Coursework in Paediatrics & Child Health (PAED40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides students with an introduction to biomedical research via lectures, workshops and tutorials. It comprises a range of coursework to complement the accompanying research subjects (PAED40001 and PAED40005). This subject is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the broader areas of contemporary biomedical science, and to encourage the development of independent thinking and critical analytical skills.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:





  • Identify contemporary issues in biomedical and health research.
  • Critically appraise and comment on the scientific literature.
  • Design and plan research with appropriate hypotheses, controls, sampling and analyses.
  • Design and plan research with appropriate ethical and statistical rigor.
  • Identify a range of bioinformatics tools that can facilitate biomedical research.
  • Correctly use statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, p values and appropriate measures of variability.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should have:

  • The ability to articulate knowledge and persuasive intellectual arguments in a particular research discipline
  • The ability to critically appraise and comment on the scientific literature
  • A strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
  • The ability to organise, prioritise and manage time

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PAED40001 Paediatrics Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 31.25

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Oral presentation on research proposal

  • 5 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Student must pass this assessment to pass the subject		Due mid AprilN/A

Short answer Bioinformatics group assignment (approx 2-4 students per group)

  • 400 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject		Early June N/A

Written assignment on 'critical thinking and data analysis'

  • 1100 words
Mid June33%

Mock grant application

  • 3 pages
Early July 24%

Short answer test related to grant application

  • 15 minutes
Early July10%

Biostatistics group work (assessments are submitted and assessed individually)

  • 1100 words
Early September 33%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Year Long
    Principal coordinatorAnn Frazier
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date 2 June 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Year Long contact information

    Subject Coordinator:

    Dr Ann Frazier
    fraziera@unimelb.edu.au 

     

    Administrative Coordinator:

    Ms Helen D'Cruz
    hdcruz@unimelb.edu.au

     

     

Time commitment details

24 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    None

  • Subject notes

    Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science to complete this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationPaediatrics
    Informal specialisationPaediatrics
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.paediatrics.unimelb.edu.au/

  • 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: 4 March 2025