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Psychiatric Research Project (PSYT90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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This is one of two capstone subject options, taught in the final semester of the Master of Psychiatry (342AA) course.
This subject is intended to develop critical research skills required to conduct professional research within the field of Psychiatry. Students will formulate a research question with relevance to one of the areas of specialisation covered during their studies in the Master of Psychiatry (342AA) – preferably an area they have undertaken a selective subject within and can arrange appropriate supervision for. An ethics application may be required from the student.
Students will discuss their chosen research topic with their supervisor, devising a research proposal and outline that will form the basis of their thesis. Students will review relevant literature in light of their chosen area of study and according to established research method(s) in preparation for writing and then submission of their minor thesis at the end of term.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject provides the opportunity to undertake all the components required for critical research.
Students will be required to:
- Formulate and present an appropriate research question and proposal (including submission of an Ethics Application if applicable),
- Synthesise research skills by choosing methodology appropriate to the chosen field of study;
- Draw on disciplinary literature within the field in order to present justified critical analysis of the literature,
- Conduct data collection, analysing and interpreting data, critically discussing the implications of the findings,
- Produce a final research thesis of professional quality and standard
Generic skills
- Define a research question and present a research proposal, giving consideration to ethical implications (where applicable)
- Obtain ethics approval (where applicable)
- Design a research protocol defining and justifying methods to be used
- Collect, critically analyse and interpret data according to the defined methods of the research proposal, formulating appropriate conclusions
- Review, appraise and critically discuss literature directly related to the research question
- Present the findings within the protocols of a research theses (approximately 10,000 words)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90010 | Research Methods in Psychiatry | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90094 | Special Topics in Psychiatry | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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
- Research Ethics Submission (if not already completed), start of semester [Hurdle]
- Fortnightly Meetings with supervisor throughout semester [Hurdle]
- Supervisors report (standards of self-direction, initiative, data collection, ethical conduct) - 3 reports - one at start, one at mid-term, one at end of term [20%]
- 6,000 word Final Research Report (data analysis, data synthesis, critical appraisal) - incorporates work undertaken in research prerequisite subject, end of semester [80%]
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Richard Kanaan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular individual supervision Total time commitment 250 hours Teaching period 7 August 2017 to 6 November 2017 Last self-enrol date 25 August 2017 Census date 1 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 10 November 2017 August contact information
Time commitment details
250 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry
Last updated: 3 November 2022