Psychiatric Research Project (PSYT90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
August
Overview
| Availability | August - Online August - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is one of two capstone subject options, taught in the final semester of the Master of Psychiatry course.
This subject is intended to develop critical research skills required to conduct professional research within the field of Psychiatry. Students will formulate a research question with relevance to one of the areas of specialisation covered during their studies in the Master of Psychiatry – preferably an area they have undertaken a selective subject within and can arrange appropriate supervision for. An ethics application may be required from the student.
Students will discuss their chosen research topic with their supervisor, devising a research proposal and outline that will form the basis of their thesis. Students will review relevant literature in light of their chosen area of study and according to established research method(s) in preparation for writing and then submission of their minor thesis at the end of term.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject provides the opportunity to undertake all the components required for critical research.
Students will be required to:
- Formulate and present an appropriate research question and proposal (including submission of an Ethics Application if applicable),
- Synthesise research skills by choosing methodology appropriate to the chosen field of study;
- Draw on disciplinary literature within the field in order to present justified critical analysis of the literature,
- Conduct data collection, analysing and interpreting data, critically discussing the implications of the findings,
- Produce a final research thesis of professional quality and standard
Generic skills
- Define a research question and present a research proposal, giving consideration to ethical implications (where applicable)
- Obtain ethics approval (where applicable)
- Design a research protocol defining and justifying methods to be used
- Collect, critically analyse and interpret data according to the defined methods of the research proposal, formulating appropriate conclusions
- Review, appraise and critically discuss literature directly related to the research question
- Present the findings within the protocols of a research theses (approximately 10,000 words)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90010 | Research Methods in Psychiatry |
June (Online)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90094 | Special Topics in Psychiatry |
August (Online)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Supervisor's Report (standards of self-direction, initiative, data collection, ethical conduct) 3 reports. One at start, oner at mid-term, one at end of term. | Throughout the semester | 20% |
Meeting with Supervisor Hurdle requirement: Fortnightly meetings with supervisor througout the subject | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Final Research Report (organised into Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References) - incorporates work undertaken in research prerequisite subject
| End of term | 80% |
Research Ethics Submission (if not already completed) Hurdle requirement: Research Ethics Submission (if not already completed) | Day | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Course work Total time commitment 250 hours Pre teaching start date 29 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 5 August 2019 to 21 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 30 July 2019 Census date 23 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2019 Assessment period ends 15 November 2019 August contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - August - On Campus
Principal coordinator Richard Kanaan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular individual supervision. No class contact hours Total time commitment 250 hours Pre teaching start date 29 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with LMS and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Teaching period 5 August 2019 to 21 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 30 July 2019 Census date 23 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2019 Assessment period ends 15 November 2019
Time commitment details
250 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry
Last updated: 3 November 2022