PSYC71-611: Psychopharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

Description

This subject introduces the study of the effects of psychoactive pharmacology on the brain and behaviour, including the medications widely prescribed for the management of psychological disorders and commonly used for social or recreational purposes. In addition students learn the issues related to drug abuse and dependence. The subject also teaches the principles of pharmacotherapy, in preparation for the possibility of suitably trained psychologists having limited prescribing rights, as is currently beginning overseas.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	PSYC71-611
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2025: $5,880.00 Commencing in 2025: $6,730.00

Learning outcomes

Employ professional communication skills, in a culturally responsive manner.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pharmacological interventions for psychological disorders.
Interpret and communicate findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language.
Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an accredited 5th and 6th Year pathway towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into this program is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an accredited 5th and 6th Year pathway towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into this program is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025