Population Health Research Project 1 (POPH40005)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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:

POPH40005 POPH40006


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

None

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Literature review and research plan (End of Semester 1)

  • 3000 words
End of semester20%

Oral presentation of research project (15 mins presentation + 5 mins questions) End of Semester 2

  • 20 minutes
End of semester15%

Research thesis (during examination period Semester 2)

  • 10000 words
During the examination period65%

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 coordinatorLouise Keogh
    CoordinatorKate Chalmers
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    l.keogh@unimelb.edu.au kate.chalmers@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

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    Currently enrolled students:

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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