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Research Studies in Vision and Optometry (OPTO90025)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Note: This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry.

This second year Doctor of Optometry capstone subject aims to provide an authentic research experience in the discipline by involvement in an investigation in vision science and/or optometry under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. The project will usually involve an in-depth appraisal of the scientific literature and, as appropriate to the topic, the use of biochemical, molecular biological, pharmacological, neurophysiological, psychophysical, computational, epidemiological or advanced clinical techniques. The practical component of the project will typically involve experimental work on humans or animals and will usually be undertaken as a collaborative team effort. The team will develop a research proposal (summarising the relevant literature, aims, methods and timeline), conduct the experiments, analyse the data and present the project outcomes as a poster in a conference setting. Individual students will build on the team’s work to prepare their own manuscript that is in a format suitable for publication in a journal.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • identify, plan and conduct research to test a hypothesis in the vision sciences and/or optometry; and
  • communicate research findings in written and oral form.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new problems;
  • ; communicate clearly in written and oral forms;
  • work as part of a team to address a common goal;
  • demonstrate an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
  • manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
  • show a respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship:
  • articulate the interpretation of data in written form;
  • integrate knowledge from different domains; and
  • value the collection and recording of accurate and complete data.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
OPTO90024 Preclinical Optometry
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
OPTO90027 Integrated Ophthalmic Sciences
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
 75

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
OPTO90023 Applied Clinical Training
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
 75

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Group poster presentation (~5 students per group)

  • 500 words
Hurdle requirement: Must pass the presentation.		Mid semester 210%

Participation- Ongoing assessment of individual engagement in the laboratory or other setting throughout the study period

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: Must pass the participation assessment		Throughout the teaching period10%

Group project proposal (~5 students per group) (Pass/fail)

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: Must pass the proposal.		Week 6N/A

Written Assignment- An individually prepared publication-ready manuscript

  • 4000 words
Hurdle requirement: Must pass the manuscript		End of the assessment period80%

Completion of RIOT (Pass/Fail)

  • 80 minutes (total)
Hurdle requirement: Must provide evidence of completion of the online modules.		Week 6N/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Year Long
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 1-hour lecture per week in Semester 1, plus attendance at the Doctor of Optometry Student Conference
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date31 May 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    CourseDoctor of Optometry

Last updated: 31 January 2024