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Biostatistics Research Project - L (POPH90272)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (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: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
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: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
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The student will provide evidence of having met this goal by presenting a minor dissertation made up of a preface (describing the context in which their project was conducted and a reflection on what they have learned, how it has drawn upon, integrated and built upon subjects offered previously in the course and increased their confidence and competency in professional practice) and two project reports.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is that the student gains practical experience, usually in a workplace setting, in the application of knowledge and skills learnt during the coursework of the Master of Biostatistics program, under supervision of an experienced biostatistician.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Minimum of 4 subjects including the 2 subjects listed below.
- MAST90102 Linear Regression OR POPH90120 Linear Models
- MAST90101 Introduction to Statistical Computing OR POPH90018 Data Management & Statistical Computing
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST90102 | Linear Regression | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90101 | Introduction to Statistical Computing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Portfolio or minor dissertation (approximately 10,000 words) to be marked by two examiners. Project 1 due at the end of the assessment period in the first semester. Project 2 due at the end of the assessment period of the second semester. (100%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Julie Simpson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Independent study with supervision Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 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: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Julie Simpson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Independent study with supervision Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 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: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health
Last updated: 3 November 2022