Program Overview
The Graduate Honours program in Pharmacy at Hobart is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) course that enhances career opportunities and prepares students for further research studies. It involves planning and conducting a research project leading to a thesis, developing research skills, and extending knowledge in specific pharmacy topics. The program includes core units and individual modules that guide students through the research process, from literature review to thesis submission and presentation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Graduate Honours is a one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) on-campus course offered at Hobart. It involves planning and conducting a research project leading to a thesis. Students with an interest in research may undertake Graduate Honours either full or part-time following graduation. An Honours degree in Pharmacy enhances career opportunities and is the usual prerequisite for further study for a research higher degree (Master of Pharmacy or Doctor of Philosophy). Research Higher Degrees are generally expected for positions in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or government regulatory agencies.
Objectives:
- Extend knowledge and understanding in specific topics of interest in pharmacy and related sciences.
- Improve skills in critically reading the literature and communicating effectively in science.
- Learn particular research methods and techniques.
- Develop the ability to plan and carry out a research project.
- Prepare a thesis on the results.
Outline:
- Core Units:
- CSA431: Pharmacy Honours A
- CSA432: Pharmacy Honours B
- CSA433: Pharmacy Honours C
- CSA434: Pharmacy Honours D
- Course Schedule:
- Semester 1: CSA431, CSA433
- Semester 2: CSA432, CSA434
- Individual Modules with Descriptions:
- CSA431: Pharmacy Honours A
- Students commence a research project under the direction of their supervisory team.
- Conduct a review of the literature on their research topic.
- CSA432: Pharmacy Honours B
- Students plan their research project under the direction of their supervisory team.
- Develop a written research plan.
- CSA433: Pharmacy Honours C
- Students conduct their research project under the direction of their supervisory team.
- Submit a research proposal for review.
- CSA434: Pharmacy Honours D
- Students complete their research project under the direction of their supervisory team.
- Submit their thesis.
Careers:
Honours students specialize in a particular field of study and are exposed to various opportunities for pursuing higher degrees and careers in pharmacy practice or the pharmaceutical sciences. Best practice facilitated by research is paramount for the continuing value and standing of pharmacy in the community.
