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Paediatrics Research Project Part 1 (PAED40001)
HonoursPoints: 31.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PAED40002 | Coursework in Paediatrics & Child Health | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of a three year BSc or BBiomed degree with a major in one or more of biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, anatomy and cell biology
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 |
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A written report (thesis)
| Due late October | 80% |
An oral presentation on the research project
| Due early November | 15% |
Supervisor's report on the student's overall research ability | Due early November | 5% |
Regular attendance at department and institute seminars Hurdle requirement: At least 40 seminars (approx. 1 per week) throughout the year | Year long | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PAED40001) and 2 (PAED40005) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Belinda McClaren Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 425 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
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Belinda McClarenAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Helen D'Cruz
helen.dcruz@rch.org.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
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.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (PAED40001 and PAED40005).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Paediatrics Informal specialisation Paediatrics - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024