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Advanced Medical Research (MEDS40006)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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Overview
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This subject, the second subject in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours), will extend and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in Introduction to Medical Research subject, by employing and implementing techniques that will locate, synthesise and evaluate medical and research evidence, and apply this knowledge to illustrate how these findings can inform clinical healthcare and best practice. This research into practice will focus on the challenges associated with updating clinical practice and ‘knowledge transfer’ and will cover scientific communication, clinical guideline development, clinical informatics and translation. You will further extend the knowledge and application of statistical techniques learnt in the Introduction to Medical Research subject to the interpretation of statistical findings presented in research papers. In this subject, you will also be paired with a clinical research mentor and under their supervision develop a research proposal on a relevant clinical problem. This proposal forms the basis of the advanced systemic review, meta-analysis or research project that is threaded to, and completed, in the subject ‘Project in Medical Research’.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Produce a research proposal that is designed to answer a clear, coherent question related to a relevant clinical problem
- Select and apply foundational and advanced data analysis techniques to evaluate research data and critically interpret the findings
- Using pertinent examples, evaluate the relationship between clinical practice and research, and critically discuss the value of research in the advancement of clinical knowledge
- Appraise the ethical responsibilities associated with the design, conduct and application of clinical research
- Describe the principles of research knowledge translation and how this contributes to updating best clinical practice
- Demonstrate proficient use of a variety of communication techniques to communicate with audiences in mixed settings and circumstances
Generic skills
- Display advanced oral and written communication skills appropriate for a diverse a range of audiences and settings
- Describe and actively apply strategies that facilitate collaborative teamwork and effective time management
- Apply advanced critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and evaluation of problems
- Demonstrate skills in self-reflection and strategies to enhance self-directed study
- Appreciate and implement the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage
Last updated: 1 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS40007 | Introduction to Medical Research | Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have foundational biomedical sciences knowledge relevant to the practice of clinical medicine, dentistry or related heath-sciences field.
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: 1 May 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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MCQs or SAQs based on Clinical Research seminar series
| Weekly throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Biostatistics open book quizzes
| Weekly from Week 2 to Week 7 | 15% |
Research into Practice: Knowledge-Translation Plan
| Week 5 | 20% |
Research Project Proposal
| Week 6 | 15% |
Oral Presentation: Research Project Proposal (8 minutes presentation and 2 minutes Q&A).
| Week 6 | 10% |
Peer feedback, using a structed feedback scheme, of a research project proposal. Content of the peer feedback will be verified by the Subject Coordinator and/or a nominated academic/teaching staff member to ensure that the task is completed to the required word count with appropriate feedback and the feedback is professional and collegial.
| Week 7 | 10% |
Biostatistics Exam
| During the assessment period | 15% |
This exam includes MCQs and SAQs
| During the assessment period | 15% |
Last updated: 1 May 2024
Dates & times
- January
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 120 hours for lectures and tutorials; approximately 15 hours of observership and 15 hours of meetings with mentors Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 29 January 2024 to 15 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 7 February 2024 Census date 9 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 March 2024 Assessment period ends 22 March 2024
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Last updated: 1 May 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Medical Science - 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: 1 May 2024