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Research Project in Public Health Part 1 (POPH90284)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The Research Project is a capstone option within the Master of Public Health. Within the Research Project students will work in their chosen area of study with an appointed supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a literature review, develop research questions and undertake the research activities required to answer their research question. Activities include analysis of data, policy analysis, a small evaluation of a health program, a small qualitative research study, a systematic or narrative review of the literature, or the development of a research protocol. Some activities are only available in specific streams of the course. Students enrolling in the year-long project MUST complete the project in two semesters consecutively.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the research capstone, MPH students will be able to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills obtained to a specific research priority area, and in particular demonstrate the following academic skills:
- critically review, appraise and synthesise existing literature in a specific area;
- formulate a research question, to identify and articulate the public health problem, and the gaps in the existing research evidence base;
- design and justify an appropriate research method to answer the research question;
- conduct or evaluate research in a specific area and summarise, analyse and interpret research findings;
- communicate research findings effectively and appropriately in oral and written form to an audience;
- articulate ethical issues / considerations within their chosen research topic, even if they do not need to get ethics approval; and
- reflect on the research process undertaken and the opportunity for future improvements.
Upon completion of the research capstone, students will be able to demonstrate the following professional skills:
- project management;
- initiative, autonomy and organization;
- critical analysis, creative problem solving and innovation;
- working with others and in teams; and
- developing professional networks.
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must achieve an aggregate result of at least 75% for below subjects:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
POPH90013 | Biostatistics |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
POPH90231 | Qualitative Research in Public Health |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Additionally, specialisation-specific elective subjects must be completed prior to undertaking a research project in specific public health specializations. The type of research project students would be able to undertake would depend on the subjects they have completed and plan to do.
Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Research Project Coordinator about their proposed research project the prerequisite subjects and the specialisation-specific elective subjects.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A Research Project Progress Report
| During the 9th week of the first semester of enrolment | N/A |
An oral presentation (15 minutes presentation, 5 minutes questions), due during the eleventh week of the semester
| Week 11 | 20% |
A Final report
| During the examination period of the second semester of enrolment | 60% |
Supervisor's Second Report. Due during the examination period of the second semester of enrolment. | During the examination period | 20% |
You must meet regularly with your supervisor. Hurdle requirement: Students need to meet fortnightly with their supervisor(s) | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. POPH90284 and POPH90285 together).
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Dawn Choo Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Students are expected to spend a minimum of 21 contact hours, including regular meetings with supervisor/s and attendance at: 1. one full-day generic skills seminar in week 1 of the 1st semester of enrolment; 2. one half-day generic capstone completion skills seminar in week 9 of the 2nd semester of enrolment; and 3. one half-day seminar of student oral presentations in week 11 of the 2nd semester of enrolment. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
- Semester 2
Coordinator Dawn Choo Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Students are expected to spend a minimum of 21 contact hours, including regular meetings with supervisor/s and attendance at: 1. one full-day generic skills seminar in week 1 of the 1st semester of enrolment; 2. one half-day generic capstone completion skills seminar in week 9 of the 2nd semester of enrolment; and 3. one half-day seminar of student oral presentations in week 11 of the 2nd semester of enrolment. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/
Time commitment details
340 hours (total for overall enrolment in both Parts 1 and 2)
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in POPH90284 Research Project in Public Health Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in POPH90285 Research Project in Public Health Part 2 for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (POPH90284 and POPH90285).
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
If required for their project, students will need to purchase the Stata statistical software package Survey Design and Analysis Services Pty Ltd www.survey-design.com.au
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Health Informal specialisation Global Health Informal specialisation Evaluation and Implementation Science Informal specialisation Health Economics and Economic Evaluation Informal specialisation Health Policy, Systems and Practice Informal specialisation Health, Gender and Society Informal specialisation Sexual Health Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics Informal specialisation Gerontology Informal specialisation Indigenous Health
Last updated: 8 March 2024