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Clinical Research Thesis (CLRS90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Year Long
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Year Long Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct, under supervision, an independent clinical research project. Students will take responsibility for all aspects of the research project including the experimental design and collection of research data;, appropriate statistical analysis, and interpretation of data; and oral and written presentations of the results. Upon completion of this subject, participants will produce an original research demonstrating an effective writing style and reflecting sound reasoning, clarity of thinking and compliance with style requirements. Undertaking this subject provides an opportunity for students to define a research question and identify an appropriate methodology, conduct research independently, and demonstrate critical thinking reflecting breadth and depth of knowledge in clinical research.
Intended learning outcomes
At completion of this subject, students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of:
- conducting independent clinical research in the biomedical and/or health sciences;
- designing experiments by selecting an appropriate clinical research study design, with justification;
- methods to ensure the appropriate collection, management, analysis and storage of research data;
- the ethical and regulatory process required for the conduct of a clinical research to conform with good clinical research practice requirements;
- strategies to plan and manage a clinical research project and, where required, research team;
- communicating complex scientific information in written and oral form, to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- high level analytical skills and independent critical thinking to interpret research findings to inform clinical practice or health policy;
- assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
• articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline;
• the ability to exercise critical judgement;
• expressing persuasive intellectual arguments;
• high level written report and oral presentations;
• managing a research project;
• oral communication and presentation;
• rigorous and independent thinking; and
• time management and self-management skill
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in N01AA. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Pre-requisite subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLRS90010 | Data Analysis in Clinical Research | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90027 | Principles of Clinical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90013 | Responsibilities in Clinical Research | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90011 | Study Design in Clinical Research | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Nil
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
Semester 1 and 2 Availability
- Extended literature review (5,500 words) – due Mid Semester – 20%
- Oral presentation describing project rationale and methodology (15 minutes) – due Mid Semester – 15%
- Oral presentation describing research findings (15 minutes) – due End of Semester – 15%
- Minor research thesis - Students will receive regular feedback via consolation with the Subject Coordinator over the teaching period (11,000 words) – due End of Semester – 50%
Year Long Availability
- Extended literature review (5,500 words) – due End of Semester 1– 20%
- Oral presentation describing project rationale and methodology (15 minutes) – due End of Semester 1 – 15%
- Oral presentation describing research findings (15 minutes) – due End of Semester 2 – 15%
- Minor research thesis - Students will receive regular feedback via consolation with the Subject Coordinator over the teaching period (11,000 words) – due End of Semester 2 – 50%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 40 hours of individual supervision sessions, as negotiated with the appointed supervisor, over the duration of the minor thesis. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Year Long
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5 - Semester 2
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Approximately 40 hours of individual supervision sessions, as negotiated with the appointed supervisor, over the duration of the minor thesis. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-research/
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5
Time commitment details
680 hours, including contact hours
Additional delivery details
Independent research under academic and industrial supervision.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
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- 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