Advanced Research Methods in Health Sciences
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
To expose students to specific advanced techniques and knowledge in health sciences research.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Practice extended skills in advanced report writing, technical reviews and oral presentation
- Demonstrate skills in applying research tools and research methodologies to an example of professional or industry practice
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 11.50 | 12 weeks | 138 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Individual | 40% | 1,2 |
| Assignment 2 | Individual | 40% | 1,2 |
| Test | Individual | 20% | 1,2 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
This will include completion of up to 2 modules that include theory and practical learning in the research areas of interest. These modules can also be the focus one or both of the assignments.
Content
- Content will vary based upon the student’s individual learning contract
- This may mean (for example) researching the commercial applications of new technology in the health care industry; or it may mean discovering and documenting the adoption of biomedical instrumentation in a private clinic
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.