Handbook home
Research Project in Human Genomics 2 (HLTH90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
To learn more, visit 2023 Course and subject delivery.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Overview
Availability | Year Long |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
An original research project will be conducted and a monograph of 5,000 words completed under academic supervision. Preparation for this subject begins in Year 1 when students undertake Healthcare Research: Principles and Designs and new subject Research Project in Human Genomics 1.
Data collection commences in Year 2 and students are required to collect and/or analyse research data, interpret findings and write a monograph to be submitted at the end of Semester 2.
This is supplemented by fortnightly research tutorials, study in existing short courses and other relevant upskilling resources offered by The University of Melbourne.
Intended learning outcomes
- Exhibit basic skills in research management
- Collect and/or analyse research data and interpret findings
- Produce a written description of orginal research suitable for publication and peer review
- Critically evaluate personal research experience
Generic skills
- Logic and reasoning skills
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Organisation & time management skills
- Ability to convey information clearly in written form
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HLTH90014 | Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PAED90027 Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
with a minimum grade of H2B (70%) or equivalent
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HLTH90011 | Research Project in Human Genomics 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
with a minimum grade of H2B (70%) or equivalent
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 |
---|---|---|
Viva presentation of findings - Semester 2 exam period
| During the examination period | 10% |
Draft conference abstract + 3 minute thesis slide - Semester 1, Week 9
| Week 9 | 5% |
Participant feedback letter - Semester 2, Week 12
| End of semester | 5% |
Written monograph 5000 words assessed by 2 examiners chosen by the Board of Examiners (Program Director, Research Coordinator and other senior faculty) - Semester 2, Week 9
| Week 9 | 50% |
Class presentation (update 1) - Semester 1, Week 2
| Week 2 | 5% |
Class presentation (update 2) - Semester 2, week 5
| During the teaching period | 5% |
Written reflection on research experience (1000 words) - Semester 2, Week 11
| End of semester | 10% |
Written progress report x3 - Semester 1, Week 3; Semester 1, Week 12; Semester 2, Week 6
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinators Jan Hodgson and Sharon Lewis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisors, with at least a total of 72 contact hours over the duration of the project. Regular (usually fortnightly) classes facilitated by the Research Curriculum Coordinator, 24 contact hours in total. Total time commitment 300 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Time commitment details
300 hours
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No prescribed text. Dissertation handbook will be provided.
- 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: 31 January 2024