Advanced Medical Science 1 (MEDS30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 50Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
July
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | July - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The primary aim of the Bachelor of Medical Science is to provide an experiential introduction to the process of biomedical research. The AMS program allows students to:
- practice the concepts of project design, ethical consideration and application of research methods;
- develop skills in the assembling and evaluation of scientific data to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment and/or understanding the mechanisms of disease;
- comprehend the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to appraise scientific data;
- assess the benefits and limitations of research an area/discipline of clinical interest;
- demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diversity and breadth of biomedical research;
- demonstrate autonomy and independence in defining research methods, locating relevant resources and critically evaluating evidence and;
- actively participate in improving knowledge in a specific areas of medicine by critical review of scientific and medical evidence.
Intended learning outcomes
The primary objective of this subject is for students to obtain experience in conducting biomedical research. In detail the objectives are to:
- provide an introduction to the processes of research work in a field related to medicine, including critical appraisal of the literature.
- enable development of skills in the ways in which knowledge (evidence) should be assembled and evaluated to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment.
- develop skills in the use of simple statistical techniques when appraising health data.
- foster an understanding of the benefits of research and the value of each health professional contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
- encourage an understanding of the diversity and breadth of medicine.
- encourage the development of autonomy and independence in defining areas for study, locating relevant resources and evaluating information.
- enhance oral and written communication skills.
Generic skills
- Develop skills in research and critical appraisal of the literature;
- Develop skills in using and evaluation evidence;
- Increase the understanding and use of statistical techniques;
- Perception of the benefits and value of research;
- Encourage an understanding of diversity in medicine;
- Encourage independence in defining areas for study;
- Enhance oral and written communication skills;
- Encourage learning in medically relevant areas.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Bachelor of Medical Science. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Successful completion of an extended literature review. | 100% |
Additional details
Penalties apply for late submission of the research report. An initial penalty of 5% applies to any submission after the due date, and a further 1% for every additional day beyond three days late, unless an extension has been granted prior to the submission date.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Nilakshi Waidyatillake Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 144 Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 19 July 2021 to 17 December 2021 Last self-enrol date 18 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 November 2021 Assessment period ends 28 January 2022 July 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 per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024