Key facts
UNE unit code: MEDI6103B
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- JMP Semester 2 - On Campus
- Central Coast Clinical School
- Manning Clinical School
- Hunter Clinical School
- Tablelands Clinical School
- Peel Clinical School
- Yes
- No
- No
- 12
Unit information
In this unit, students build upon the research skills gained in MEDI6001 to conduct a small-scale research project related to health. At the end of the course, students will have experienced the research process and can reflect upon the group-based experience, the tasks and skills required, and obtain an awareness of their own capacity to be effective researchers.
The group based Research Projects are designed in a previous course, MEDI6001, and implemented in this course via extended learning that occurs each week within clinical placement commitments, and then as a 6-week pure Research Intensive. Research active academics, clinicians and conjoints provide consistent supervision of the Research group over the course of design, implementation, analysis and write up. The focus of this course, MEDI6103, is research participation aligned with existing research strengths to promote appropriate research conduct with academic rigour.
The research skills will be assessed on a combination of group assessment tasks and individual contributions via a mix of assessment modalities.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus |
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Central Coast Clinical School |
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Hunter Clinical School |
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Manning Clinical School |
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Peel Clinical School |
| JMP Semester 2 | On Campus, Tablelands Clinical School |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Student enrolment is semester based, MEDI6103A (Semester 1) and MEDI6103B (Semester 2), with the delivery of the academic content occurring across the full year.
Students will be required to be able to access learning remotely and will require equipment that meets minimum technical specifications for reliable access. They are also required to purchase personal equipment required for clinical activity (e.g. stethoscope). Further details are available on the Joint Medical Program website.
Students must meet the following Placement Requirements:
NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met prior to attending a clinical placement.
A WorkCover approved Provider First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.
Working with Children Check.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply an advanced body of relevant knowledge to implement a specialised research project, applicable to health professional practice, in partnership with a research supervisor;
- apply where relevant the ethical and research principles for handling patient and health related information, to gather the necessary data for an ethically approved research project;
- demonstrate competency in systematically collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to draw conclusions in addressing a research problem within a specific project;
- generate and prepare a written report on a research project;
- demonstrate competency in communicating research findings through an oral presentation with visual aids;
- theorise about the applications of a research project and the potential future developments or contributions to knowledge or practice in health;
- Manage the tasks involved in implementing a research project with a group including maintaining a record of activity and other supporting documentation;
- Contribute effectively to group-based research implementation, engaging in the specific group dynamics and group tasks.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Contribution Rating | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. | |
| Individual Reflection & Record | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must attempt / submit this assessment item to pass the course. | |
| Progress Report, Final Report & Presentation | Yes | All offerings | Pass Requirement: Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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