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

Students commence an appropriately designed research project in an area of interest, under the supervision of a UWA Rural Clinical School academic staff member. In addition to commencing their research project, students prepare a literature review and a written research proposal where they place their study in the context of the available literature, formulate one or more hypotheses or research questions based on gaps in the available knowledge, design an appropriate research study to test their hypotheses or answer their research questions, and outline their study design, research methods and data analysis plan.

The project can be one of either clinical audit, systematic review, or independent research. The first assessment will be a wriitten assigment which may include a formal research proposal (including literature review) and/or submission to Human Research Ethics Committee, GEKO, or PROSPERO.

Students planning on undertaking research Masters or PhD programs in the future are advised to undertake independent research.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodKalgoorlieFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodAlbanyFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodBroomeFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodBunburyFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodBusseltonFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodCarnarvonFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodDerbyFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodEsperanceFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodGeraldtonFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodKarrathaFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodKununurraFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodNarriginFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodNorthamFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodPort HedlandFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodBlackwood WarrenFace to face
Non-standard teaching periodCollieFace to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate the acquisition of basic skills and training necessary to undertake research in their chosen field; (2) critically review literature in their proposed field of research; (3) critically appraise research methodology; and (4) design a research project, outlining the study background and rationale, research questions, study design and data analysis.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assigment; (2) oral defence; and (3) professional behaviour assessments. 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 professional behaviour assessments component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Terri Pikora
Unit rules
Prerequisites
IMED4222 Integrated Medical Practice 1 Part B
Contact hours
variable but there is regular contact with project supervisor
  • 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.