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Vet Public Health Research Project (VETS90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students will develop and attempt to answer a research question of veterinary public health (VPH) importance and/or importance for emergency animal disease preparedness and response. This will be achieved either by:
- A systematic review of the published and unpublished literature
- Design and conduct of an epidemiological study (or other appropriate study design) or through the analysis of an existing data set
The VPH Research Project provides an opportunity to acquire research methods skills and integrate knowledge and skills attained throughout the course and application of such knowledge and skills to address a research question of veterinary public health importance. Typically this will be applied research of direct industry relevance, arising in a practical setting with a professional context as in the extension of activities undertaken by a State or national government veterinary service or Department of Primary Industries.
Students may apply to undertake 25 points of elective supervised research on a topic of veterinary public health importance. Students have the option of applying to enrol in a year-long part time research project or a semester-long full time research project. Students enrolling in the year-long project MUST complete the project in two semesters consecutively. Students should be aware that they must complete a 25 point research project in order for the MVPH to provide an entry pathway to a Research Higher Degree program (such as a PhD).
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this subject, students are expected to be able to:
- Develop a research question of veterinary public health importance that can be addressed by epidemiological investigation or another form of appropriate research
- Develop a research study design that addresses the question
- Justify the research question and study design using available evidence
- Understand what is required to conduct the research
- Summarise, analyse and interpret research data and findings
- Communicate their research to a scientific and industry audience (i.e. write reports suitable for use by veterinary and/or public health agencies, prepare a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, or present their research at a scientific seminar or conference)
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- Demonstrated the integration and application of knowledge and skills developed throughout the course
- Addressed a research question important to veterinary public health and/or emergency animal disease preparedness and response
- Planned and executed a substantial research-based project
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis, initiative, autonomy and organization in addressing an important research question/ problem
- Demonstrated an ability to search, find, evaluate and using relevant information
- Successfully communicated research findings
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
VETS50003
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90083 | Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50004
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90084 | Communication in Disease Emergencies | July (Online) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50005
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90085 | Management in Disease Emergencies | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50006
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90086 | Epidemiology of Epidemics | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have either completed the following:
VETS50008 VETS50007 VETS50009 VETS50010 VETS50011 VETS50012 VETS50013 VETS50014
Or that students have completed the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90088 | Vectorborne & Wildlife Reservoir Disease | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
VETS90087 | Transboundary Animal Diseases | October (Online) |
12.5 |
VETS90089 | Eradicable Diseases | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
VETS90090 | Diseases of Poultry & Aquatic Industries | February (Online) |
12.5 |
VETS90091 | Structuring Emergency Disease Responses | April (Online) |
12.5 |
VETS90092 | Disease Investigation at Farm Level | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
VETS90093 | Outbreak Assessment at Population Level | July (Online) |
12.5 |
VETS90094 | Outbreak Response | September (Online) |
12.5 |
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
- An oral presentation of proposed research question/methods/interim analyses of 15 minutes (10 minute presentation, 5 minutes questions) held during the semester worth 10%
- An oral presentation of research findings of 20 minutes (15 minute presentation, 5 minutes questions) held during the semester worth 20%
- A written research report of 5000 to 8000 words, due during the end of semester examination period worth 70%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Simon Firestone Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours: comprising approximately fortnightly supervisor meetings, attendance and presentation at a session of student oral presentations. 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Simon Firestone Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours: comprising approximately fortnightly supervisor meetings, attendance and presentation at a session of student oral presentations. 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
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject code represents a research project undertaken within one semester. Students undertaking a research project across two semesters should enrol in the subjects VETS90044 Vet Public Health Research Project Part 1 and VETS90045 Vet Public Health Research Project Part 2 over two consecutive semesters.
The research project is available both via on campus mode and via distance mode.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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None
Last updated: 3 November 2022