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FARM3100 - Research Project in Pharmacy

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 75/100 A
Oral examination 25/100 1 hours E

Course content

The course aims to nurture the passion of final year Pharmacy students for inquiry and knowledge creation through fostering their intellectual rigor in tackling research questions related to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and developing their academic communication skills. It also aims to not only provide hands-on research experience gained through project work, but also to develop students higher order thinking skills, such as the critical evaluation of information, as well as hone students written and oral academic communication skills in the context of pharmaceutical sciences and practice. Students will carry out their projects under the supervision of academic staff. The research project will allow students to have the hands-on opportunity to develop pertinent skills in research, including the formulation of a research hypothesis, critique of published literature, experimental design methodologies, and data collection and analysis.

Learning outcome

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

  • identify the question or hypothesis; carry out a literature survey on the subject matter; design methodologies to conduct a study; collect, organize and analyze data.
  • communicate effectively through various means including oral presentations and written articles.
  • produce an effective research poster appropriate for a poster presentation.

Learning methods and activities

Independent research project work on a relevant topic under supervision.

Compulsory assignments

  • The first draft of the FYP report will be assessed by the supervisors

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the course requires a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or similar.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FARM3901 30.0 AUTUMN 2017
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Pharmacy
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 25/100 E
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Autumn ORD Assignment 75/100 A INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 25/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 75/100 A INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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