Medical Imaging Project Design PG (10039.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Hybrid |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Medical Radiation | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically evaluate a literature and identify gaps in the evidence in a selected area within the medical imaging field worthy of further research;
2. Reflect upon and analyse researchable ideas of the identified gap in the evidence and formulate a research question which addresses the research problem;
3. Critically review various research methodological approaches to identify and select a suitable research paradigm, research design and associated methods for the formulated objectives and aim to answer the research question; and
4. Develop an empirically sound scientific medical imaging research project proposal and apply and integrate the relevant research ethical principles for implementation of the research project.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
Skills development
This Unit contribute toward, Medical Radiation Practice Board, AHPRA, Medical radiation practice professional capabilities and accreditation standards:
Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner
Prerequisites
10047 Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G AND 10049 Radiographic Imaging 2 GCorequisites
Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging AND10034 Computed Tomography PG AND 11879 Specialised Planar Radiographic Imaging G AND 11881 Radiographic Image Interpretation 1 G.
Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Hybrid | Dr Chandra Makanjee |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | Hybrid | Dr Chandra Makanjee |
Required texts
Brink, H. & Van Rensburg, G. (2022). Fundamentals of research methodology for health care professionals (5th Ed). Juta, Cape Town.
Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S., Giardina, M. D., & Cannella, G. S. (Eds.). (2023). The Sage handbook of qualitative research. Sage publications.
Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2024). Burns & Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research Appraisal, Synthesis.
Seeram, E., Davidson, R., England, A., & McEntee, M. F. (Eds.). (2021). Research for medical imaging and radiation sciences. Springer.
Additionally, a wealth of open access resources are available relating to research project plan proposals. These will adequately complement the unit's learning materials and develop foundation knowledge and skills towards writing up a research project plan and undertaking research. Including opportunities for a research career and or an evidence based informed practitioner.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
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Supplementary assessment
NA
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Attendance of the lectures and tutorials sessions is highly recommended which scaffold towards the completion of the research project plan and associated assessments. To succeed in this unit also include self -directed study aspect, each group member within the group need to actively contribute and provide evidence thereof. Have regular contact with their respective supervisor as per the developed and agreed upon supervisor - student research project and manuscript contract. Including the unit requirements.
Participation requirements
Due to MRS Practicum 3 attendance requirements, this unit has scheduled lectures and tutorials that commence when you return to campus from Clinical Block 3. This is to ensure that your learning is scaffolded before you undertake assessment tasks whilst on Clinical Block 4.
It is highly recommended that you attend and participate in all classes. Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Although lectures are recorded, we cannot guarantee that the recording will accurately convey all the information presented in the live lecture. Problems with the recordings will not be accepted as an excuse for any assessment-related purpose.
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to have computer literacy knowledge and application skills.
Students will need to access Canvas, online data base for journal scholarly peer reviewed articles and other IT skills for data collection, management and evaluation.
In-unit costs
Some research projects may incur additional cost like field trips to access or gather data.
Work placement, internships or practicums
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Additional information
Provision of information to the group
The structural and technical layout for the assessments should be adhered at all times as per this unit requirements.
Use only scholarly journal articles and books to intext cite and reference as prescribed for this unit.
Essay writing, reading and objective scientific communication and writing with the use of accurate terminology is a requirement.
Collusion between students could lead to breach in academic integrity, a penalty and or a potential misconduct.
Adhere to the student-supervisor agreement throughout this unit undertaking.
Look out and check regularly for the Canvas Announcements, Canvas Discussion Forums on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only) and student email regularly.
All enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if any issues accessing the university email account.
Note:
In an adverse circumstance or event, beyond the unit convener's control could result in changes to the mode of delivery of the lectures, tutorials and or assessments. Students will be advised accordingly with appropriate alternatives.
