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Physiotherapy Science Research Project 1 (PHTY40013)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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Students will undertake a research project in an area of physiotherapy, gaining an advanced understanding of experimental design and conduct, and evaluating the research of others.
Students will undertake extensive research training with their own individually-supervised research project, acquiring relevant skills in experimental design, technical expertise in clinical research methodologies, critical thinking, analysis, project management and communication.
Students also learn about the broader significance of research translation as it relates to human health and the field of Physiotherapy.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Identify, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of physiotherapy
- Formulate a research question based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence.
- Identify, design and describe appropriate research methodologies
- Conduct supervised research on a chosen research project, working effectively both in teams and autonomously.
- Interpret and communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form
Generic skills
- Understanding scientific and ethical approaches to research questions
- Appreciating how data are evaluated
- Presenting a constructive critique of research
- Developed written and oral communication skills to a high standard
- Contributing to intellectual discussion
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY40012 | Physiotherapy Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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Oral presentation /plan
| Due week 6 of semester 1 | 5% |
Literature Review
| Due week 12, semester 1 | 10% |
Oral presentation of project and findings ( 15-minute talk includes 5 minutes of question time)
| During the Semester 2 examination period | 10% |
Research thesis (including manuscript in preparation)
| Due week 12, Semester 2 | 75% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Adam Bryant Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
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Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject PHTY40013 Physiotherapy Science Research Project 1 and PHTY40014 Physiotherapy Science Research Project 2.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024