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Primary Care Research Project Part 1 (GENP40000)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Ruby Biezen
Administrative Contact:
Ms Samantha Parkin
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The student will conduct an original research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of General Practice from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and to the research techniques used in the specialised area in which their research sits. The research project may form part of a larger current study, by focussing on one small aspect, or it may be especially designed for the student by a researcher with shared interests. In either case it is expected that the work will culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Understand the role and process of scientific research in primary care.
- Identify, summarise, review and critically appraise main bodies of published research in an area of primary care.
- Formulate a primary care research question(s) based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence.
- Design and justify an appropriate research design to answer a research question in primary care.
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of primary care research.
- Generate original results.
- Develop an understanding of the issues involved in translating clinical research results to the primary care setting.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form to an expert audience.
- Communicate scientific knowledge in a manner that may contribute to a paper for a peer reviewed journal.
Generic skills
Students will learn to:
- Critically assess literature
- Accept or reject information provided by others
- Identify unresolved clinical questions
- Identify the best approaches to address research questions
- Develop time management skills
- Develop oral and written presentation skills
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENP40002 | Introduction to Primary Care Research | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 17 June 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation of research proposal at end of Semester 1 (5 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions)
| Due at the end of Semester One | 10% |
Critical Review of the Literature of the thesis
| Due at the end of Semester One | 15% |
Oral presentation of research project (8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions)
| Due at the end of Semester Two | 10% |
Written research report (thesis)
| During Semester Two examination period | 65% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (GENP40000) and 2 (GENP40001) of the subject
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ruby Biezen Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 380 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Ruby Biezen
Administrative Contact:
Ms Samantha Parkin
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters. All students are also expected to attend weekly Research Matters training sessions plus an additional one hour tutorial for project monitoring.
Additional delivery details
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 final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (GENP40000 and GENP40001).
Last updated: 17 June 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Primary Care (General Practice) Informal specialisation General Practice (Primary Care) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 17 June 2023