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Paediatrics Research Project Part 1 (PAED40001)
HonoursPoints: 31.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Helen D'Cruz
helen.dcruz@rch.org.au
Overview
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct, under supervision, an independent biomedical research project. Specific research projects will depend on the availability of appropriate supervisors and resources. This subject will provide students with skills and experience conducting research in an area of human health and disease across the breadth of paediatric disciplines. Projects may include laboratory, clinical or public health research skills. Students will take responsibility for analysis, data interpretation and dissemination of the research findings via oral and written presentations. The course year starts in February and ends in November and is only available full time. This subject is designed to complement the accompanying coursework subject PAED40002.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of human health and disease.
- Formulate a research question based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence.
- Design and justify an appropriate research design to answer a research question in human health and disease.
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of human health and disease.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form.
- Identify contemporary issues in biomedical and health research.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject students should have:
- An in-depth knowledge of their research subject.
- Competent skills in a particular research area.
- Reached a high level of skill in academic writing and research dissemination.
- Reached a high level of skill in verbal communication.
- The ability to demonstrate independent critical thinking and analysis.
Last updated: 31 January 2024