Research Capstone - Part 2 (MEDI90099)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Term 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Term 4
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Building upon the previous subject (MEDI90098 Research Capstone – Part 1), this subject provides opportunities to extend, deepen and apply knowledge, skills and attributes, in the context of a research project.
This subject enables students to engage in the implementation, analysis and communication of a research project that demonstrates their advanced theoretical knowledge and critical reflection skills. It provides the opportunity for integration of their prior learning from the course, and demonstration of their advanced practice, focusing on an area of interest. During this project, students will have the unique opportunity to be closely trained and supervised by leading experts in oncology. 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
Refer to MEDI90098 Research Capstone - Part 1
- 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 both an oral and written format
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90098 | Research Capstone - Part 1 |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
This subject is the second CAPSTONE subject for the Master of Cancer Sciences, and builds on MEDI90098 Research Capstone - Part 1, which must be taken first, in the term immediately prior.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support:
http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral Presentation - Project update
| Week 2 | 20% |
Final monograph
| End of the teaching period | 80% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinators Sathana Dushyanthen and Giulia McCorkell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 28 April 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 5 May 2025 to 29 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 29 April 2025 Census date 23 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 June 2025 Assessment period ends 6 July 2025 Term 2 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 4 - Online
Coordinators Giulia McCorkell and Sathana Dushyanthen Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 6 October 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to familiarise themselves with the LMS and complete pre-readings in the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 13 October 2025 to 7 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 7 October 2025 Census date 31 October 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 November 2025 Assessment period ends 14 December 2025 Term 4 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
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025