Project in Medical Research (MEDS40008)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
March
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
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|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject, the third subject in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours), provides you with the opportunity to conduct an independent research project, in the form of either an advanced systematic review, meta-analysis or empirical project. Utilising the research proposal developed in the subject Advanced Medical Research, under supervision, you will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to execute a research project relevant to an identified clinical problem. Upon completion of this subject, you will produce a piece of original research demonstrating an effective writing style and reflecting sound reasoning, clarity of thinking and compliance with style requirements. In addition, during this subject, you will undertake an experiential placement in an area relevant to your research project. The aim of this placement is to advance your understanding and appreciation of the relationship between research and clinical practice, and to directly observe the application of evidence-based medicine.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate application of the knowledge and skills associated with:
- conducting a research project, under appropriate supervision
- selecting and using methods to ensure the appropriate collection, management, analysis, and storage of research data
- the principles of ethical conduct of research
- high level analytical skills and independent critical thinking to interpret research findings
- assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm
- preparing specific case reports based on clinical cases experienced during clinical placement and critically discussing the relevant research evidence underpinning the cases
- mastery in communicating complex scientific information in written and oral form, to a range of audiences.
Generic skills
- critical thinking, analysis, and appraisal skills
- ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources
- ability to explain complex concepts in written and oral form
- appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage
- report writing skills
- time management skills
- developing skills to work effectively in a team.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisite
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 health-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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral Presentation: Research progress (5 minutes presentation and 2 minutes Q&A).
| Week 6 of teaching period | 5% |
Student logbook - Based on clinical placement (minimum of five clinical case reports, 300 words per case report)
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Clinical placement supervisor evaluation | End of the teaching period | 0% |
Final presentation of research findings to an audience of peers and professional colleagues (15 mins presentation and 5 mins Q&A)
| End of the assessment period | 20% |
Final research (advanced systematic review, meta-analysis or research project) report
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Nilakshi Waidyatillake Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Task associated with systematic/scoping review creation (eg performing literature searches, screening of studies, extracting data and critically appraising the scientific literature) and preparation of assessments = 300 hours Meeting with supervisor/research team = 20 hours Writing workshops = 20 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 March 2025 to 20 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 10 April 2025 Census date 2 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 March contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
Non-contact hours include time spent on tasks associated with conducting research project and preparation of assessments = 200 hours
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
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Last updated: 8 November 2024