Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides opportunities for incoming exchange students to participate in a pharmacy research project conducted within the Master of Pharmacy Program at UWA (MPharm). You will work in pairs to take responsibility for a small research project, working under the guidance and advice of an academic advisor. You are expected to spend the equivalent of 5 days per week on the project for a period of at least 6 weeks. How, when and where you spend this time will depend on the requirements of the research and your academic advisor. The project framework must be worked out in consultation with the advisor, and you will be expected to develop and execute the
research. At the completion of the process, you will deliver an oral seminar to present the findings of your research. You will also have to submit a written report to the coordinator highlighting your achievements over the exchange period
- Credit
- 0 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2023 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define a research problem and formulate the hypothesis; (2) conduct a literature review; (3) design research methodology with appropriate controls and standards; (4) conduct experiments according to good research practices and ethics requirements; (5) collect, record, process, analyse and display research data using appropriate software and statistical
methods; (6) interpret research data with reference to literature evidence; (7) communicate research findings in the form of a written report and an oral presentation; and (8) work collaboratively within a research team.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written report; (2) seminar; and (3) effort. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Lee Yong Lim
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Exchange students from Zhejiang University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Contact hours
- 5 days per week for six weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.