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Independent Study Project (NURS90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The 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 design and implementation 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 nursing practice and research capacity. The subject is designed to facilitate the student’s eligibility for a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject the student should be able to:
- Apply an evidence-based approach to exploring a topic of enquiry
- Formulate a viable research question arising from their clinical practice
- Develop a personal learning plan to enable the conduct of a research project
- Design and conduct a research project, or elements of a project, in the area of nursing practice
- Collect, manage, analyse and interpret data
- Present research outcomes in a written form suitable for publication in the research literature, and in oral form
Generic skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Time management skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students will normally be required to achieve at least an average of 80% across:
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | September (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NURS90120 | Evidence in Practice | July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS90059 | Nursing Research | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HLTH90002 | Practice Based Research | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Course Coordinator approval is required.
If student achieves an average of =>78, they will be invited to state their case and their proposed project to Principal Coordinator.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Written assessment
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Oral presentation
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Project Report including scholarly work suitable for publication
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rebecca Jarden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rebecca Jarden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024