Pharmacy

Drugs and Society

The use of drugs in society including historical perspectives. Selected examples of the use of medicines in disease, recreational drug use and drug misuse, and cultural and ethnic influences on drug use. Differences between conventional and complementary medicines. The role of the pharmaceutical industry in drug discovery, manufacture and promotion. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to access to pharmaceuticals.

English Language Competency

To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Pharmacy. This course must be completed prior to enrolling in PHARMACY 213.

Applied Science for Pharmacy

Specific and selected aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology are explored in the context of beginning clinical pharmacy practice.

Pharmaceutical Science and Practice

The properties of materials, principles of pharmaceutical formulation, design of drug delivery systems and routes of administration of drugs are considered. The skills for competent pharmacy practice in New Zealand, including law, ethics, medicines information, clinical communication, cultural competence and elements of human behaviour are introduced.

Pharmacy 1

The optimal drug treatment of dermatological, infectious and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders is explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical and professional skills in law and ethics, critical appraisal, medicines information, pharmaceutical compounding and calculations, clinical communication and cultural competence are introduced. Introductory experiential learning placements in industry, hospital and community pharmacy sites are provided.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 199, 211, 212

Pharmacy 2

Optimal drug treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and hepatic diseases and disorders are explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical pharmacy skills in law and ethics, dispensing, medicines information, adherence support, clinical communication, physical assessment and management are further developed. Experiential learning placements focus on development of pharmacy practice skills in community/hospital pharmacy settings throughout New Zealand.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 211-213

Pharmacy 3

Optimal drug treatment of endocrine, musculoskeletal, ocular, obstetric, gynaecological and urological diseases is explored through integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approaches. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, medicines information, clinical communication, management, quality and safety, and research skills are further developed. Further experiential learning placements focus on development of pharmacy practice skills in community/hospital pharmacy settings throughout New Zealand.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 311

Research Inquiry in Pharmacy

Research methodologies for health, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Students gain foundations in research methods and ethics, capabilities in synthesising literature, analysing data and presenting research findings. Students work in groups to explore, conduct, and present results of research inquiries in appropriate written and oral formats.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 312

Restriction: PHARMACY 410

To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 413 A and B

Medicine Optimisation 1

Evaluation of theoretical frameworks to assess health service design. Optimal drug treatment of cancers, neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders are explored underpinned by critical appraisal of evidence. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, aseptic compounding, medicines information, teamwork and leadership are consolidated. Advanced experiential learning placement opportunities are undertaken in sites throughout New Zealand and overseas locations.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 312

Restriction: PHARMACY 411

Medicine Optimisation 2

Theories and critical appraisal of evidence applied to design health service innovations. Optimal treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and pain, children’s and older persons’ health issues, patients with multiple morbidities explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, medicines information, teamwork, leadership, pharmacoeconomics and health technology are further developed. Advanced experiential learning placement opportunities.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 701

Restriction: PHARMACY 412

Pharmaceutical Formulation

Physiological and physicochemical factors in drug delivery and formulation of pharmaceutical products. Consideration of both traditional (e.g., solutions, semi-solids, solids, aerosols) and novel (e.g., liposomal) drug delivery systems based on the experimental literature.

Pharmaceutical Techniques

Experimental and analytical techniques in the assessment of pharmaceutical products and of drug action in biological systems. Consideration of pharmacopoeial and official standards, drug stability and drug metabolism.

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP), quality assurance and quality control as applied to pharmaceutical products and processes. Consideration of relevant industrial processes, legislation, safety issues, packaging, labelling, stability and regulatory requirements.

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

To synthesise knowledge pertaining to the registration and licensing of pharmaceutical products nationally and internationally and to effectively apply regulatory principles to the introduction of new pharmaceutical products to the New Zealand and global market.

Pharmaceutical Science Research Proposal

A comprehensive critical study of the literature pertaining to the proposed thesis research. This will include a review of the relevant methodologies, the analysis of research results and the relationship of published work to the proposed research.

Literature Review in Pharmaceutical Sciences

A thorough investigation of the current literature in a specified area leading to a comprehensive review with the intent of a review publication.

Literature Review in Pharmacy Practice

A thorough investigation of the current literature in a specified area of pharmacy practice or pharmacotherapy leading to a comprehensive review with the intent of a review publication.

Case Studies in Pharmacy Practice

The investigation and construction of case studies in a current area of pharmacy practice to a quality suitable for submission for publication.

Medicines Information and Critical Appraisal

Develops advanced skills in the retrieval, evaluation and dissemination of medicines information, as well as the ability to critically evaluate clinical literature in the context of selected common therapeutic areas.

Medicines Management and Pharmaceutical Care

Explores the concepts of medicines management and pharmaceutical care planning in the context of selected common therapeutic areas. The course will emphasise the role of the pharmacist in the optimisation of medicines therapy for individual patients.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 764

Applied Pharmacotherapy

Embodies evidence-based practice and the philosophy of pharmaceutical care to achieve optimum therapeutic outcomes in patients with endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, mental health, neurological and gastrointestinal disease states.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 764, 765

Advanced Pharmacotherapy

Explores current pharmacotherapeutics in the context of patients with complex pathologies and complex clinical needs, allowing for some specialisation in the student's areas of interest.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 764, 765

Principles of Prescribing

Legal and ethical considerations; communication with patients and other health professionals; clinical reasoning and decision-making; physical assessment and diagnostic skills; 'mechanics' of prescribing; pharmacoeconomic considerations.

Prescribing Practicum

A practicum for prescribing: an experiential placement where the pharmacist develops experience in prescribing under the overarching guidance of a designated medical prescriber.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 769

Special Studies

Special Studies

Special Topic

Special Topic

Research Project - Level 9

Supervised research that represents the personal scholarly work of a student based on a coherent inquiry at an advanced level into an approved topic related to pharmacy or health scholarship under supervision of School of Pharmacy academic staff and collaborators. Develop understanding about the nature and practice of research and capabilities in data analysis, academic writing and dissemination of research.

Prerequisite: PHARMACY 312

Restriction: PHARMACY 410, 413

To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 789 A and B

Dissertation - Level 9

To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 792 A and B, or PHARMACY 792

Thesis - Level 9

To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 796 A and B

Research Portfolio - Level 9

Supervised research that represents the personal scholarly work of a student based on a coherent area of enquiry. Culminates in a conclusive piece of work related to a specific area of specialisation or aspect of practice in health.

To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 797 A and B, or PHARMACY 797