

• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• Elective unit(s) equivalent to 6 credit points

Minimum grade for articulation

In order to progress to the Master of Wound Care, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

• Credit (60) in the first 42 credit points of the course
• Distinction (70) in PGW5127

Students who do not achieve the minimum pass grade for course completion for the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care will be course completed with the following alternative exit award, provided they have satisfied the requirements for this award:

• Graduate Certificate in Wound Care after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care early may apply to graduate with the alternative exit listed above, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award.

Graduate Diploma in Wound Care

The 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.

Upon completion of this course graduates will be able to:

• provide clinical pharmacy services at a high level.
• apply principles of quality use of medicines to patient care.
• use evidence-based principles to guide clinical practice.
• critically evaluate literature to develop research proposals.
• undertake practice-based research projects.

Successful 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.

24 credit points

This 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.

Students must be working as clinical pharmacists with access to patients in order to undertake the Patient data and pharmacotherapy units as they are required to contribute cases for discussion and documentation in their learning portfolio.

Students complete 48 credit points of core units. This includes a four-week speciality rotation with an experienced clinical preceptor and completion of a practice-based research project. Areas of study include:

• biostatistics and
• epidemiology
• theory and practice of evidence-based medicine
• pharmacotherapy and interpretation of clinical data
• practice-based research.

Great importance is placed on active student participation in seminar presentations and discussion groups, and student performance is closely monitored.

Students require access to patients for case studies on a regular basis and must be working in their clinical position for the duration of each semester.

Students complete the following units:

• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• PGC5001 Evidence-based practice
• PGC5002 Patient data and pharmacotherapy I
• PGC6003 Patient data and pharmacotherapy II
• PGC6004 Patient data and pharmacotherapy III
• PGC6005 Journal club
• PGC6006 Specialty clinical placement
• PGC6007 Introduction to clinical research
• PGC6008 Clinical research II
• PGC6009 Clinical research III

Minimum grade for course completion

In order to successfully complete this course, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

• 65 per cent in units PGC5001 and ECX9720

Students who do not achieve the minimum pass grade for course completion for the Master of Clinical Pharmacy will be transferred to one of the following alternative awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
• Master of Pharmacy Practice

Master of Clinical Pharmacy

Students 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.

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

• produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the field of pharmaceutical science (but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD)
• devise a research topic to investigate a particular pharmaceutical science research area
• identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious
• select and review relevant theory and literature
• design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate the specific research questions
• select appropriate modes of analysis
• consider ethical issues involved in research
• implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field
• prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components of a masters thesis, including a bibliography.

This degree consists of 100 per cent supervised research undertaken in any of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharamceutical Sciences research areas.

Assessment 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.

Students enrol in the appropriate research unit relevant to their field:

• PRU0001 Research in medicinal chemistry
• PRU0002 Research in pharmacology
• PRU0003 Research in pharmaceutics
• PRU0004 Research in pharmacy practice

Master of Pharmaceutical Science

The 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, however, direct entry is also an option for registered pharmacists.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide a knowledge base for more advanced practice in a variety of pharmacy practice areas
• develop skills in critical literature evaluation
• further develop written and oral communication skills.

Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to:

• undertake more advanced practice roles in selected areas
• critically evaluate literature
• use evidence-based principles to guide practice.

24 credit points

PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice requires students to undertake patient medication history interviews and medication reviews in the student's workplace. Home Medicines Review are to be conducted under the supervision of an accredited consultant pharmacist or hospital outreach pharmacist (assistance is available with organising this for students located in Victoria, if the student does not have access to a suitably experienced pharmacist).

Successful completion of PGP5015 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.

Students complete one core 6 credit point unit and 42 credit points of elective units.

Core unit

• PGC5001 Evidence-based practice

Electives

• ECX9700 Introduction to health economics*
• ECX9710 Pharmaceutical economics*
• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• ECX9730 Economic evaluation in healthcare*
• ECX9750 Principles of health economics for developing countries*
• PGC5002 Patient data and pharmacotherapy I**
• PGC6003 Patient data and pharmacotherapy II** or PGC6010 Infectious diseases pharmacotherapy
• PGC6004 Patient data and pharmacotherapy III**
• PGC6005 Journal club
• PGC6007 Introduction to clinical research
• PGP5013 Dermatology
• PGP5014 Clinical educator preparation
• PGP5015 Geriatric pharmacy practice
• PGP5016 Geriatric disease state management
• PGP5017 Mental health
• PGP5018 Palliative Care
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing

Within the total credit points required for this course, students can also undertake up to 12 credit points of complementary units. For further information visit: http://pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/complementary.html

* Students cannot undertake more than 12 points of these units.

** Enrolment into these electives is subject to approval as students are required to be working in an Australian clinical hospital setting.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Pharmacy Practice early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice (Internship)

Master of Pharmacy Practice

This 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.

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• demonstrate a high level of critical analysis, problem solving and decision making related to the care of clients with complex wounds
• utilise an evidential basis for clinical decision-making in the management of people with wounds
• demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of acute and chronic wounds from an individual and population health perspective
• demonstrate leadership and innovation in wound care that is underpinned by continuous quality improvement framework.

36 credit points

PGW5127 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.

Students complete:

• core units (60 credit points)
• a range of elective units (12 credit points)

Students 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.

For a suggested course plan please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/woundcare.html.

Core units

• ECX9720 Introduction to epidemiology/biostatistics
• PGC5001 Evidence based practice
• PGC6007 Introduction to clinical research
• PGC6008 Clinical research II
• PGC6009 Clinical research III
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing
• PGW5108 Nutrition and wound healing
• PGW5127 Practical wound care training and assessment
• PGW6122 Advanced clinical practice in wound care

Elective units

• PGP5014 Clinical educator preparation
• PGW1109 Dermatology
• PGW1111 Alternative therapies
• PGW1112 Scar management
• PGW1113 Non-healing ulcers and pain management
• PGW1116 Diabetic foot
• PGW1123 Management of burns
• PGW1126 Clinical risk management and wound care
• PGW1130 Pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management

Minimum grade for course completion

In order to successfully complete this course, students must achieve a minimum pass grade of credit (60) in the following units:

• PGC5001 Evidence based practice
• PGW1101 Biology of wound healing
• PGW1102 Wound assessment
• PGW1103 Wound dressings
• PGW1104 Management of acute wounds
• PGW1105 Management of chronic wounds
• PGW5106 Systemic medication and wound healing
• PGW5108 Nutrition and wound healing
• Elective unit(s) equivalent to 12 credit points

and

• a minimum pass grade of distinction (70) in PGW5127 Practical wound care training and assessment

Students who do not achieve the minimum pass grade for course completion for the Master of Wound Care will be course completed with one of the following alternative exit awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Wound Care after successful completion of 24 points of study.
• Graduate Diploma in Wound Care after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Wound Care early may apply to graduate with one of the alternative exits listed above, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award.

Master of Wound Care

The 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.

By the completion of this program students should be able to:

• produce a thesis that displays competence at understanding and carrying out research in the broad field of Pharmaceutical Science
• under the guidance of a supervisor, devise a realistic research topic to investigate a particular pharmaceutical science research area
• identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious
• select and review relevant theory and literature
• design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate the specific research questions
• select appropriate modes of analysis
• consider ethical issues involved in research
• implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field
• prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components of a PhD thesis.

This degree consists of 100 per cent supervised research undertaken in any of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharamceutical Sciences research areas.

Assessment is by 100 per cent thesis, the length of which would not normally exceed 100,000 words.

Students enrol in the appropriate research unit relevant to their field:

• PRU0001 Research in medicinal chemistry
• PRU0002 Research in pharmacology
• PRU0003 Research in pharmaceutics
• PRU0004 Research in pharmacy practice

Doctor of Philosophy