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Research Capstone - Part 1 (MEDI90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 3 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In conjunction with Research Capstone Part 2 (MEDI90099), this subject builds on the Cancer Research subject (MEDI90086) by supporting students with the research, design and presentation of a project proposal and substantial literature review that will form the basis of their research project.
In doing so, students will put into practice the advanced theoretical knowledge they have learnt during other Master of Cancer Sciences subjects and have the chance to explore an area of interest to them in detail. It will reinforce their abilities to evaluate existing research, utilise appropriate methodological techniques in cancer research, and to critically analyse and reflect on data.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Assimilate, analyse and critically evaluate existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm
- Conduct research within a translational/clinical environment
- Formulate testable hypotheses, aims and experimental design
- Independently manage a research project
- Effectively construct and express coherent scientific arguments
- Prepare and deliver scientific results in a written format
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is a CAPSTONE subject for the Master of Cancer Sciences.
Students must have completed at least four subjects (50 points), including the core subjects below:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90084 | Foundations of Cancer |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MEDI90086 | Cancer Research |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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 |
|---|---|---|
Supervisory agreement and project summary
| Week 3 | N/A |
Structured literature review
| Week 7 | 80% |
Participation in discussion board discourse and end of module quizzes - week to week
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Coordinators Sathana Dushyanthen and Giulia McCorkell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 29 January 2024 to 24 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 January 2024 Census date 16 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 March 2024 Assessment period ends 31 March 2024 Term 1 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 3 - Online
Coordinator Sathana Dushyanthen Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 15 September 2024 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2024 Census date 9 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2024 Assessment period ends 22 September 2024 Term 3 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
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024