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Advanced Medical Science 1 (MEDS30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 50On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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The primary aim of the Bachelor of Medical Science is to provide an experiential introduction to the process of biomedical research. The AMS program allows students to:
- practice the concepts of project design, ethical consideration and application of research methods;
- develop skills in the assembling and evaluation of scientific data to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment and/or understanding the mechanisms of disease;
- comprehend the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to appraise scientific data;
- assess the benefits and limitations of research an area/discipline of clinical interest;
- demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diversity and breadth of biomedical research;
- demonstrate autonomy and independence in defining research methods, locating relevant resources and critically evaluating evidence and;
- actively participate in improving knowledge in a specific areas of medicine by critical review of scientific and medical evidence.
Intended learning outcomes
The primary objective of this subject is for students to obtain experience in conducting biomedical research. In detail the objectives are to:
- provide an introduction to the processes of research work in a field related to medicine, including critical appraisal of the literature.
- enable development of skills in the ways in which knowledge (evidence) should be assembled and evaluated to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment.
- develop skills in the use of simple statistical techniques when appraising health data.
- foster an understanding of the benefits of research and the value of each health professional contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
- encourage an understanding of the diversity and breadth of medicine.
- encourage the development of autonomy and independence in defining areas for study, locating relevant resources and evaluating information.
- enhance oral and written communication skills.
Generic skills
- Develop skills in research and critical appraisal of the literature;
- Develop skills in using and evaluation evidence;
- Increase the understanding and use of statistical techniques;
- Perception of the benefits and value of research;
- Encourage an understanding of diversity in medicine;
- Encourage independence in defining areas for study;
- Enhance oral and written communication skills;
- Encourage learning in medically relevant areas.
Last updated: 24 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Bachelor of Medical Science. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
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: 24 November 2023
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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Successful completion of an extended literature review. | 100% |
Additional details
Penalties apply for late submission of the research report. An initial penalty of 5% applies to any submission after the due date, and a further 1% for every additional day beyond three days late, unless an extension has been granted prior to the submission date.
Last updated: 24 November 2023
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 27 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 August 2020 Census date 23 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 November 2020 Assessment period ends 6 January 2021
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 24 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All class materials will be provided.
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Medical Science - 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: 24 November 2023