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PHAR1911: Fundamentals of Pharmacy
2025 unit information
This unit of study provides a broad introduction to the discipline of pharmacy, focusing on two complementary components that are fundamental to the study of pharmacy. By doing so, this unit provides a foundation for all future units of study in subsequent years of the degree. The pharmacy practice component includes an introduction to the roles that pharmacists play in health care as well as the skills and knowledge required of a professional pharmacist. Students are challenged to begin thinking and behaving as future members of the pharmacy profession, and reflect on attitudes and beliefs that will shape their practice. The pharmaceutical sciences component introduces aspects of the chemistry of small (drug) molecules and large biological molecules, as well as pharmaceutical calculations. Laboratory work enhances confidence and develop skills in the handling and manipulation of chemicals and in the observation and processing of experimental results. Both components provide opportunities to develop specific skills in research, critical thinking, writing, group work and presenting in the context of activities designed to orient students to their future profession.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced (2U). Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take a Chemistry Bridging Course (offered in February and as a distance course at other times of the year) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the main characteristics of the structure and properties of drug molecules and large biological molecules.
- LO2. Describe principles of laboratory safety practices and pharmaceutical calculations which underpin simple extemporaneous product preparations.
- LO3. Assess and critically evaluate the appropriateness, quality and reliability of information resources used to arrive at evidence-based conclusions when solving medicine and disease-related problems in pharmacy.
- LO4. Explain the fundamental characteristics and organisation of the pharmacy profession, including professional, legal and ethical considerations that inform patient care.
- LO5. Discuss the pharmacist’s role in ensuring safe and effective provision of medicines and health services across Australian health settings, and how this contributes to and complements the roles of other health professionals.
- LO6. Communicate effectively and appropriately, in a culturally-capable manner with peers, university staff and health professionals.
- LO7. Apply appropriate writing and referencing techniques, including appropriately acknowledging sources, to uphold academic honesty.
- LO8. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development through independent learning and continuous reflection.
- LO9. Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning team.
- LO10. Identify the different elements of a unit of study (including learning outcomes, learning tasks, assessments and feedback) and recognise how they contribute to learning.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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