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PCOL3888: Pharmacology Interdisciplinary Project
2025 unit information
Developing the next drug for one of our global health challenges requires teams of diverse scientists with inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills. In this unit of study you will work together in teams under the supervision of expert academics and industry partners to address the unmet needs and questions of real-world projects in the pharmacological treatment of disease. You will explore ethical, societal and clinical aspects of developing and regulating new treatments for chronic diseases. You will expand your skills in evaluation of evidence from scientific, economic and industry sources. In this capstone unit you will extend your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communicating with lay and expert audiences, cultural competence and collaboration – all highly valued by employers. This unit will foster your ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, which is essential for professional and research pathways in future. This unit of study is highly recommended for students who are interested in careers in the medical technology and pharmaceutical industry, commercialisation and start-ups, health professions (e.g. medicine, pharmacy), government policy and regulatory agencies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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{(PCOL2011 or PCOL2021 or MEDS2002) or [BMED2401 and 12 credit points from (BMED2402 or BMED2403 or BMED2405 or BMED2406)]} and (PCOL2012 or PCOL2022 or PCOL2922) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problems in an interdisciplinary context.
- LO2. Find, define and delimit authentic problems in order to address them.
- LO3. Create an investigation strategy, explore solutions, discuss approaches and predict outcomes.
- LO4. Analyse data using modern information technology and digital skills.
- LO5. Demonstrate integrity, confidence, personal resilience and the capacity to manage challenges, both individually and in teams.
- LO6. Collaborate with diverse groups and across cultural and disciplinary boundaries to develop solution(s) to the project problems.
- LO7. Communicate project outcomes effectively to a broad audience.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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