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Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1 (MEDI90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 1
Sathana Dushyanthen
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 3 - Online |
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In this subject, each student will research, design and present a project proposal and undertake a substantial literature review that will form the basis of their research project. In doing so, students will put into practice the advanced theoretical knowledge they have learnt during other taught modules and have the chance to explore an area of interest to them, in detail. It will reinforce their abilities to evaluate existing research, utilise appropriate methodological techniques in cancer research, and to critically analyse and reflect on data.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Assimilate, analyse and critically evaluate existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm
- Conduct research within a translational/clinical environment
- Formulate testable hypotheses, aims and experimental design
- Independently manage a research project
- Effectively construct and express coherent scientific arguments
- Prepare and deliver scientific results in both an oral and written format
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study, inclusive of
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90084 | Foundations of Cancer |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90086 | Cancer Research |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
This subject is a CAPSTONE subject for the Master of Cancer Sciences.
MEDI90098 Research Capstone 1 builds on MEDI90086 Cancer Research subject and must be immediately followed by MEDI90099 Research Capstone Part 2
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: 23 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Supervisory agreement and project summary
| Week 3 | N/A |
Structured literature review
| Week 7 | 70% |
Oral presentation – Pitch proposal; 15 minutes, Due end of teaching period
| Week 9 | 30% |
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Coordinators Laura Forrest, Giulia McCorkell, and Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 25 January 2021 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 1 February 2021 to 28 March 2021 Last self-enrol date 26 January 2021 Census date 19 February 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 March 2021 Assessment period ends 4 April 2021 Term 1 contact information
Sathana Dushyanthen
- Term 3 - Online
Coordinators Giulia McCorkell, Laura Forrest, and Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 12 July 2021 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 19 July 2021 to 12 September 2021 Last self-enrol date 13 July 2021 Census date 6 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 August 2021 Assessment period ends 19 September 2021 Term 3 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 23 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 23 March 2024