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Primary Care Research Project Part 1 (GENP40000)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Ruby Biezen
Administrative Contact:
Ms Samantha Parkin
Overview
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The student will conduct an original research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of General Practice from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and to the research techniques used in the specialised area in which their research sits. The research project may form part of a larger current study, by focussing on one small aspect, or it may be especially designed for the student by a researcher with shared interests. In either case it is expected that the work will culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Understand the role and process of scientific research in primary care.
- Identify, summarise, review and critically appraise main bodies of published research in an area of primary care.
- Formulate a primary care research question(s) based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence.
- Design and justify an appropriate research design to answer a research question in primary care.
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of primary care research.
- Generate original results.
- Develop an understanding of the issues involved in translating clinical research results to the primary care setting.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form to an expert audience.
- Communicate scientific knowledge in a manner that may contribute to a paper for a peer reviewed journal.
Generic skills
Students will learn to:
- Critically assess literature
- Accept or reject information provided by others
- Identify unresolved clinical questions
- Identify the best approaches to address research questions
- Develop time management skills
- Develop oral and written presentation skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENP40002 | Introduction to Primary Care Research | 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 of research proposal at end of Semester 1 (5 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions)
| Due at the end of Semester One | 10% |
Critical Review of the Literature of the thesis
| Due at the end of Semester One | 15% |
Oral presentation of research project (8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes for questions)
| Due at the end of Semester Two | 10% |
Written research report (thesis)
| During Semester Two examination period | 65% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (GENP40000) and 2 (GENP40001) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ruby Biezen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 380 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Ruby Biezen
Administrative Contact:
Ms Samantha Parkin
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters. All students are also expected to attend weekly Research Matters training sessions plus an additional one hour tutorial for project monitoring.
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.
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 (GENP40000 and GENP40001).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation General Practice and Primary Care Informal specialisation General Practice (Primary Care) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024