PC6016 - Doctor of Pharmacy Specialisation 1

Credit points:	06
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

Available to all students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy.

In this subject the student will obtain advanced knowledge and methodological training in a chosen area of pharmacy relevant to the chosen doctoral research area. This specialisation is normally undertaken as academic or technical training in a recognised and acceptable national, regional or international centre of excellence for the specific specialised study area, as agreed by Doctor of Pharmacy coordinator, supervisors and the Head of School.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire skills to function as a specialist in the pharmacy workforce in the chosen area;
• master the methodologies associated with an area of specialisation in pharmacy.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to place their research in a broader (preferably international)theoretical, practical and policy context.;
• The ability to encompass and use methods and conceptual advances in areas of knowledge cognate to their central area(s) of expertise;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Professor Beverley Glass.
Contact hours:	120 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	specialisation report.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Professor Beverley Glass.
Contact hours:	120 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	specialisation report.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.