Psychiatric Research Project (PSYT90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
August
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | August - Online August - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is one of two capstone subject options, taught in the final semester of the Master of Psychiatry course.
This subject is intended to develop critical research skills required to conduct professional research within the field of Psychiatry. Students will formulate a research question with relevance to one of the areas of specialisation covered during their studies in the Master of Psychiatry – preferably an area they have undertaken a selective subject within and can arrange appropriate supervision for. An ethics application may be required from the student.
Students will discuss their chosen research topic with their supervisor, devising a research proposal and outline that will form the basis of their thesis. Students will review relevant literature in light of their chosen area of study and according to established research method(s) in preparation for writing and then submission of their minor thesis at the end of term.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject provides the opportunity to undertake all the components required for critical research.
Students will be required to:
- Formulate and present an appropriate research question and proposal (including submission of an Ethics Application if applicable),
- Synthesise research skills by choosing methodology appropriate to the chosen field of study;
- Draw on disciplinary literature within the field in order to present justified critical analysis of the literature,
- Conduct data collection, analysing and interpreting data, critically discussing the implications of the findings,
- Produce a final research thesis of professional quality and standard
Generic skills
- Define a research question and present a research proposal, giving consideration to ethical implications (where applicable)
- Obtain ethics approval (where applicable)
- Design a research protocol defining and justifying methods to be used
- Collect, critically analyse and interpret data according to the defined methods of the research proposal, formulating appropriate conclusions
- Review, appraise and critically discuss literature directly related to the research question
- Present the findings within the protocols of a research theses (approximately 10,000 words)
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90010 | Research Methods in Psychiatry |
June (Online)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT90094 | Special Topics in Psychiatry |
August (Online)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Supervisor's Report (standards of self-direction, initiative, data collection, ethical conduct) 3 reports. One at start, oner at mid-term, one at end of term. | Throughout the semester | 20% |
Research Ethics Submission (if not already completed) Hurdle requirement: Research Ethics Submission (if not already completed) | Day | N/A |
Final Research Report (organised into Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References) - incorporates work undertaken in research prerequisite subject
| End of term | 80% |
Meeting with Supervisor Hurdle requirement: Fortnightly meetings with supervisor througout the subject | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- August - Online
Principal coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 13 Total time commitment 250 hours Pre teaching start date 11 August 2025 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 18 August 2025 to 7 November 2025 Last self-enrol date 12 August 2025 Census date 5 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 October 2025 Assessment period ends 5 December 2025 August contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- August - On Campus
Coordinator Mahesh Jayaram Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 13 Total time commitment 250 hours Teaching period 18 August 2025 to 7 November 2025 Last self-enrol date 3 September 2025 Census date 12 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 October 2025 Assessment period ends 5 December 2025
Time commitment details
250 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Psychiatry Course Master of Psychiatry
Last updated: 4 March 2025