MD Research Project 2 (MEDS90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is a semester-long supervised research placement predominantly located within the University and associated research institutes, teaching hospitals, and other clinical settings, with selected overseas placements for high-achieving students. Students will undertake a research project and write a report in the style of a peer-reviewed journal article.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will be expected to develop:
- the ability to identify and address their own learning needs
- the ability to apply effective time management and organisational skills
- an understanding of the scientific method relevant to biological, behavioural and social science
- an understanding of research methods and their applications
- the ability to access new knowledge from all sources, to analyse and interpret it in a critical manner, and to apply it appropriately to their provision of health care
- an appreciation of the responsibility to contribute towards the generation of new knowledge
- an understanding of educational theory and practice and the ability to teach
- an understanding of and ability to apply the principles of ethics research
- a respect for the roles and expertise of other health care professionals and the ability to communicate effectively with them
- an understanding of the principles of quality and safety in health care systems
- the ability and a willingness to contribute to the community
- a commitment to contribute to the resolution of health inequities locally and globally
- an understanding of the principles of effective record keeping and the ability to maintain high quality medical records
- the ability to write and academic paper in publication style
- the ability to identify and apply appropriate statistical analysis to a research question
- the ability to interpret and report the findings from statistical analyses
Generic skills
Students will be expected to develop:
- an understanding of the principles of honesty, integrity, altruism and lifelong curiosity
- an understanding of the principles of self-awareness, the ability to recognise when clinical problems exceed their knowledge and skill, and a willingness to seek help
- the ability to respond constructively to appraisal, performance review or assessment
- the ability to manage uncertainty
- an understanding of the aetiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of important physical and mental illnesses in all stages of life
- the ability to learn from patients, health professionals and the community in a broad range of settings
- an understanding of and respect for the rights of patients including patient choice, dignity and privacy
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDS90021 | MD Research Project 1 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Progress Reports (3 short reports, accompanied by supervisor reports). Note: 10% if all 3 submitted, 0% if < 3 submitted. | Submitted at 6 week intervals throughout semester | 10% |
Literature review
| Week 11 | 30% |
Journal-style monograph describing the research (suitable for peer review, with author instructions)
| End of semester | 40% |
Poster presentation at Student Conference 4
| End of semester | 10% |
Supervisor evaluation | End of semester | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard in professional behaviour, as demonstrated by observed Professional Behaviour Assessment | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 100 (student-supervisor consultation) Total time commitment 800 hours Teaching period 25 January 2021 to 25 June 2021 Last self-enrol date 5 February 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 9 July 2021
Time commitment details
800 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Medicine Informal specialisation Doctor of Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024