Overview
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This is a one year research program offered to students in the six year Medicine program or Arts/Medicine who have achieved a high standard in their studies. Those who complete the research program in conjunction with the … For more content click the Read More button below.
In general the aims of the year, normally spent in supervised research, are to enable the student to acquire an appreciation of the value of observation and research in the development of medical science, to determine the 'current state of knowledge' in a defined field, to provide experience in the written and spoken presentation of scientific information and scholarly research, and to provide an invaluable background in basic research philosophy and techniques on which a subsequent career in specialised medical research may be built, and develop an understanding of, and ability to interpret research that underpins evidenced-based clinical practice. This year enables the student to gain experience in the written and spoken presentation of scientific information.
Learning Outcomes
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Obtain, record, collate and analyse data derived from research undertaken using appropriate qualitative or quantitative techniques and interpret and report their significance in the light of underlying theory.
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Explain the 'current state of knowledge' in a defined field.
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Explain how scientific research and observation underpins the development of medical science and clinical practice.
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Present scientific findings in oral and written formats.
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Critically appraise research presented in academic papers.
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Program Structure48 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.
Core Courses
Students enrol in MDCN7007 (16 UOC) in Term 1, Term 2 & Term 3 for a total of 48 UOC.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Pathways
Post Graduate
Master of Health Management - MHM8901 - Health Management
Master of Public Health - MPH9045 - Public Health
Master of International Public Health - MIPH9048 - International Public Health
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Career Opportunities
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Honours Classes
Additional Information
Assessment Guidelines
- The BSc(Med)Hons Committee determines the assessments for the program on the advice of the supervisors and two assessors for the final report who are external to the supervisor and at least one being external to the School of enrolment. 2.
- The compulsory components of the assessment include a thesis, an essay or literature review, two seminar presentations and a supervisors' report.
- Candidates must take part in the activities of the program by participating in seminars, by presenting of essays or literature reviews and other prescribed activities.
- A thesis is compulsory and forms a major part of the assessment. The thesis must be typed and suitable for subsequent binding if required. The typescript length of the thesis is normally no more than 20,000 words.
- Candidates are required to present their research projects in the two seminar presentations organised by the BSc(Med)Hons Committee.
- It is desirable that candidates take part in the activities of the school by participation in seminars and other prescribed activities.
- The degree of BSc(Med)Hons may be awarded in the following grades: Honours Class 1; Honours Class 2, Division 1; Honours Class 2, Division 2 or no award made.
Program Fees
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