Outline

Overview

The clinical experience program in the undergraduate Pharmacy programs reflects the contemporary healthcare environment. The placements are carried out at hospital and community pharmacies, and include opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, professional organisations and in rural health settings. By the completion of their course, at least one of those placements will be in a hospital setting. Students can expect that at least one of their placements may be outside of the Sydney metropolitan area, potentially in a rural location. Students must undertake their placements in geographical areas that will provide them with a diverse range of professional experience and can expect to travel up to 90-120 mins to their placement site from their residential address (registered in Sydney Student). Clinical Placements A and B (PHAR3100) is the first of three units of study where students are required to complete a supervised Clinical Placement. This Unit of Study provides students with opportunities to observe and participate in the real life applications of the profession under supervision. PHAR3100 allows students to apply the theory and skills that they have learnt through their on campus course studies across a variety of professional settings, including but not limited to, community and hospital pharmacy. The overall objectives of the Clinical Placements Program are to familiarise students with their future professional roles and working environments, and to guide them in developing professional skills and behaviours. Students enrolled in PHAR3100 are required to maintain a Portfolio. Students will work on the components of this portfolio in PHAR3100 and across the Clinical Placements Program. Students are expected to attend preplacement lectures and required to participate in the post-placement Debrief Session. Students are assessed based on their Portfolio submission and their Preceptor Assessment which involves evaluation of their performance, professionalism and behaviour during placement. Before you can attend a placement, you need to have certain clinical placement checks and clearances. The checks can be completed after your enrolment in the course.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	0
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Zeeta Bawa, zeeta.bawa@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 3 July 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Preceptor Assessment Preceptor evaluation of professionalism, communication and time management	0%	Multiple weeks	1 page	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical or creative task	Debrief Session Facilitated peer-to-peer learning activity (post-placement).	0%	Multiple weeks	1 hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Portfolio or journal	Portfolio Portfolio includes reflective tasks based on placement activities.	0%	Multiple weeks	4-6 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Health Collaboration Challenge Participation in the HCC activity including video, abstract, peer-review and peer marking	0%	Multiple weeks Due date: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:00	1 day	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement	Placement 10 day block clinical placement: July 6-17	0%	Multiple weeks	10 Working days (70 hours)	Not applicable
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

All four criteria below must be met to pass the UoS:

Completion of all placement hours.
Score of at least 50% on the portfolio.
Score of at least 50% on the preceptor evaluation.
Completion of the Healthcare Challenge Collaboration (HCC) activity

Placement: This unit of study requires completion of a single two-week block placement, as timetabled (10 days of 7 hours per day plus breaks).

Portfolio: Comprise of the completion of 1) observable tasks and 2) a reflection on the performance and feedback of the observable tasks.
Submission is due 2 weeks after the completion of placements.

Preceptor assessment: Preceptor will assess student's performance during placement and students must pass this assessment (50% or more).

Healthcare Challenge Collaboration (HCC) Abstract and Video: Delivered externally by the FMH Interprofessional Learning Team. Students must pass this assessment (participate in the HCC, video, abstract, peer review and peer marking).

No use of AI tools: (Debrief, Preceptor assessment, Placement)
The use of automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence is prohibited in all assessments for this unit. You are not allowed to use AI or any other software to create information or answers, to alter your own original writing, or to generate or modify text from other sources. This includes translation software, editing/paraphrasing software and other generative artificial intelligence tools.

Unapproved use is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and may result in penalties, which can include a fail for the assessment.

AI tools permitted (Portfolio, Health Collabaration Challenge)

The use of AI tools is optional. You are permitted to use automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate your learning and completion of this assignment. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

Do not enter confidential, personal, copyrighted or otherwise sensitive information into any AI tool.
Do not rely on the accuracy of outputs. You remain responsible for your work. This means you must independently verify and edit AI-generated content to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and suitability of the output.
If you use these tools, you must be aware of their limitations, biases, and propensity for fabrication.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission, must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to reference and acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

You are advised to keep copies of the prompts you provided and AI outputs as evidence of your research and writing process. This allows you to produce an accurate acknowledgement of AI use when you submit your work. This can be requested by the unit coordinator if there is any uncertainty about the originality of your work.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy (Schedule 1).

This unit of study is Grade only. No marks will be awarded.

Result code	Result name	Mark range	Description
SR	Satisfied requirements	No mark	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.
FR	Failed requirements	No mark	When you meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Debrief Session	Tutorial (1 hr)
Multiple weeks	Clinical Placements - 10 day block placement	Fieldwork (70 hr)
Week 01	Briefing lecture (prior to placement)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Healthcare Collaboration Challenge (HCC)	Workshop (7 hr)
Weekly	Learning independently including pre-work, reports and assignments.	Self-directed learning (38 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Completion of all placement hours (70h) and debrief participation is compulsory. Students must attend the allocated placement sites and times as indicated in SONIA.
Materials: Professional attire is required for attendance at all placement sites. This shirt is expected to be worn at all times while on placement. Students may wear attire with their Pharmacy Placement Shirt. Casual clothes, jeans, sneakers or running shoes are not acceptable. Furthermore, students in inappropriate attire may be asked to leave the premises. Students are advised to seek clarification from preceptors about particular requirements at specific placement sites.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and other health care professionals
LO2. apply systematic reasoning processes to address a range of health and drug-related problems
LO3. provide patient education in relation to medicines and therapeutic and monitoring devices
LO4. demonstrate appropriate attitudes and values in personal and professional dealings and business practice
LO5. work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning team and/or an interprofessional clinical team to provide high quality patient care
LO6. engage in continuous reflection and take personal responsibility for personal and professional development
LO7. learn independently and take responsibility for personal learning.
LO8. demonstrate understanding of laws that govern the supply of medicines and the practice of pharmacy

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Thank you to everyone who had made time to complete the Unit of Study Survey. The strength of this unit remains to be the hands-on experience students gain and the opportunity to apply concepts which are learnt in-class to the real-world. We also pleased to report that student satisfaction remained high during 2024. It was also encouraging to see to numerous students had only positive feedback to provide and are satisfied with the program overall. We note that supportive and engaged preceptors are essential for a positive learning experience and remain committed to briefing preceptors to be prepared for placements including activities students are expected to complete. Students are urged to contact the unit coordinator if preceptors are unable to contribute to students learning goals as early as possible. Thank you all again for your thoughtful feedback.

Additional information

Additional costs

Travel and accommodation. Please note that there may be funding for some regional, rural and remote sites available from the following sources: - Rural Placement Allowance Scheme from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (domestics students only) - NSW Rural Allied Health Clinical Placement Grants from HETI (domestic students only) - Individual site benefits See specific site notes in SONIA for more details about funding.

Site visit guidelines

Contact your preceptor by phone or in-person to introduce yourself and confirm your placement at least one week prior to commencement of placement.

Work, health and safety

Clinical placement checks and clearances (including verification of immunisations and Criminal Record Check)
WHS Checklist and Confidentiality form (available via Canvas)

Disclaimer

Important: the University of Sydney regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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