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Research Project in Human Genomics 1 (HLTH90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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An original research project will be designed under academic supervision. Preparation for this subject begins in Semester 1 when students undertake Healthcare Research: Principles and Designs. Students will be encouraged to work with a research supervisor to develop an original research project and submit any necessary Human Research Ethics applications. Topics may reflect their own interests or relate to current research at clinical genetics or other health services.
This subject will be conducted as a mix of face-to-face and online seminars, meetings with research supervisors and attendance at relevant upskilling resources offered by the University of Melbourne.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop a sound proposal/plan for a research project
- Produce a written review of relevant medical literature
- Develop an ethics application suitable for submission to a Human Research Ethics application (HREC)
Generic skills
- Capability of demonstrating the ethical framework of a research project
- Ability to frame written work arguments, not merely summaries
- Development of persuasive writing skills
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed HLTH90014 Healthcare Research: Principles and Designs to H2B (70%) or equivalent
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: 22 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project specific
| Week 8 | 40% |
Project outline presentation
| Week 2 | 10% |
Written draft of HREC application and Project Proposal
| Week 10 | 50% |
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Gabrielle Reid Vogl and Sharon Lewis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 22 February 2024