Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH30004 | Advanced Investigation of Human Disease | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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Clinical Path Research Project Part 1 (PATH40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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The Honours program in the Department of Clinical Pathology provides an introduction to the challenging area of investigation of disease processes at the cellular and molecular level. This program involves candidates undertaking a full-time research project based in a laboratory within the Department of Clinical Pathology or at one of our affiliated institutions. A student undertaking the Pathology Honours Research Project will have an interest in understanding the mechanisms of disease.
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 second part, students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided here applies to both parts of the subject:
- Clinical Pathology Research Project Part 1
- Clinical Pathology Research Project Part 2
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in basic or translational pathology.
- Formulate a research hypothesis based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence.
- Design and undertake appropriate research experiments to answer a research hypothesis in the field of pathology.
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of basic or translational pathology research.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form.
Generic skills
- Develop an appreciation for working in a laboratory research environment.
- Become an expert in the area relating to the research project.
- Acquire oral communication skills for discussion of research ideas.
- Develop skills in time management and planning.
- Become proficient in a number of technical laboratory skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Online)
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12.5 |
Note: This subject can be completed concurrently.
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH40002 | Critical Analysis of Pathology Research | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have a Pathology major that includes the below subject as their elective.
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 |
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Written literature review
| Due in Week 11, Semester One | N/A |
Oral presentation of introduction to research project (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions)
| During Semester One examination period | 5% |
Research thesis
| Due in Week 12, Semester Two | 80% |
Oral presentation of final research project (20 minutes presentation + 5 minutes questions)
| During Semester 2 examination period | 15% |
Additional details
This site requires JavaScript to be enabledThis assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Frederic Hollande Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary but must be agreed with your supervisor Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Time commitment details
As a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week. 1020 hours over two consecutive study periods.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Links to additional information
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) to enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024