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Research Studies in Optometry (OPTO90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
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This research project introduces students to the research culture in the discipline through involvement in a research project in clinical optometry. Students will conduct the project under the supervision of a member of academic staff. In the first few weeks they will perform a literature search and will present an annotated version to their supervisor as a prelude to the development and submission of their research proposal. Students will then be expected to implement methods for collecting, analysing and evaluating data. During the development and data collection phases of the project, students will maintain a diary documenting the research process and reflecting on any logistical and/or ethical issues that arise. The project will culminate with students presenting their research findings as a draft manuscript, in a format suitable for submission for publication. They will also create a video abstract that summarises the basic elements of their research and how their findings relate to practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Design and conduct a research project in the area of clinical optometry;
- Formulate realistic research questions;
- Work productively with participants and partners;
- Collect, manage, analyse and interpret data; and
- Present research outcomes in a written form suitable for publication in the research literature, and in oral form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have the capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
- be able to independently advance their professional expertise and knowledge in optometry;
- be able to evaluate scientific literature as a foundation to evidence based practice; and
- be able to integrate knowledge from different domains and articulate knowledge and understanding in written and oral forms .
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-CLINOPT Master of Clinical Optometry
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Expected level of knowledge is that of a graduate of an optometry degree leading to registration to practice in Australia, or equivalent.
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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Annotated literature search
| Week 3 | 10% |
Research proposal
| Week 4 | 10% |
Research process and reflection diary
| Week 8 | 10% |
Manuscript
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Video abstract
| End of the assessment period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Bang Bui Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approx. 48 hours (online sessions with Supervisor as arranged) Total time commitment 340 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
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Bang Bui Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approx. 48 hours (online sessions with Supervisor as arranged) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 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
Approx. 340 hours including all online activities, assessments, reading, and preparation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Optometry
Last updated: 3 November 2022