- Susan S S Ho: School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
OBJECTIVE: To implement an outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development.
DESIGN: Desired learning outcomes were identified; course content, learning activities, and assessment instruments were designed; and evaluation was conducted and feedback obtained to refine the curriculum.
ASSESSMENT: All professional skills, 4 generic capabilities, and the coherence of the curriculum scales showed significant improvement compared to graduates' performance under both the old and transitional curriculum.
CONCLUSION: An outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development provided convincing evidence of enhancement to the curriculum. Such an approach should be considered when implementing or revising pharmacy curriculum.