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Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1 (MEDI90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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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
Availability | Term 3 - Online |
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In this subject, each student will research, design and present a project proposal and undertake a substantial literature review that will form the basis of their research project. In doing so, students will put into practice the advanced theoretical knowledge they have learnt during other taught modules and have the chance to explore an area of interest to them, in detail. It will reinforce their abilities to evaluate existing research, utilise appropriate methodological techniques in cancer research, and to critically analyse and reflect on data.
Intended learning outcomes
- Assimilate, analyse and critically evaluate existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm
- Conduct research within a translational/clinical environment
- Formulate testable hypotheses, aims and experimental design
- Independently manage a research project
- Effectively construct and express coherent scientific arguments
- Prepare and deliver scientific results in both an oral and written format
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Research Capstone Part 1 & 2 build on the Cancer Research subject. Students must undertake the core subject Cancer Research prior to the Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90086 | Cancer Research |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
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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
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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Written assessment – Project proposal; Due end of Week 3
| Week 3 | 20% |
Oral presentation – Pitch proposal (2000 words); Due end of Week 6
| Week 6 | 40% |
Written assessment – Literature Review
| End of the teaching period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 13 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board. Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 13 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2020 Census date 7 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 August 2020 Assessment period ends 20 September 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
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