Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit represents the equivalent of one semester of part-time research. Students undertake an independent research project under the direct supervision of experienced clinical researcher(s) in this area.

Research projects may be clinical, laboratory based, or may involve epidemiological or biostatistical analysis. Research projects must be designed to demonstrate the learning outcomes described below.

Credit
12 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) critically review and synthesise the relevant literature; (2) design and conduct experiments to appropriately test hypotheses or research questions; (3) develop skills in conducting and analysing original scientific data; and (4) develop oral and written communication skills.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: continuing assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.



This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Sunalene Devadason
Unit rules
Prerequisites
All of the following MEDC5805 Principles of Research Methods in Medicine .
MEDC5806 Principles of Evidence-Based Practice
and MEDC5801 Development and Communication of Research
Contact hours
supervised research
  • 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.