Research in Medical Radiation Science (11475.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Medical Radiation Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse the national and international issues related to a range of societal responsibilities in undertaking research;
2. Develop a research design in a clinical practice context, demonstrating understanding of evidence-based and ethical research principles;
3. Evaluate and synthesise information from medical radiation science literature and related fields using appropriate resources; and
4. Present research data and scientific concepts using appropriate literacy, numeracy and information technology skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This Unit contribute toward, Medical Radiation Practice Board, AHPRA, Medical radiation practice professional capabilities and accreditation standards:
Domain 4(1): Lifelong Learner.
Prerequisites
10029 Radiographic Imaging 2 AND 11398 Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences.Corequisites
Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Understanding of research methods, methodologies and basic statistics as well as an understanding of medical imaging.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | 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
Extensions & Late submissions
Adhere to the 11475 unit instructions and technical requirements at all times.
Special assessment requirements
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Supplementary assessment
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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
In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments, actively engage in class discussions (online or face-to-face) and work individually and where applicable with your peers as part of your study. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior Health Research unit knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours.
Attendance of the lectures and tutorials sessions is highly recommended which scaffold towards the completion of the associated assessments. To succeed in this unit also include self -directed study aspect. For the group task each group member within the group need to actively contribute and provide evidence thereof. Have regular contact with their respective peers.
Participation requirements
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
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.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
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. Except for the ethics task.
Collusion between students could lead to breach in academic integrity, a penalty and or a potential misconduct.
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.
