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Clinical Research in Oncology (CLRS90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
April
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/oncology/
- Email:TL-ClinicalResearch@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/oncology/
- Email:TL-ClinicalResearch@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject has been designed to bring together a multi-disciplinary group of candidates (students) and give them a broad understanding of the essential elements / features of successful research activities and research careers in oncology.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Understand the breadth of opportunity for clinical research in oncology
- Be familiar with all types of research design conducted within oncology clinical research
- Understand the various outcomes assessed by oncology clinical trials, including how and why these might differ from other disciplines
- Be familiar with surrogate endpoints, derived from laboratory and functional imaging studies
- Be familiar with ethical and legal considerations relevant to clinical research in oncology
- Understand all aspects of the concept outline / protocol development
- Understand the process and requirements for successful conduct of clinical research in oncology
- Critically appraise research presentations and publications in oncology research
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in either N05ON or N01AA. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
nil
Non-allowed subjects
nil
Recommended background knowledge
nil
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 3,000 word online assignment, one short essay and short answer questions - mostly about human participant protection, due three weeks after completion of the part one teaching block, (25%)
- 25 short-answer questions, with focus on clinical trial design/good clinical practice (3,000 word equivalent), due during the second teaching block, (25%)
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Closed book, one hour multiple choice examination (40-50 questions), covering all course content and supplied literature, due the last day of the second teaching block, (25%)
- Critical appraisal of published literature: short-answer questions, based on paper content (3,000 word equivalent), due six weeks later, (25%)
Hurdle Requirement: Group-based assignment (elements of a full study protocol) – 15 min Presentation plus 10 min discussion, due on the last day of the second teaching block.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 April 2017 to 20 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 25 April 2017 Census date 5 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 July 2017 Assessment period ends 25 August 2017 April contact information
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/oncology/
- Email:TL-ClinicalResearch@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/oncology/
- Email:TL-ClinicalResearch@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will be provided with articles and references that support the teaching program as part of their course materials
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Oncology) Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Course Master of Clinical Research - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022