Table 10 A comparison of end-of-semester examination styles across degree programs
From: An evaluation of pharmacology curricula in Australian science and health-related degree programs
End-of-semester exam type | Science (n = 59) | Pharmacy (n = 41) | Nursing (n = 24) | Medicine (n = 27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Theory examination: only MCQ | 5.3% | 4.8% | 9.5% | 15.1% |
Theory examination: only SAQ or Essay | 38.6% | 11.9% | 4.8% | 3% |
Theory examination: mix of MCQ/SAQ or Essay | 50.9% | 66.6% | 81% | 60.6% |
Practical examination: mix of MCQ/SAQ or Essay | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0 | 3% |
Practical examination: OSCE | 0 | 14.3% | 0 | 12.1% |
Other | 3.5% | 0 | 4.8% | 6.1% |