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Research Dissertation: Minor Thesis (PAED90023)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Year Long
Academic Contact:
Dr Jan Hodgson
Email: hodgson@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: 03 8341 6308
Administrative Contact:
Vicki Hirt
Email: vhirt@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: 03 8341 6336
Overview
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An original research project will be conducted and a thesis of 15,000 words completed under academic supervision. Preparation for this subject begins in Year 1 when students undertake PAED 90027 – Healthcare research: principles and designs. As part of that subject students will be encouraged to work with a research supervisor to develop an original research project and submit any necessary Human Research Ethics applications. Topics may reflect their own interest or relate to current research at the clinical genetics service (Victorian Clinical Genetics Services) or the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) where the Masters is taught.
Data collection commences in Year 2 and students are required to perform relevant data analysis and write a thesis to be submitted at the end of Semester 2.
This is supplemented by fortnightly research tutorials, study in existing short courses and online resources (eg www.courseworks.unimelb.edu.au) offered through The University of Melbourne that are relevant for individual upskilling.
Intended learning outcomes
- To conduct an original research project relevant to the practice of genetic counselling.
- To develop familiarity with and appreciation of the research process.
- To consider the implications of findings for genetic counselling practice.
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
PAED90027 Healthcare Research-Principles & Designs
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 |
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A thesis on an approved topic. The thesis will be assessed by two examiners chosen from the Board of Examiners (Program Convener, Research Curriculum Coordinator and 1-3 examiners with appropriate expertise), and a mark awarded.
| Due early November | 90% |
Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the dissertation students will be required to undertake and pass a Viva. | N/A | |
A presentation on the findings of the study, which will be assessed by two members of the Board of Examiners.
| Held at the end of the second semester | 5% |
The primary supervisor will assign a mark for the thesis using a standard format to assess development of the student's reasoning, analytical, organisational and written skills. | 5% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long - Online
Principal coordinator Jan Hodgson Mode of delivery Online 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 500 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 Year Long contact information
Academic Contact:
Dr Jan Hodgson
Email: hodgson@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: 03 8341 6308
Administrative Contact:
Vicki Hirt
Email: vhirt@unimelb.edu.au
Ph: 03 8341 6336
Time commitment details
500 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No prescribed text. Dissertation handbook will be provided.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Genetic Counselling - 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