Pharmacy handbook

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Pharmacy
handbook
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Important dates
Important dates
University semester and vacation dates for 2010

Summer/Winter School lectures Dates
Summer School – December program Begins:Monday 7 December 2009
Summer School – main program Begins:Monday 4 January 2010
Summer School – late January program Begins: Monday 18 January
Winter School – main program Monday 28 June to Friday 24 July
Semester One Dates
International student orientation (Semester One) – STABEX Monday 15 February and Tuesday 16 February
International student orientation (Semester One) – full degree Wednesday 18 February and Thursday 19 February
Lectures begin Monday 1 March
AVCC Common Week/non-teaching Easter period Friday 2 April to Friday 9 April
International application deadline (Semester Two) * Thursday 30 April *
Last day of lectures Friday 4 June
Study vacation Monday 7 June to Friday 11 June
Examination period Tuesday 15 June to Saturday 26 June
Semester ends Saturday 26 June
AVCC Common Week/non-teaching period Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July
Semester Two Dates
International student orientation (Semester Two) – STABEX Monday 19 July and Tuesday 20 July
International student orientation (Semester Two) – full degree Wednesday 22 July and Thursday 23 July
Lectures begin Monday 26 July
AVCC Common Week/non-teaching period Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October
Last day of lectures Friday 29 October
International application deadline (for Semester One, 2011) * Saturday 30 October *
Study vacation Monday 1 November to Friday 5 November
Examination period Monday 8 November to Saturday 20 November
Semester ends Saturday 20 November
* Except for the faculties of Dentistry, Medicine and the Master of Pharmacy course. See www.acer.edu.au for details.
Last dates for withdrawal or discontinuation for 2010

Semester One – units of study Dates
Last day to add a unit Friday 12 March
Last day for withdrawal Wednesday 31 March
Last day to discontinue without failure (DNF) Friday 23 April
Last to discontinue (Discontinued – Fail) Friday 4 June
Semester Two – units of study Dates
Last day to add a unit Friday 6 August
Last day for withdrawal Tuesday 31 August
Last day to discontinue without failure (DNF) Friday 10 September
Last day to discontinue (Discontinued – Fail) Friday 29 October
Last day to withdraw from a non-standard unit of study Census date of the unit, which cannot be earlier than 20 per cent of the
way through the period of time during which the unit is undertaken.
Public holidays Dates
Australia Day Tuesday 26 January
Good Friday Friday 2 April
Easter Monday Monday 5 April
Anzac Day Monday 26 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 14 June
Labour Day Monday 4 October
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How to use this handbook
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Contents
Contents
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 19
Important dates i
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 19
University semester and vacation dates for 2010 i
Research in the Faculty of Pharmacy 19
Last dates for withdrawal or discontinuation for i
2010 Presentation of theses 20
Coursework degrees 21
How to use this handbook iii
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) 21
What is a handbook? iii
Postgraduate coursework programs in Herbal 21
What new students need to know iii Medicines
Where to find information iii Units of study: tables 23
Timetables iii Table 2: Master of Pharmacy degree 23
Students with a disability iii Table 3: Postgraduate coursework programs in 24
Herbal Medicine
Handbook updates iii
Units of study: listings 24
Welcome from the Dean 1
5. Postgraduate degree regulations and policies 31
An introduction to Pharmacy 3
Resolutions of the Senate 31
About this handbook 3
Master of Herbal Medicines 31
Course outlines 3
Master of Pharmacy 31
Units of study 3
Master of Philosophy 31
FAQs 3
Graduate Diploma in Herbal Medicines 31
A brief history of the Faculty of Pharmacy 3
Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicines 31
Sydney University Pharmacy Association (SUPA) 3
Resolutions of the Faculty 31
What does SUPA do? 3
Master of Philosophy 31
1. About the faculty 5 Master of Pharmacy 33
General enquiries 5 Master of Herbal Medicines 34
Information and advice 5 Graduate Diploma in Herbal Medicines 35
Student Services Office 5 Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicines 35
Staff 5 The Sydney Summer and Winter Schools 37
2. Undergraduate degree requirements 7 Advantages 37
Introduction 7 How to apply 37
Bachelor of Pharmacy 7 Census dates 37
Summary of requirements 7 Withdrawal and refund policy 37
New curriculum 7 Transferring between subjects 37
Assumed knowledge 7 Summer and Winter School scholarships 37
Prerequisites and corequisites 7 For more information 37
Registration requirements for pharmacists 7 General University information 39
Degree resolutions 7
Academic progression 39
Undergraduate units of study 8
Accommodation Service 39
Table 1: Bachelor of Pharmacy pass degree and 8
Admissions Office 39
honours degree
Applying for a course 40
Units of study 9
Attendance 40
3. Undergraduate degree regulations and 17 Bus service 40
policies
Campuses 40
Resolutions of the Senate 17
Careers Centre 40
Bachelor of Pharmacy 17
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) 40
Resolutions of the Faculty 17
Centre for English Teaching (CET) 41
Bachelor of Pharmacy 17
Child Care Information Office 41
4. Postgraduate degree requirements 19 The Co-op Bookshop 41
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Contents
Counselling Service 41 Satisfactory academic progress 53
Disability Services 41 Distance/web-based study 53
Employment opportunities for students 42 Work permits 53
Enrolment 42 Change of address 53
Environmental Policy 42 Sponsored students 53
Equity Support Services 42 Suspension/discontinuation 53
Examinations 42 Health cover 53
Fees 42 The University of Sydney Foundation Program 53
(USFP)
Financial Assistance Office 42
International Office 54
Freedom of information 42
International Student Support Unit 54
Graduations Office 43
Grievances and appeals 43 Essential information for students 55
HECS and Domestic Fees Office 43 Calendar 55
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 43 Coursework Rule 55
International Office 43 PhD Rule 55
International Student Support Unit (ISSU) 43 Plagiarism 55
Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang 44 Students at Risk Policy 55
Learning Centre 44 Grievance Procedure 55
Library 44
Abbreviations 57
Mathematics Learning Centre 44
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MyUni Student Portal 45
Index by alpha code 73
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Part-time, full-time attendance 46 Index by name 75
Policy Online 46
Printing service 46
Privacy 46
Research Office 46
Revenue Services 46
Scholarships for undergraduates 47
Security Service 47
Service Management, Information and 47
Communications Technology (ICT)
Special Consideration 47
Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit (SSEOU) 47
Student administration and support 48
Student Centre 48
Student course material (online stores) 48
Student identity cards 48
Sydney Summer School 48
SydneyTalent 48
Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition 48
Program (SWOT)
The University of Sydney Foundation Program 48
(USFP)
Timetabling Unit 49
University Health Service (UHS) 49
Student organisations 51
Students' Representative Council (SRC) 51
Sydney University Postgraduate Representative 51
Association (SUPRA)
University of Sydney Union (USU) 51
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness 52
International students 53
Completion within the expected duration 53
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Welcome from the Dean
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of successful in their field.The program is increasingly popular with
Pharmacy at the University of students, especially those who are considering owning a pharmacy
Sydney. Our faculty has long in the future.
been recognised as one of the
leading centres for Pharmacy Summer Vacation Placements provide students with research
education in Australia and enjoys experience that might not be available elsewhere in their degree. By
an outstanding national and gaining a greater understanding of the research process, students
international reputation for are given a preview of what further studies or a career in a research
research and innovation. environment might involve.
Students and staff at the faculty The Industry Placements scheme has been developed to provide
continually strive for excellence 2nd and 3rd Year students with experience in the pharmaceutical
in their learning, teaching and industry. Successful applicants undertake work experience for 4 to 8
research and the faculty actively weeks within local pharmaceutical or veterinary industries in the
promotes opportunities to allow Sydney area during the summer vacation break.
its students to add new skills and
New Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum
experiences to their personal
achievements. The faculty recently updated the undergraduate curriculum to create
a more integrated framework of pharmacy modules to reflect
Innovative teaching, clinical and experiential placements and voluntary
contemporary pharmacy practice and improve industry relevance.
business skills programs provide our students with a well rounded
Students can choose to major in industrial or rural pharmacy in their
and professionally relevant pharmacy degree, putting them in high
final year, and also experience clinical placements and other practical
demand with employers.
aspects of pharmacy.
A clear indication of the success of our programs is found in our most
Postgraduate coursework and research opportunities
recent graduate destination survey, which shows that 96 percent of
pharmacy graduates surveyed were employed in full time work within The faculty has a graduate entry Master of Pharmacy program
4-6 months of graduation. designed for those who already have a non-pharmacy degree.This
two year degree gives students the skills and knowledge equivalent
I feel privileged to lead the faculty in my role as Dean, and would
to the Bachelor of Pharmacy and the opportunity to register as a
encourage all new students to engage fully in university and faculty
pharmacist.
life from the beginning of semester.
For those who want to pursue studies in herbal medicines, the faculty
Student life in the Faculty of Pharmacy
has a coursework program leading to a Master of Herbal Medicines
As a student in the Faculty of Pharmacy you will be taught by, and (Graduate Certificate and Diploma qualifications are also available).
interact with, world-renowned academics. As well as being known as
The faculty also offers Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy for
leaders in their field, they are highly regarded for their friendly
students who wish to focus on a research career or gain the ultimate
approachable style.
academic qualification. A Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy is also
Outside of the lecture theatre you will have access to a wealth of available.
social, sporting and cultural activities organised by student
What can you achieve with a pharmacy degree?
organisations.
A degree in pharmacy will take your career to new heights.
The Sydney University Pharmacy Association (SUPA) provides a
Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare system and have
range of academic, professional and social activities. SUPA
the capacity to directly affect the lives and lifestyles of the people with
representatives, elected by you the student, liaise with faculty staff to
whom they interact.
provide feedback on the student experience and input into the quality
assurance process of the faculty. Whether you choose to register as a pharmacist, work with the
community or in hospital pharmacy, enter the pharmaceutical industry,
Specialist programs
work for government agencies, contribute to research and academia
The faculty offers a number of specialist programs designed to help or specialise in pharmacy in remote and rural communities, you will
students reach their full potential. have the expertise to help improve the health and well being of the
nation.
The Talented Students Program is offered to undergraduate students
of superior academic ability, recognising their exceptional quality and I would like to wish all our students, new and continuing, every success
enabling them to realise their full academic potential. Students are in the coming year and I hope you have a stimulating, productive and
given the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities across rewarding 2010.
all disciplines of the pharmacy profession. Each student is assigned

an academic staff mentor who facilitates their involvement in their
Iqbal Ramzan
chosen pharmacy-related activities.
Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy
The innovative Blooms Business Skills Program is offered to
students on a voluntary basis, teaching them business management
skills in small seminar groups led by pharmacy owners, all highly
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