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
This unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. The unit covers development of a research proposal, library skills and ethical issues in research. Students identify a relevant topic from those provided by the School or identify a topic in conjunction with their supervisor; collate and integrate available information to develop a research question; develop a research plan to investigate this research question, identifying why other methods were not appropriate; and write a formal research proposal. Students are also exposed to the other current research through the seminar program.
- Credit
- 3 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) be conversant with published literature relevant to their field of study and skilled in the retrieval of this information; (2) read and critique the scientific literature to identify a research question; (3) develop a research plan appropriate to the research question and achievable within the available resources and time; (4) identify the ethical aspects of their research plan and prepare an ethics application; and (5) formulate and write a research proposal in a standard format.
- Assessment
This comprises a research proposal (70 per cent), an essay on an ethical issue (20 per cent) and attendance at research seminars (10 per cent). As part of this seminar assessment students maintain a journal in which they outline the key messages of the seminars. The grade for Health Science honours overall is determined from the grades for this unit (15 per cent) and for PUBH7411/PUBH7412 Population Health Honours Program Part 1/Part 2 (85 per cent).
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Assistant Professor Ian Li
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Health Science graduates must have a weighted average of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 units in both their Science and Public Health majors and a pass in HSMD3316 Health Industry Practicum.
Students who have a degree deemed equivalent by the Head of School and have achieved an average of at least 65 per cent in Level 3 or equivalent units may be eligible at the discretion of the Head of School. - Co-requisites
- PUBH7411/PUBH7412 Population Health Honours Program Part 1/Part 2
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.