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Diagnostic Radiology Minor Thesis 2 (RADI90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On 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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In this subject students will have the opportunity to conduct a radiology research project in an area of interest and practical importance which results in the production of a minor thesis. Undertaking this subject provides an opportunity for students to conduct research independently, and demonstrate critical thinking reflecting breadth and depth of knowledge in clinical research
Students will take responsibility for all aspects of the research project including the experimental design and collection of research data, interpretation of data and where appropriate statistical analysis, as well as written presentations of the results.
Preliminary work of refining the research question, designing methodology, reviewing literature and applying for ethics approval where appropriate is undertaken in the preceding semester’s subject: “Minor thesis part 1”.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject candidates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship relevant to radiology
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research
- Produce a minor thesis that clearly communicates the work and its impact
- Present the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research
- Adhere to ethical and regulatory process required for the conduct of a clinical research to conform with good clinical research practice requirements research ethics or code of practice.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
RANZCR Part 1 exams (successful completion)
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: 31 January 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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Minor Thesis submission
| End of semester | 100% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024