Research Project

An advanced course with a focus on medicinal chemistry and the formulation of active pharmaceutical products.

Course overview

Points

60

Fees

$5226 NZD

International fees

$21430.2 NZD

Course offered in

  • Trimester 2

  • Trimester 3

Duration

1 trimester

Prerequisites

120 points from an approved combination of 400-level BMSC, BIOL, CBIO, CHEM, DRGD, to include 30 points from DRGD 580, CHEM 580, CBIO 580 or approval of the Programme Director

Co-requisites

Restrictions

DRGD 561

Taught by

The School of Ferrier Research Institute

Wellington Faculty of Science

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Course content

The hypothesis being tested was developed with a research proposal completed in DRGD 580.
 
The core research element is the application of practical experimental work and data interpretation. This work culminates in a project report and oral presentation. There is no formal class-work for the DRGD 590 course.
 
This course is only available for students who can attend in person.

Course learning objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

  1. Perform laboratory-based experiments which generate data from which conclusions can be made relating to the research question or hypothesis.

  2. Critically evaluate and reflect on the relevant literature, integrating the knowledge into the research project.

  3. Analyse and evaluate the results of a research project.

  4. Deliver an oral presentation and participate in discussions with peers.

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Class representative

The class representative provides a useful way to communicate feedback to the teaching staff during the course. They also work with the VUWSA Education Office on any academic issues that arise in their course. Reps are elected by students by the third week of classes every trimester. Being a rep requires a weekly commitment.

The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb

He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb

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