Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The field of women's health research has expanded far beyond its roots in reproductive health and now includes the study of health across the lifespan. Women's health research covers the full spectrum of investigations from basic laboratory studies to clinical trials and involves multiple disciplines including clinical medicine, allied health, biomedical sciences, population and global health, biomedical engineering, health policy, law and economics.
Sex and gender both play a critical role in health, wellness, and disease. There are, for example, striking sex/gender differences in autoimmune diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, depression and brain disorders, diabetes, infectious diseases, obesity, and substance abuse disorders. The discoveries being made through the study of women's health and sex differences are key to advancements in personalised medicine for both sexes.
In this unit, students will apply their knowledge of research and evidence-based practice developed in IMED2208: Issues in Women's Reproductive Health. Students will explore, create and communicate like researchers as they design a research proposal and project pitch that addresses an unanswered question in women's health. Further, students will learn to provide constructive feedback through peer review..
This unit is the third of three core units in the Women's Health Minor.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) discuss the role of women's health research in advancing knowledge, women's health practice, and/or policy development; (2) formulate a research question through critical appraisal of the research literature; (3) devise solutions for women's health problems; (4) formulate a research proposal that justifies the selected methodology, addresses ethical considerations, acknowledges research limitations, and engages stakeholder groups; (5) provide constructive feedback through peer review.; (6) apply constructive feedback to refine a research proposal; and (7) communicate effectively in written and spoken form.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research proposal; (2) peer review; and (3) project pitch. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Demelza Ireland and Dr Philippa Martyr
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Workshops: 3-4 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.