The CEP awards are presented annually to students who achieve the highest marks in the course. Additionally, the University of Tasmania offers a prize to students based on the level of engagement and quality of participation in the course.

There are three award categories, which are:

UTAS Prize for Excellence Award

University of Tasmania (UTAS) Excellence Award is presented to one student per semester. Finalists for this award are high-achieving students* selected by CEP course coordinators who have demonstrated evidence of:

• Determination and commitment to the learning process
• Dedication towards assignment submission/s through effort and completeness
• Constructive contribution to program feedback
• Personal engagement for the quality use of medicines

The UTAS Prize for Excellence Award only applies to programs that require submission of a written assignment.

Code of Conduct Award

The Code of Conduct Award is presented to one student, across both semesters.

Finalists for the Code of Conduct Award include all students who achieve the highest mark for Program 1: Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.

Among finalists, the winner is determined through UTAAS panel of evaluation of the reflective assignment for evidence of:

• Exceptional ethical conduct
• Positive impact on healthcare professionals, colleagues, and the industry
• Personal engagement for the quality use of medicines

CEP Achievement Award

Presented to the top 10 students, across both semesters who achieve the 10 highest aggregate marks for the five core programs (out of a possible total aggregate of 500).

Program 3 Human Anatomy and Physiology is not included in the aggregate calculation, as not all students are required to undertake this program.