Biostatistics Research Project Part 1 (POPH90288)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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The research project is a capstone subject within the Master of Biostatistics. 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.

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

One of:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST90102 Linear Regression
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POPH90120 Linear Models
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5

And one of:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST90101 Introduction to Statistical Computing
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POPH90018 Data Management & Statistical Computing
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5

Please note: students are encouraged to take MAST90102 and MAST90101, as POPH90120 and POPH90018 only available to students who are currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Biostatistics and whose enrolment in that course commenced prior to 2016.

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

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. POPH90288 and POPH90289 together):

  • Portfolio or minor dissertation (approximately 8,000 words) due during the examination period of the second semester of enrolment (80%)
  • An oral presentation of 20 minutes, held during the 11th week of the second semester of enrolment (20%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorJulie Simpson
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursIndependent study with supervision
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    julieas@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

    OR

    Currently enrolled students:

    Future Students:

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorJulie Simpson
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursIndependent study with supervision
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    julieas@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

    OR

    Currently enrolled students:

    Future Students:

Time commitment details

340 hours (total figure for entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2)

Additional delivery details

  • This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in POPH90288 Biostatistics Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in POPH90289 Biostatistics Research Project 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 (POPH90288 and POPH90289).

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

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Biostatistics
  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022