Research Capstone - Part 1 (MEDI90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
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: 4 March 2025
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 3 (Online)
Term 1 (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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
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 20 January 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 27 January 2025 to 23 March 2025 Last self-enrol date 21 January 2025 Census date 14 February 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 March 2025 Assessment period ends 30 March 2025 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
Coordinators Giulia McCorkell and Sathana Dushyanthen Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 40 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 14 July 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 21 July 2025 to 14 September 2025 Last self-enrol date 15 July 2025 Census date 8 August 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 August 2025 Assessment period ends 21 September 2025 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: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025