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Primary Care Research Project Part 1 (GENP40000)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Assoc Prof Meredith Temple-Smith
m.temple-smith@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Weilun Nien
wnien@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The student will conduct an original research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of General Practice from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and to the research techniques used in the specialised area in which their research sits. The research project may form part of a larger current study, by focussing on one small aspect, or it may be especially designed for the student by a researcher with shared interests. In either case it is expected that the work will culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
To understand the role and process of scientific research through the conduct of a project which includes:
- Critical review of literature
- Development of a research question
- Understanding of the research methods used in primary care research
- Understanding of the analytic methods used in primary care research
- Generation of original results
- Oral communication of own research to an expert audience
- Written communication skills that will contribute to a paper for a peer reviewed journal
Generic skills
Students will learn to:
- Critically assess literature
- Accept or reject information provided by others
- Identify unresolved clinical questions
- Identify the best approaches to address research questions
- Develop time management skills
- Develop oral and written presentation skills
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENP40002 | Introduction to Primary Care Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 17 June 2023
Assessment
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (GENP40000) and 2 (GENP40001) of the subject:
- Oral presentation of 10-15 mins to Department on introduction to project and literature during Semester 1 (10%)
- Literature review (1500-2000 words) due by the end of Semester 1 (15%)
- Oral presentation of 10-15 mins to Department on thesis results during Semester 2 (10%)
- Research thesis (8,000 -10,000 words) due by the end of Semester 2 (65%)
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Meredith Temple-Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Assoc Prof Meredith Temple-Smith
m.temple-smith@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Weilun Nien
wnien@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters. All students are also expected to attend weekly Research Matters training sessions plus an additional one hour tutorial for project monitoring.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (GENP40000 and GENP40001).
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Primary Care (General Practice) Informal specialisation Primary Care (General Practice) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 17 June 2023