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M.Epidemiology Research Project Part 1 (POPH90276)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students will develop an epidemiological research question and attempt to answer the question either by a systematic review of the published and unpublished literature with or without a meta-analysis, or by the analysis of an existing data set, or by the development of a research protocol.



Intended learning outcomes

At the end of this subject, students are expected to be able to:



  • Develop and execute a substantial, research-based project
  • Justify the research question using available evidence,
  • Summarise, analyse and interpret research findings,
  • Present research findings to a non-expert audience
  • Write reports suitable for use by public health practitioners or write manuscripts for publication.

Generic skills

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Last updated: 6 January 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POPH90013 Biostatistics
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
POPH90014 Epidemiology 1
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POPH90113 Research Project - Master Epidemiology No longer available

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: 6 January 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An oral presentation describing the proposed research project

  • 15 minutes
Due in week 11, 1st semester of enrolment 15%

An oral presentation describing the findings of the research project

  • 20 minutes
Due in week 11, 2nd semester of enrolment20%

A written research report

  • 5000-8000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written research report		Due during the examination period of the 2nd semester of enrolment65%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. POPH90276 and POPH90277 together).

Last updated: 6 January 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorMelissa Russell
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours (overall total for enrolment across Part 1 and Part 2): attendance at a half-day research training skills workshop (week 1 of first semester of enrolment), approximately fortnightly supervisor meetings, attendance at 2 full-day sessions for student oral presentations (week 11 of each semester).
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    Contact: melissar@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

    OR

    Currently enrolled students:

    Future Students:

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorAnkur Singh
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours (overall total for enrolment across Part 1 and Part 2): attendance at a half-day research training skills workshop (week 1 of first semester of enrolment), approximately fortnightly supervisor meetings, attendance at 2 full-day sessions for student oral presentations (week 11 of each semester).
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    Contact: ankur.singh@unimelb.edu.au

    Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

    OR

    Currently enrolled students:

    Future Students:

Time commitment details

340 hours (overall total for enrolment across Part 1 and Part 2)

Additional delivery details

  • This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in POPH90276 M. Epidemiology Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in POPH90277 M. Epidemiology Research Project Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
  • Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (POPH90276 and POPH90277).

Last updated: 6 January 2023

Further information

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Epidemiology
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.mspgh.unimelb.edu.au

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 6 January 2023