Research Studies in Optometry (OPTO90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-optometry/
Current Students: TL-Optometry@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-optometry/
Current Students: TL-Optometry@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This research project introduces students to the research culture in the discipline through involvement in a research project in clinical optometry. Students will conduct the project under the supervision of a member of academic staff. In the first few weeks they will perform a literature search and will present an annotated version to their supervisor as a prelude to the development and submission of their research proposal. Students will then be expected to implement methods for collecting, analysing and evaluating data. During the development and data collection phases of the project, students will maintain a diary documenting the research process and reflecting on any logistical and/or ethical issues that arise. The project will culminate with students presenting their research findings as a draft manuscript, in a format suitable for submission for publication. They will also create a video abstract that summarises the basic elements of their research and how their findings relate to practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Design and conduct a research project in the area of clinical optometry;
- Formulate realistic research questions;
- Work productively with participants and partners;
- Collect, manage, analyse and interpret data; and
- Present research outcomes in a written form suitable for publication in the research literature, and in oral form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have the capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
- be able to independently advance their professional expertise and knowledge in optometry;
- be able to evaluate scientific literature as a foundation to evidence based practice; and
- be able to integrate knowledge from different domains and articulate knowledge and understanding in written and oral forms .
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Master of Clinical Optometry. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Expected level of knowledge is that of a graduate of an optometry degree leading to registration to practice in Australia, or equivalent.
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
- 2,000 word annotated literature search, due week 3, (10%)
- 1,000 word research proposal, due week 4, (10%)
- 2,000 word research process and reflection diary, due week 8, (10%)
- 4,000 word manuscript, due end of assessment period, (60%)
- 5 mins video abstract, due end of assessment period, (10%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approx. 48 hours (online sessions with Supervisor as arranged) Total time commitment 340 hours 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
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-optometry/
Current Students: TL-Optometry@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approx. 48 hours (online sessions with Supervisor as arranged) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Future Students: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-optometry/
Current Students: TL-Optometry@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Approx. 340 hours including all online activities, assessments, reading, and preparation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022