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Advanced Medical Science 2 (MEDS40006)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is a continuation of Advanced Medical Science 1. The primary aim of the Bachelor of Medical Science is to provide an experiential introduction to the process of biomedical research. The AMS program allows students to:
- practice the concepts of project design, ethical consideration and application of research methods;
- develop skills in the assembling and evaluation of scientific data to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment and/or understanding the mechanisms of disease;
- comprehend the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to appraise scientific data;
- assess the benefits and limitations of research an area/discipline of clinical interest;
- demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diversity and breadth of biomedical research;
- demonstrate autonomy and independence in defining research methods, locating relevant resources and critically evaluating evidence and;
- actively participate in improving knowledge in a specific areas of medicine by critical review of scientific and medical evidence.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Design and conduct a research project and review evidence and literature relevant to a well formulated research question in a clinical area.
- Conduct and evaluate research in a specific area and summarise, analyse and interpret research findings.
- Competently perform a range of basic statistical analysis using appropriate analysis techniques with accurate interpretation of their output/s.
- Explain the linkage between clinical practice and research and reflect on the value of research in the advancement of clinical knowledge.
- Recognise diversity and breadth of clinical research.
- Describe the principles of research/knowledge translation and how this contributes to updating clinical practice and treatment.
- Communicate research effectively in oral and written format.
Generic skills
- Develop skills in research and critical appraisal of the literature;
- Develop skills in using and evaluating evidence;
- Increase the understanding and use of statistical techniques;
- Perception of the benefits and value of research;
- Develop skills in team work and encourage an understanding of diversity in professional settings;
- Encourage independence in defining areas for study;
- Enhance oral and written communication skills;
- Encourage learning in medically relevant areas.
Last updated: 31 January 2024