MEDI 7066 Medical Research Project (PG)
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 401467
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Description This capstone subject requires students to design and conduct a research-based project in an area of interest or discipline specialty in consultation with the Subject Coordinator and relevant Program Coordinator.
School Medicine
Discipline Medical Studies, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 20cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Equivalent Subjects RADI 7010 - Research Project in Cardiac Sonography MEDI 7048 - Advanced Imaging Research Project NURS 7042 - Research Project in Health Care
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program at Western Sydney University.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Design and conduct a research-based project addressing a contemporary area of interest
- Employ initiative and responsibility in the execution of a research-based project
- Compose a project report utilising high quality academic writing skills
- Deliver an oral presentation of project findings
Subject Content
Project design and ethical considerations
Data collection and measurement
Data analysis
Report writing
Composing a research report
Preparing a research presentation
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | 1,000 words | 15 | N | Individual | Y |
| Presentation | 20 minutes | 20 | N | Individual | Y |
| Report | 5,000 words | 65 | N | Individual | Y |
Teaching Periods
Autumn (2024)
Campbelltown
Hybrid
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Spring (2024)
Campbelltown
Hybrid
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