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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Advanced Clinical Practice Dissertation Parts 1 and 2 combined represent the equivalent of one semester of full-time study. Both parts must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the two units.
The units involve original research by the student under supervision. Students will practice and gain experience in defining a clear research question, preparing a formal research protocol, conducting a review of a body of scientific literature and formal writing at a professional standard. Students will prepare a manuscript for submission to their targeted journal.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 Online Online flexible Semester 2 Online Online flexible - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define a clear research question and develop a research proposal; (2) conduct a literature review with appropriate analysis and interpretation; (3) prepare and submit an ethics application or application for an exemption; and (4) conduct research independently with supervision with the preparation of a written manuscript.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assessment continuing in the next unit (PHCY5159) and (2) approved ethics application or exemption. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the approved ethics application or exemption component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Amy Page
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofany one Unit(s) PUBH4401 Biostatistics ISuccessful completion of
or DENT5302 Research Design, Statistics and Dental Public Health
or PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health
or PHCY5801 Advanced Research Techniques
or PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
or PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluationor IMED5803 Introduction to Research in Health Professions EducationSuccessful completion offour Unit(s) in your chosen degree
- Contact hours
- 1 hour per week with supervisor.
Self-directed learning.
- 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.