Clinical Research Thesis (CLRS90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
February
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Year Long (Extended)
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | February Year Long (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct, under supervision, an independent clinical research project. Students will take responsibility for all aspects of the research project including the experimental design and collection of research data;, appropriate statistical analysis, and interpretation of data; and oral and written presentations of the results. Upon completion of this subject, participants will produce an original research demonstrating an effective writing style and reflecting sound reasoning, clarity of thinking and compliance with style requirements. Undertaking this subject provides an opportunity for students to define a research question and identify an appropriate methodology, conduct research independently, and demonstrate critical thinking reflecting breadth and depth of knowledge in clinical research.
Intended learning outcomes
At completion of this subject, students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of:
- conducting independent clinical research in the biomedical and/or health sciences;
- designing experiments by selecting an appropriate clinical research study design, with justification;
- methods to ensure the appropriate collection, management, analysis and storage of research data;
- the ethical and regulatory process required for the conduct of a clinical research to conform with good clinical research practice requirements;
- strategies to plan and manage a clinical research project and, where required, research team;
- communicating complex scientific information in written and oral form, to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- high level analytical skills and independent critical thinking to interpret research findings to inform clinical practice or health policy;
- assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
• articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline;
• the ability to exercise critical judgement;
• expressing persuasive intellectual arguments;
• high level written report and oral presentations;
• managing a research project;
• oral communication and presentation;
• rigorous and independent thinking; and
• time management and self-management skill
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the N01AA Master of Clinical Research
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
AND
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLRS90010 | Data Analysis in Clinical Research | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90011 | Study Design in Clinical Research | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90013 | Responsibilities in Clinical Research | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CLRS90027 | Principles of Clinical Research | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Nil
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Extended literature review
| Middle of the teaching period | 20% |
Oral presentation describing project rationale and methodology
| Middle of the teaching period | 15% |
Oral presentation describing research findings
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Minor research thesis - Students will receive regular feedback via consultation with the Subject Coordinator over the teaching period
| End of the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 Total time commitment 680 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to complete the pre-readings in preparation for the start of the subject. Teaching period 24 February 2025 to 9 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2025 Census date 14 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 May 2025 Assessment period ends 16 July 2025 February contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Year Long (Extended)
Coordinator Anita Horvath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 40 Total time commitment 680 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to complete the pre-readings in preparation for the start of the subject. Teaching period 24 February 2025 to 3 November 2025 Last self-enrol date 21 February 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long (Extended) 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
680 hours, including contact hours
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Additional delivery details
Independent research under academic and industrial supervision.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025