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Clinical Neuroscience Research (CLRS90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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Topics covered include:
- Frontiers in clinical neuroscience research
- Expert briefings on the current research questions in epilepsy, intellectual disability and autism, stroke and multiple sclerosis
- Research methods in clinical neurological genetics
- How animal models can inform clinical neuroscience research
- Research methods in clinical neuropharmacology
- Brain development
- Neuroplasticity and neurotrophic factors research
- Research methods in neurodegenerative disorders
- Clinical trials methods
- How clinical research informs basic research and vice-versa
- Research methods in neurological epidemiology
- Research methods in neurological rehabilitation
- Translation of clinical research findings into practice
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should;
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of a wide variety of clinical research methodologies applicable to problems in neurological disease
- Have a sound knowledge of the overlap with basic science advances across the neuroscience field and a good understanding of clinical synergies
- Have gained insights into the broad “hot topics” in neuroscience research and be able to generate useful discussions and ideas
- Be able to analyse and critically appraise the clinical and basic neuroscience literature in a chosen topic of interest
- Be able to apply this knowledge through creating new ideas for clinical research projects
- Be able to work in teams and effectively communicate clinical research findings
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- N05NS Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Neuroscience)
- N01AA Master of Clinical Research
- N34AA Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Inbound study abroad and exchange students can take this subject provided they meet the admission requirements for the above 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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral team presentation (total 20 mins + 10 mins discussion) based on published clinical neuroscience research topics discussed within multi-disciplinary teams.
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
A comprehensive literature review in a chosen clinical neuroscience research area, and leading to explicit conclusions and new research questions to pursue. Due 10 weeks after conclusion of delivery/
| At the end of the assessment period | 80% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Additional delivery details
2020 Intensive Delivery Dates:
Clinical Neuroscience Research: 17 August 2020 to 21 August 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will be provided with articles and references that support the teaching program as part of their course materials
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Neuroscience) Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Course Master of Clinical Research - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the course entry requirements of the Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Neuroscience) to enroll into this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022