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PHM508 Pharmacy Research Methods & Proposal (16)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the various methodological approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, to pharmacy research. Students will gain an understanding of research design, implementation and analysis. At the conclusion of the subject students will have completed a major literature review, prepared a research proposal (including any ethics approvals).

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Pharmacy Practice students only
Incompatible subject(s)
BMS400 BMS500 BMS508 HLT505 HLT506 PHM300 PHM500

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of the subject students should be able to:
* Understand qualitative and quantitative pharmacy research methods;
* Understand the primary means for dissemination of research findings;
* Understand the requirements and procedures for ethical, and other approval, for research;
* Define a pharmacy research project using methodologies appropriate to their field of research;
* Conduct a literature search of appropriate sources;
* Collate, evaluate and critically review information on a specific topic
* Develop a full research proposal in writing, including completion of all ethics or other requirements

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
The syllabus will cover the following topics: * Experimental design and implementation * Ethical issues in research - both human and animal * Approvals required for laboratory based research * Literature searches using electronic and other databases * Development of a critical literature review * Analysis and presentation of research finding * Preparation of a research proposal

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.