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Otolaryngology

Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2023

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Overview

The Honours program in the Department of Otolaryngology offers an advanced level of study designed to allow students to specialise their knowledge in hearing sciences, and provides students with the skills required to carry out research related to the function of the auditory system, development of neural prostheses and/or the clinical treatment of hearing loss. In achieving this objective, students will develop abilities to critically analyse research literature, formulate research plans based on hypotheses and statistical requirements, present and defend research results and write a coherent research report. This one-year program provides a foundation for graduates wishing to pursue studies at the Masters or PhD levels, as well as those wishing to seek employment in a research environment. The course year starts in February and ends in November and is only available full time.

Admission requirements

In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this Honours program, students should be able to:

  • Articulate advanced knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in core discipline areas in Otolaryngology
  • Demonstrate advanced scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and research skills to critically analyse existing knowledge of a research topic and execute a clearly articulated research project, analyse data utilising appropriate research and statistical methods, and interpret results coherently
  • Design an individual research project to address a research question relevant to the discipline of otolaryngology
  • Identify the range of research methods employed in hearing science, including how to evaluate and interpret the results of such methods
  • Articulate scientific explanations of otolaryngology concepts, theories and research findings, and communicate these ideas effectively to various audiences in both written and oral formats
  • Apply principles of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship, including identifying and following the principles of ethical conduct of research with animals and humans
  • Show proficiency in time management for completion of scientific tasks against set deadlines
  • Work effectively within a team of researchers from diverse backgrounds.

Last updated: 10 January 2024

Structure

100 credit points

The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time (or part time equivalent) comprising of two (2) Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.

To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Hearing Sciences (Otolaryngology), students must successfully complete the following:

  • BIOM40001 - Introduction to Biomedical Research (12.5 points)
  • OTOL40002 - Otolaryngology Advanced Coursework (12.5 points)
  • OTOL40001 and OTOL40003 - Otolaryngology Research Project (75 points)

There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.

Subject Options

Coursework Component

Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
OTOL40002 Otolaryngology Advanced Coursework
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Research Component

Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
OTOL40001 Otolaryngology Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
OTOL40003 Otolaryngology Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Links

https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/surgery/about-us/department-precincts/otolaryngology

Last updated: 10 January 2024