EPN-V2

FARB1000 Social Pharmacy Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Samfunnsfarmasi
Study programme
Pharmacy Programme
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

All.

Required preliminary courses

Grade scale A-F.

Learning outcomes

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the exam papers. Two internal examiners assess the remaining students. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

Content

The course consists of the following subject areas, specified below with the number of credits:

  • Ethics, profession, laws and guidelines 3 credits
  • Communication and interaction 2 credits

Teaching and learning methods

Work and teaching methods include lectures, group work, project work and seminars. Student-active learning methods and digital tools are used in the teaching to promote communication and engagement.

The students work in groups where they use relevant course literature to discuss different everyday situations from the pharmacy and relate them to topics from the lectures. The groups must also cooperate on a project assignment.

Course requirements

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

  • A minimum attendance requirement of 80% in scheduled and supervised group work, and at seminars with oral presentations.
  • Presentation of a project assignment in communication

Assessment

Oral exam in groups of 5-8 students, up to 50 minutes.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

No aids permitted

Grading scale

Pass/fail

Examiners

All exams are assessed by two examiners. At least 50% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.

Overlapping courses

  • 5 credits overlap with the course FARMA1010 Social Pharmacy, Communication and Ethics