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Population Health Research Project 1 (POPH40005)
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
l.keogh@unimelb.edu.au alison.barr@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
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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 second part, students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided here applies to both parts of the subject:
The subject provides the student with an opportunity to design and conduct an original research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health from February to November. The student will be introduced to methods to search and summarise the published research literature relevant to the topic of their honours project. They will be trained in the formulation of a research question and the elements of research design. The research project may involve quantitative or qualitative research, ethical, legal or policy analysis, or health program evaluation. As well as written and oral presentation of the research, in most cases it is also expected that the work will culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should have demonstrated their ability to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of population health
- Formulate a research question based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence
- Design and justify an appropriate research design to answer a research question in population health
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of population health research
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form
Generic skills
- Use and evaluate scientific literature
- Apply their understanding to the design and implementation of a research plan
- Acquire, analyse, evaluate and interpret data using appropriate techniques
- Communicate advanced concepts in their discipline in written and oral form
- Exercise responsibility for their own learning
- Work effectively in teams, both collaboratively and independently
- Manage their time effectively
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation of research project (15 mins presentation + 5 mins questions) End of Semester 2
| End of semester | 15% |
Literature review and research plan (End of Semester 1)
| End of semester | 20% |
Research thesis (during examination period Semester 2)
| During the examination period | 65% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 & 2 - each assessment task listed here is completed once only.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Louise Keogh Coordinator Ali Barr Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 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
l.keogh@unimelb.edu.au alison.barr@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
As a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week. 1020 hours over two consecutive study periods.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022